STP ComplianceEHS (STP) has released new environmental, health and safety (EHS) audit protocols for Ontario and Alberta Oil and Petroleum Refining. These audit protocols cover relevant federal and provincial EHS requirements. Specific topics include water resources and air emissions.
Each protocol section starts with an introduction that includes detailed applicability questions, a list of key topics covered, and a summary description of the various regulations covered, and a list of information and documents to assemble in advance of an audit. This is followed by a rulebook that contains series of audit questions relating to the applicable legislation.
The protocols also cover several federal and provincial regulations for liquid fuels that establish requirements for fuel producers and suppliers relating to gasoline volatility, bio-based content of gasoline and diesel, renewable fuel content, benzene in gasoline, and sulphur in gasoline and diesel.
Release notes can be obtained at: https://stphub.stpehs.com.