Policy Edit

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SPR/SPA:

Risk:

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Comment

Policy Text:

The future and existing handling and storage of fuel as defined under Ontario Regulation 213/01 except for the handling and storage of fuel regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act, 2002 is designated for the purpose of Section 58 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 (Risk Management Plan) where this activity is a significant drinking water threat.
The Risk Management Plan shall include the following risk management measures:

DESIGN & OPERATION STANDARDS

Single-walled steel tanks with side-feed must be replaced immediately
The replacement of single-walled steel tanks with bottom-feed when the tank is 15 years old (or earlier if a leak detection device indicates a leak)
The replacement of double-bottom steel tanks with bottom-feed when the tank is 25 years old (or earlier if a leak detection device indicates a leak)
The installation of oil lines in a manner that protects them from physical damage
In all cases, new installations of fuel tanks shall meet the most up-to-date standards/technologies available (ex. more leak resistant than a single walled tank)
Decommissioning of unused fuel oil tanks in accordance with Section 6.16 of the Ontario Installation Code for Oil-Burning Equipment.

TRAINING

Information on procedures to be followed in the event of a spill for businesses and home owners
Education related to basic filling precautions and procedures for spills during handling (from the Ontario Installation Code for Oil-Burning Equipment)

If yearly inspections are required under Section 13 of the Ontario Installation Code for Oil-Burning Equipment the Risk Management Official/Inspector shall request evidence to show that yearly inspections are being done by a certified Oil Burner Technician.

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).