ÉEM is pleased to be supporting Envirotankers in its environmental due diligence efforts. We strongly believe that an Envirotanker offers superior environmental protection over standard tank trucks due to its double wall. In addition, its size, and its "park and use" ability reduce the number of fuel transfers when compared to traditional temporary aboveground storage tanks, thereby reducing the risk of spills
Where regulations require secondary containment, we are confident that an Envirotanker can meet those requirements without additional diking or berming.
Paul MacLean, President, ÉEM inc.
Select your geographic area of interest for a summary of applicable regulatory requirements.
We have limited our summary to the most pertinent federal requirement as it would not be possible to review the requirements for each state.
Under the Code of Federal Regulations Title 40 (Protection of the Environment), Part 112 is entitled Oil Pollution Prevention and describes the requirements for a Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasures Plan. This section is often referred to as the SPCC Rules.
• view US Federal overviewFisheries Act prohibits the deposit of deleterious substances in waters inhabited by fish.
Environmental Emergencies Planning Regulations not applicable as Envirotanker capacity is below applicability threshold.
Penalties under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act.
Storage Tank Systems for Petroleum Products and Allied Petroleum Products Regulations (date pending) not applicable as they refer to the CCME Environmental Code of Practice for Aboveground and Underground Storage Tank Systems Containing Petroleum and Allied Petroleum Products of the Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment (2003) and these are not intended to apply to mobile tanks. Fixed storage tank permits required
Environmental Impact Assessment Act. Larger projects where an Envirotanker could be used would need to go through this federal approval process.
Penalties under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act.
National Fire Code.
Part 4 requirements are applicable to vehicle refueling in non-remote locations.
Prohibits refueling with gasoline.
Tank trucks used to refuel equipment with diesel must have measures to control a spill of 1000 litres. An Envirotanker has this without additional measures, such as berming.
There are no further requirements unless the Envirotanker is considered to be “designed for a fixed location”.
Canadian Aviation Regulations applicable at aerodromes.
Best practices under the B836-05 Storage, handling, and dispensing of aviation fuels at aerodromes prohibits the use of tank trucks for fuel storage (max. 30 days).
Please also refer to any industry specific legislation (e.g. mining, forestry, etc.)
Fisheries Act prohibits the deposit of deleterious substances in waters inhabited by fish.
Environmental Emergencies Planning Regulations not applicable as Envirotanker capacity is below applicability threshold.
Penalties under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act.
Petroleum Storage and Distribution Facilities Storm Water Regulation does not apply to Envirotankers as less than 100,000 litres of fuel is stored.
Fixed storage tank permits required
Environmental Management Act has requirements for permits and approvals for various types of works, including the storing of substances capable of causing pollution.
Environmental Management Act and Spill Reporting Regulation
BC Fire Code is similar to the National Fire Code. Part 4 requirements are applicable to vehicle refueling in non-remote locations. See above
Please refer to any industry specific legislation (e.g. mining, forestry, etc.)
• view British Columbia overviewFisheries Act prohibits the deposit of deleterious substances in waters inhabited by fish. Environmental Emergencies Planning Regulations not applicable as Envirotanker capacity is below applicability threshold. Penalties under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act.
Requirements for fuel tanks are under the Alberta Fire Code.
Registration is required for tanks before they can be filled.
Under the Alberta Fire Code, Division C all tanks must be registered with either the Petroleum Tank Management Association of Alberta or the Fire Department. Registration is not required if the tank is in location for less than one year.
Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act and Release Reporting Regulations.
Alberta Fire Code is slightly different to the National Fire Code, and a change in the definition of dispensing outlet makes Part 4 applicable to aircraft in non-remote locations.
Requirements for Fuel Dispensing Equipment must therefore be met when dispensing into aircraft as well as vehicules.
The Approvals and Registrations Procedure Regulation has requirements for permits and approvals for various listed industries/ activities. Please also refer to any industry specific legislation (e.g. mining, forestry, etc.)
• view Alberta overviewFisheries Act prohibits the deposit of deleterious substances in waters inhabited by fish. Environmental Emergencies Planning Regulations not applicable as Envirotanker capacity is below applicability threshold. Penalties under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act.
Manitoba Storage and Handling of Petroleum Products and Allied Products Regulation applies in its entirety to all tanks over 5000 L.
