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What is the primary purpose of the Clean Water Act?
What is the primary purpose of the Clean Water Act?
Which organization administers the TSSA Liquid Fuels Handling Code?
Which organization administers the TSSA Liquid Fuels Handling Code?
What do the Source Protection Committees and Conservation Authorities primarily focus on?
What do the Source Protection Committees and Conservation Authorities primarily focus on?
What does the TSSA Fuel Oil Code regulate?
What does the TSSA Fuel Oil Code regulate?
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Which tank types are addressed under the TSSA Liquid Fuels Handling Code?
Which tank types are addressed under the TSSA Liquid Fuels Handling Code?
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What is the main goal of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA)?
What is the main goal of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA)?
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Which regulation requires environmental restoration for fuel-related facilities?
Which regulation requires environmental restoration for fuel-related facilities?
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What type of surfaces does the Clean Water Act include mapping for?
What type of surfaces does the Clean Water Act include mapping for?
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What is the primary goal of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA)?
What is the primary goal of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA)?
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Which federal department is NOT responsible for administering the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA)?
Which federal department is NOT responsible for administering the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA)?
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What aspect of toxic substances does the CEPA specifically regulate?
What aspect of toxic substances does the CEPA specifically regulate?
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Which of the following pollutants does CEPA control?
Which of the following pollutants does CEPA control?
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Which of the following activities is regulated under CEPA to protect international agreements?
Which of the following activities is regulated under CEPA to protect international agreements?
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What is emphasized as the cornerstone of national efforts under CEPA?
What is emphasized as the cornerstone of national efforts under CEPA?
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What does CEPA impose to manage toxic substances effectively?
What does CEPA impose to manage toxic substances effectively?
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Which new provisions are included in CEPA regarding emissions?
Which new provisions are included in CEPA regarding emissions?
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Which right allows workers to refuse work they believe is dangerous?
Which right allows workers to refuse work they believe is dangerous?
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What is the primary responsibility within the internal responsibility system regarding health and safety?
What is the primary responsibility within the internal responsibility system regarding health and safety?
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What powers do inspectors have under the Act?
What powers do inspectors have under the Act?
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What does the Act require in terms of duties related to toxic substances?
What does the Act require in terms of duties related to toxic substances?
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Which right is specifically held by certified members of a joint health and safety committee?
Which right is specifically held by certified members of a joint health and safety committee?
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Which of the following statements about the Act's provisions is FALSE?
Which of the following statements about the Act's provisions is FALSE?
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What is a key feature of the safety regulations under the Act?
What is a key feature of the safety regulations under the Act?
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What is the role of the Ministry of Labour regarding the Act?
What is the role of the Ministry of Labour regarding the Act?
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What is the primary purpose of a Phase 1 ESA?
What is the primary purpose of a Phase 1 ESA?
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Under what conditions is a Risk Assessment (RA) required?
Under what conditions is a Risk Assessment (RA) required?
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Which of the following is NOT a requirement for a Phase 1 ESA?
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for a Phase 1 ESA?
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What type of information should a records review include for a Phase 1 ESA?
What type of information should a records review include for a Phase 1 ESA?
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What is a possible outcome of a Phase 1 ESA?
What is a possible outcome of a Phase 1 ESA?
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What must be conducted if it is determined that contaminants exist on the property?
What must be conducted if it is determined that contaminants exist on the property?
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How many potentially contaminating activities (PCAs) are identified in the regulations?
How many potentially contaminating activities (PCAs) are identified in the regulations?
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What does the ESA process aim to address regarding contaminants?
What does the ESA process aim to address regarding contaminants?
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What is required of every owner and operator of a drinking water system in Ontario?
What is required of every owner and operator of a drinking water system in Ontario?
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Which regulation details the chemical standards for drinking water in Ontario?
Which regulation details the chemical standards for drinking water in Ontario?
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What must occur if drinking water test results exceed the established limits?
What must occur if drinking water test results exceed the established limits?
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Who must be notified if adverse drinking water test results occur?
Who must be notified if adverse drinking water test results occur?
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What does the Municipal, Industrial Strategy for Abatement (MISA) Program aim to achieve?
What does the Municipal, Industrial Strategy for Abatement (MISA) Program aim to achieve?
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How frequently must municipal water systems publish their test results?
How frequently must municipal water systems publish their test results?
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What do the provisions of the Safe Drinking Water Act (2002) aim to protect?
What do the provisions of the Safe Drinking Water Act (2002) aim to protect?
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Which of the following describes Direct Dischargers under the MISA program?
Which of the following describes Direct Dischargers under the MISA program?
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Study Notes
Clean Water Act (2006)
- Region of Waterloo's land-use and groundwater mapping programs serve as a model for this act.
- Once all regulations are finalized, the MOE will require Source Water Protection Plans.
Technical Standards & Safety Act (TSSA)
- Provincial act aimed at enhancing public safety.
- Regulates several aspects including amusement devices, boilers, pressure vessels, elevating devices, energy, gasoline/fuel, etc.
- Sets out the Liquid Fuels Regulation and Fuel Oil Regulation.
- Adopts the Liquid Fuels Handling Code, Fuel Oil Code, and TSSA (2011) Environmental Management Protocol.
