Policy Text:
The municipality, where construction of an airport is being considered and airplane de-icing would be a significant drinking water threat, will work with Transport Canada, the airport operator, the de-icing service provider, the air carriers and companies or individuals responsible for the disposal of the used de-icing fluid to ensure that the required Airplane De-Icing Fluid Management Plan addresses concerns related the drinking water supply. The plan shall include but is not limited to:
1) Contingency plans for emergency situations such as spills;
2) Details of the area where the de-icing operation will take place and the proximity to IPZs and WHPAs;
3) Details on the storage and handling of de-icing fluids;
4) Application details including operator training;
5) How the effluent will be contained;
6) How the effluent will be disposed;
7) General information on the companies that will be operating and using the de-icing facility;
8) De-icing fluid inventory control;
9) Reporting plan - for reporting glycol use.
Applicable Area:
- WHPA A and B (vulnerability score of 10) - Deloro, Madoc, Peats Point, Point Anne and Tweed;
- IPZ 1 (vulnerability score of 9 or greater) - Ameliasburgh, Belleville, Deseronto, Napanee, Picton and Point Anne; and
- IPZ 2 (vulnerability score of 9 or greater) - Picton.
Effective Date: When the Plan, or any plan amendment, as applicable, takes effect