Policy Bulletin

Date:
2013-03-05

Number:
389


Policy number and title:

INTERNAL SERVICES DIRECTIVE (ISD) 318-8 – Environmental Management of Petroleum Storage Tank Systems

Why was the policy changed?

This directive was revised in line with the federally legislated requirements under the Storage Tank Systems for Petroleum Products and Allied Petroleum Products Regulations that came into force in June 2008.

An Internal Services Directive was created to replace the existing Environmental Guidelines 318-8 – Management of Petroleum Storage Tanks.

What has changed?

The structure of the document was changed in order to incorporate the key elements of the Regulations and to comply with CSC's ISD template. The specific requirements section was modified to add the following subsections:

  • Product Transfer Areas;
  • Risk Assessment and Storage Tank System Emergency Plan;
  • Leak Detection and Monitoring; and
  • Withdrawal from Service.

The annexes in the document were also modified to reflect the most updated technical information.

How was it developed?

The ISD was developed by NHQ, Environmental Protection Programs Division, in consultation with RHQs and the Strategic Policy Division, and in line with legislative requirements.

Accountabilities?

Similar to the first version (Guidelines 318-8) that was promulgated in June 2003, the roles and responsibilities of the Chief, Facilities Management, (CFM) and the Corcan Operations Managers remain the same. Therefore, there is no significant change in terms of accountability.

Who will be affected by the policy?

All Correctional Service Canada facilities that manage storage tank systems containing petroleum or allied petroleum products are subject to this Internal Services Directive. Most of the requirements linked to the management of petroleum storage tanks are the responsibility of the Chief, Facilities Management.

Expected cost?

Taking into account the regulatory requirements, most tanks or tank systems containing petroleum or allied petroleum products will have to be upgraded, decommissioned, removed or replaced before the end of their useful life. However, the institutional Maintenance Management System coupled with the budget planning process for construction projects and/or environmental initiatives already integrates provisions to manage the transition with respect to mandatory timelines.

Other impacts?

No other impacts have been identified at this stage.

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