This notice is for informational purposes only. There is no requirement to consult on this initiative on the Environmental Registry of Ontario. Learn more about the types of notices on the registry.
Why consultation isn't required
On April 1, 2020, the Ontario Government made a temporary regulation to respond to the COVID-19 outbreak. Ontario Regulation 115/20 exempts all proposals for policies, acts, regulations and instruments from posting requirements under the EBR until 30 days after the declared emergency is terminated.
Although consultation was not required, the ministry did consult with the public on this proposal by posting ERO# 019-1720 for public comment from April 23, 2020 - May 23, 2020 . To ensure transparency, the ministry is providing details of its decision and the effects of consultation on decision-making in this notice.
Bulletin details
The variance is approved with the following conditions:
- The applicant shall obtain a quote to remove the tanks and forward it to Fuels Safety by December 31, 2020;
- The applicant shall remove the tanks by December 31, 2021;
- In the interim, the applicant shall continue to monitor the tanks for leaks in accordance with Table 3 and clause 2.3.1.2 of the Liquid Fuels Handling Code (i.e. daily monitoring during use as well as precision leak test every two years and Cathodic Protection test every two years). The next precision leak test is due in October 2020;
- The applicant shall provide an update to Fuels Safety every three months on the above three items. Updates shall be provided on September 15, 2020, December 15, 2020, March 15, 2021, June 15, 2021, September 15, 2021 ad December 15, 2021 or until the underground tanks are removed.
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