Envirotankers require written approval of the director or an environmental officer to store and dispense fuel at a job site in a remote location. The tank must meet CSA B620 or its successor
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Environment Act and the Environmental Accident Reporting Regulation specifies reporting requirements and release thresholds.
Manitoba Fire Code is similar to the National Fire Code.
Part 4 requirements are applicable to vehicle refueling in non-remote locations. See above.
Please refer to any industry specific legislation (e.g. mining, forestry, etc.)
• view Manitoba overviewFisheries Act prohibits the deposit of deleterious substances in waters inhabited by fish. Environmental Emergencies Planning Regulations not applicable as Envirotanker capacity is below applicability threshold. Penalties under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act.
The Storage Tank Regulations apply to tanks designed to be installed in a fixed location. Includes requirements for permits
There are no further requirements unless the Envirotanker is considered to be “designed for a fixed location”
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Environment Act and Spills Regulations, which specifies spill thresholds.
Yukon Fire Code is similar to the National Fire Code.
Part 4 requirements are applicable to vehicle refueling in non-remote locations. See above.
Please refer to any industry specific legislation (e.g. mining, forestry, etc.)
• view Yukon overviewFisheries Act prohibits the deposit of deleterious substances in waters inhabited by fish. Environmental Emergencies Planning Regulations not applicable as Envirotanker capacity is below applicability threshold. Penalties under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act.
Fire Prevention Act requires that a description of the proposed work be submitted to the Fire Marshal.
Areas of Development Act should be be reviewed.according to the location and the project.
NWT Environmental Protection Act and Spill Contingency Planning and Reporting Regulation may require contingency plans for larger Environtankers (equal or greater than 20000 L or kg)
Northwest Territories Fire Code is similar to the National Fire Code.
Part 4 requirements are applicable to vehicle refueling in non-remote locations. See above.
In addition the Fire Prevention Act requires that a description of the installation be submitted to the Fire Marshall.
Please refer to any industry specific legislation (e.g. mining, forestry, etc.)
• view Northwest Territories overviewFisheries Act prohibits the deposit of deleterious substances in waters inhabited by fish. Environmental Emergencies Planning Regulations not applicable as Envirotanker capacity is below applicability threshold. Penalties under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act.
Saskatchewan Fire Code Regulations may require that a description of the proposed work be submitted to the Fire Marshal.
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Environmental Management and Protection Act and Environmental Spill Control Regulation.
Saskatchewan Fire Code is similar to the National Fire Code
Applicable to vehicle refueling in non-remote locations. See above.
In addition the fire commissioner may require a description of the installation.
Please refer to any industry specific legislation (e.g. mining, forestry, etc.)
• view Saskatchewan overviewFisheries Act prohibits the deposit of deleterious substances in waters inhabited by fish. Environmental Emergencies Planning Regulations not applicable as Envirotanker capacity is below applicability threshold. Penalties under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act.
Technical Standards and Safety Act, and the Liquid Fuels Regulation, and Liquid Fuel Code.
Applicable when refueling vehicles or watercraft.
Licence required.
Dispensing by gravity feed prohibited.
Licence required for both storage tanks and tank-trucks under the Liquid Fuels Regulation.
Environmental Protection Act and Regulation 360 (Spills)
Ontario Fire Code.
Applicable to vehicle refueling in non-remote locations. See above.
Please refer to any industry specific legislation (e.g. mining, forestry, etc.)
• view Ontario overviewFisheries Act prohibits the deposit of deleterious substances in waters inhabited by fish. Environmental Emergencies Planning Regulations not applicable as Envirotanker capacity is below applicability threshold. Penalties under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act.
Construction Code: strictly speaking, not applicable as there is no construction work being carried out. Written confirmation should be sought from the Minister before proceeding with deployment of an Envirotanker.
Environmental Quality Act requires an approval only if it seems likely that this will result in an emission, deposit, issuance or discharge of contaminants into the environment or a change in the quality of the environment. This should be determined in consultation with the Ministry.
Registration is required under the Construction Code if applicable (see left).
Prohibitions, penalties and clean-up orders under the Environment Quality Act
Quebec has no provincial fire code. Instead municipalities adopt a fire code which is usually identical to the National Fire Code.
Part 4 requirements are applicable to vehicle refueling in non-remote locations. See above
Please refer to any industry specific legislation (e.g. mining, forestry, etc.)
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