Policy Text:
For any existing or future waste disposal site, or aspect thereof, within the meaning of Part V of the Environmental Protection Act, that is not subject to an Environmental Compliance Approval, where this activity is a significant drinking water threat, it shall be designated for the purpose of Section 58 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 and a Risk Management Plan shall be required to ensure the activity ceases to be or never becomes a significant drinking water threat.
The Risk Management Plan may require that the wastes produced on the property be properly managed and stored in accordance to applicable legislation, standards, industry guidelines and industry best practices, but may also include any modifications or additional requirements that are deemed necessary or appropriate by the Risk Management Official.
Despite the above policy, a Risk Management Official may issue written direction specifying the circumstances under which a RMP is not required for site specific land uses, types of waste and/or volume thresholds provided that the RMO is satisfied that the activity will not result in a significant drinking water threat. Such direction shall be made in consultation with the Ministry of the Environment and/or building officials.
For future threats, the date of compliance is when the Source Protection Plan takes effect.
For existing threats, the Risk Management Official shall comply with the policy within 5 years from the date the Plan takes effect.