Bulk Tank Farm, Blending, Packaging and Storage Facility

Proponent:

Alpha Chemical Ltd.

Location:

Waverley, Halifax Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia

Class:

Project Status:

Approved with conditions.

Description

On November 19, 2004, Alpha Chemical Ltd. submitted an addendum in response to the Minister's request for additional information regarding this project.

On July 26, 2004, Alpha Chemical Ltd. submitted an Environmental Assessment Registration Document for the proposed Bulk Tank Farm, Blending, Packaging and Storage Facility, Waverley, Halifax Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia.

The purpose of the proposed project is to construct a bulk storage, handling, blending and packaging facility for products sold to the Offshore Oil and Gas sector. A facility engaged in the production, wholesale storage or wholesale distribution of dangerous goods is defined as a Class 1 undertaking under the Environmental Assessment Regulations.

Minister's Decision

On December 14, 2004, the Minister of Environment and Labour released a decision (PDF: 21k) concerning this review. The Minister has decided to approve the undertaking in accordance with Section 13(1)b of the Environmental Assessment Regulations, pursuant to Part IV of the Environment Act.

The undertaking has been approved subject to a number of conditions (PDF: 20k). The proponent is required to obtain all other necessary approvals, permits or authorizations before commencing work on the undertaking.

Opportunities for Public Input

Public comments regarding this project were accepted from July 26, 2004 to December 14, 2004. These comments are available at the Environment and Labour Library.

Project Documents

Addendum:

Public Notice (PDF: 20k)
Cover Page (PDF: 925k)
Main document (PDF: 103k)
Appendix A - Project Location Map (PDF: 281k)
Appendix B - Property Drawing (PDF: 147k)
Appendix C - Product Transfer Containment Pad (PDF: 450k)
Appendix D - Analyses of On-Site Domestic Well (PDF: 699k)
Appendix E - MSDS for Chemicals to be Stored On-Site (PDF: 971k)

Registration Document:

Public Notice (PDF: 13k)
Title Page (PDF: 6k)
Table of Contents (PDF: 17k)
Section 01 - Introduction (PDF: 161k)
Section 02 - The Proponent (PDF: 26k)
Section 03 - The Undertaking (PDF: 640k)
Section 04 - Environmental Impacts (PDF: 167k)
Section 05 - Engineering Specifications (PDF: 680k)
Section 06 - Drawings:
Bedford Site Plan (PDF: 27k)
Blending Building Plan (PDF: 9k)
Office and Wharehouse Plan (PDF: 11k)
Pictures of Site (PDF: 3.3mb)
Section 07 - Emergency Response:
Title Page (PDF: 11k)
Emergency Response Plan (PDF: 280k)
Emergency Call Report (PDF: 32k)
Section 08 - Responsible Distribution:
Forms Control Sheet (PDF: 25k)
Manual Control Sheet (PDF: 17k)
Procedure Control Sheet (PDF: 21k)
RD Manual Ownership (PDF: 12k)
Responsible Distribution Title Page (PDF: 6k)
Responsible Distribution (PDF: 309k)
Section 09 - Chemical Listing:
Chemical Listing (PDF: 134k)
Section 10 - Environmental Assessment:
Phase 1 (PDF: 9.5mb)
Appendix 1,2 (PDF: 4mb)
Appendix 3,4,5 (PDF: 4.1mb)

Minister's Decision (PDF: 21k)
Terms and Conditions of Approval (PDF: 20k)