Hazardous Substances and Waste Dangerous Goods. Regulations (HSWDG) proclaimed under The Environmental Management and Protection Act; Gasoline and Diesel Fuel are listed as Industrial Hazardous Substances and their handling and storage are subject to certain stringent regulations. a. Any underground storage tank, regardless of capacity is regulated under HSWDG. The cost of meeting requirements generally prohibits this option. b. Above ground fuel storage is exempt from HSWDG regulations if total storage capacity on site is less than 4,000 litres (881 Canadian gallons) (aggregate). (Section7), or if fuel tank is portable (tank mounted on trailer). The total volume of 4,000 litres does not apply to all products and storage types. Contact a local Environmental Protection Officer for further clarification. c. If capacity exceeds 4,000 litres then all requirements of HSWDG apply. The tank must be constructed to the specifications found in Section 14, be coated with a rust resistant material, be equipped with a high level alarm or overfill protection system unless filled by a direct top-fill using a functional automatic shut-off nozzle, be clearly marked to identify the contents, be surrounded by an impermeable overflow system to contain leaks, etc. (see Section 14).
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Samples: Forest Management Agreement, Forest Management Agreement, Forest Management Agreement
