Policy Edit

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Policy Text:

The following activities are designated for the purpose of Section 58 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 (Risk Management Plan) where they are or could be a significant drinking water threat:

the existing and future handling and storage of liquid fuels (under O. Reg. 217/01) at private outlets and farms; and
the existing handling and storage of liquid fuels (under O. Reg. 217/01) at facilities other than private outlets and farms.

The Risk Management Plan shall include the following content:

New installations for private outlets and farms must be above ground if possible and installed in accordance with O. Reg. 217/01 and the Liquid Fuels Handling Code
Tanks and piping must be tested and monitored in accordance with Section 7 of the Liquid Fuels Handling Code
Dispensing operations must be in compliance with Section 6 of the Liquid Fuels Handling Code
Detailed procedures to be followed in event of a spill
Unused tanks must be decommissioned in accordance with the Liquid Fuels Handling Code

Note: Additional policies apply. See: MONITORING-1, GENERAL-5 and GENERAL-6.

Monitoring Text:

MONITORING-1: Part IV Clean Water Act, 2006 tools (restricted land uses, Risk Management Plans and prohibition):
The Risk Management Official shall report annually by February 1st to the Source Protection Authority on the significant threat policies that designate an activity for the purpose of Section 58 (Risk Management Plans) or Section 57 (prohibition) of the Clean Water Act, 2006. This report will include the information required in Section 65 of Regulation 287/07 (information on the establishment and enforcement of Risk Management Plans, inspections and abatement measures in addition to descriptions of the administrative, enforcement and compliance results) related to the previous calendar year. Additionally, the Risk Management Official shall inform the Source Protection Authority of the method/procedure used to implement GENERAL-6 (restricted land uses).