Policy Text:
The handling and storage of DNAPLS requires a risk management plan and is designated for the purposes of Section 58 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 where it could be a significant drinking water threat. The risk management official shall establish a risk management plan for the commercial and industrial storage and handling of DNAPLs in the applicable areas. The risk management official shall, as a minimum:
1) Establish adequate measures for storage safety including proper storage facilities, leak detection and containment;
2) Include an emergency contingency plan;
3) Specify appropriate training of personnel;
4) Require any other measure deemed necessary to reduce the risk of a release to the environment;
5) Include a reference to Section 60 of Ontario Regulation 287/07 indicating the Plan may not be transferred to another person without the written consent of the risk management official.
Applicable Area:
- WHPA B and C - Deloro, Madoc, Peats Point, Point Anne and Tweed.
Effective Date: When the Plan, or any plan amendment, as applicable, takes effect for future activities and within 2 years for existing activities.