TSSA Liquid Fuels Handling Code
- Addresses the storage, transportation, and distribution of gasoline and related petroleum products.
- Administered by the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA).
Codes legal requirements
- Addresses Above and Underground Storage Tanks (ASTs and USTs).
- Covers piping and product transfer.
- Sets out requirements for fuel facilities.
- Encompasses operating requirements.
- Outlines environmental restoration (GAl/99 Protocol).
- Covers requirements for tank vehicles.
TSSA Fuel Oil Code
- Regulates fuels used for heating or stationary power sources (e.g. generators, boilers, furnaces).
- It is based on the CSA Standard B139.
- Other regulations, codes, and guidelines beyond TSSA requirements also govern storage tanks.
- National Fire Code and Ontario Fire Code are examples of these.
Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA)
- Came into force on October 1, 1979, and is administered by the Ontario Ministry of Labour (MOL).
- Its purpose is to protect workers from health and safety hazards in the workplace.
Workplace Partnership
- Workers and employers share responsibility for occupational health and safety.
- Act encourages the internal responsibility system through provisions for employers and responsibilities.
Worker's Rights
- The right to participate in safety processes.
- The right to know about potential hazards.
- The right to refuse unsafe work.
- The right to stop work for safety concerns by certified joint health and safety committee members.
Duties of employers and individuals
- Act imposes duties on those with control over the workplace, materials, equipment, and workforce.
- Specific duties relate to toxic substances, hazardous machinery, worker education, and personal protective equipment.
Enforcement
- Ministry of Labour enforces the act.
- Inspectors can inspect workplaces, investigate hazardous situations, and order compliance.
Regulations
- Several regulations have been passed under the Act.
- 0.Reg. 213/91 for Construction Projects is an example.
- Regulations exist for eleven designated substances.
Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA)
- Act aims to prevent pollution and protect human health and the environment for sustainable development.
- Provides broad regulation of national interests.
- Includes authority to regulate commercial substances, including fuels.
CEPA Provisions
- Regulates the life cycle of toxic substances (e.g. manufacture, transport, storage, use, release, waste management).
- Authority to regulate emissions and effluents of federal departments and agencies.
- Controls air pollution sources to prevent violation of international agreements or impact on other countries.
CEPA continued
- Controls nutrients like phosphates in cleaning products.
- Controls ocean dumping.
- Administered by various entities, including Environment Canada, Health Canada, etc.
CEPA Final
- Focuses on pollution prevention to reduce toxic substances in the environment.
- Sets timeframes for managing toxic substances.
- Aims to phase out harmful substances.
- Regulates vehicle, engine, and equipment emissions.
Environmental Site Assessment (ESA)
- The ESA helps determine if contaminants are present and meet MOECC standards.
- Can be filed based on a Risk Assessment (RA).
ESA Process
- Begins with a Phase 1 ESA Report.
- Typically followed by a Phase 2 ESA.
- May include remedial clean-up or a Risk Assessment.
- Aims to meet MOECC standards for soil, groundwater, and sediment.
- A Record of Site Condition (RSC) is filed with the MOECC.
Phase 1 ESA
- Requirements outlined in O.Reg. 153/04 of the Environmental Protection Act.
- Aims to determine the likelihood of contaminants on the property.
- Includes a records review within a 250 m radius of the site.
Phase 1 ESA
- Requires a site visit and interviews.
- Identifies past and present areas of concern.
- Summarizes past and present uses, identifying Potentially Contaminating Activities (PCAs).
Potentially contaminating activities
- 59 outlined in O. 13.
Drinking Water Systems in Ontario
- All drinking water systems must meet Ontario's Drinking Water Quality Standards.
- Operators and workers must be properly trained and licensed.
- Tests must be conducted by accredited laboratories.
- Adverse test results reported to the MOE and the local medical officer of health.
Drinking Water Regulations
- Provincial standards set out in the Safe Drinking Water Act, 2002, and associated regulations.
Drinking Water
- The Safe Drinking Water Act (2002) and regulations apply to treated surface water and drinking water.
- CCME guidelines can be applied at federal sites in the absence of provincial regulations.
Drinking Water
- Act aims to protect the quality of drinking water from municipal and communal supplies.
Drinking Water Systems
- Municipal distributors have a Municipal Drinking Water Licence.
- Regular water testing by accredited labs.
- Quarterly results are made public.
- Corrective actions are required when test results fail.
- Public notice required when test results are unacceptable.
- Public notice and corrective action required when test results fail.
Drinking Water Standards
- Reg. 169 covers microbiological, chemical, and radiological standards.
- Reg. 170 addresses exempt systems, testing requirements, reporting requirements, and groundwater under the influence of surface water.
MISA Program
- Administered by the MOE and stands for the Municipal, Industrial Strategy for Abatement.
- Seeks to eliminate toxic contaminants from discharges into waterways.
MISA Program
- Divides MISA regulations into two categories: Direct Dischargers and Indirect Dischargers.
- Direct Dischargers include Municipalities and nine Industrial Sectors.
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This quiz covers key aspects of the Clean Water Act of 2006, as well as the Technical Standards & Safety Act (TSSA), including their regulations and standards related to public safety and environmental protection. Participants will explore the legal requirements regarding liquid fuels, storage, and groundwater safety. Test your understanding of these important environmental and safety regulations!
