Implementation Guide for the Code of Practice for the Environmental Management of Road Salts

Table of Contents

FOREWORD

PREFACE

• Background Information
• Purpose of this Guide

A - APPLICATION OF THE CODE OF PRACTICE AND TIMELINES

B - 5 STEPS TO A SALT MANAGEMENT PLAN

STEP 1: Commitment from your organization
STEP 2: Assessing your organization's current situation
STEP 3: Preparing your salt management plan
STEP 4: Implementing your salt management plan
STEP 5: Reporting to Environment Canada on your salt management plan

C - FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. Application
2. Preparing a salt management plan (SMP)
3. Reporting
4. Monitoring

D - EXAMPLES OF SUCCESS IN SALT MANAGEMENT

APPENDIX 1 - FORMS AND TEMPLATES

1. Letter of Intent
2. Salt Management Plan Template
   1.0 General information
   2.0 Salt Management Policy
   3.0 Organization's Winter Maintenance Policies
   4.0 Operational Practices and Strategies
   5.0 Appendix
3. Considerations for Identifying a Vulnerable Area
   1 - Area Vulnerability Considerations
   2 - Risk Exposure Considerations
4. Annual Report Form

APPENDIX 2 - ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

1. Environment Canada Offices and website
2. Resources from other organizations
3. Other examples of road salts management
4. Glossary