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 #019-1831 for public comment from June 8, 2020 - July 8, 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
7-Eleven is planning to do a full tank/line replacement in 2022 at the site. Without this variance to keep the piping in place until 2022, 7-Eleven would have to close the store, leaving staff unemployed.
7-Eleven currently monitors the site’s environmental stability using:
- an automatic tank gauge (Veeder-root TLS 350R) for inventory
- alarm management through stand-alone sensors
- Continuous Statistical Leak Detection (CSLD) at the tanks
- electronic pressurized line leak detection (PLLD) on the product piping
In addition, 7-Eleven shall precision leak test the single-wall underground steel piping every six months (starting in October 2020) until the piping is removed.
The single-wall underground steel piping shall be removed from the ground by May 31, 2022 and 7-Eleven shall submit an environmental report per clause 8.2.4 of the LFHC at that time.
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