HomeMy WebLinkAboutBy-law No. 2019-018 BY-LAW NUMBER 2019-018
OF
THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM
BEING A BY-LAW TO ADOPT A DUST SUPPRESSION POLICY
WHEREAS the Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham recognizes the need
for a clear and concise policy of standards for dust suppression on gravel roads in the
Municipality of Bayham;
WHEREAS the Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham deems it advisable
that the Municipality of Bayham Dust Suppression Policy be confirmed and adopted by By-law;
NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF
BAYHAM HEREBY ENACTS A BY-LAW AS FOLLOWS:
1. THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham hereby adopts the
Dust Suppression Policy attached hereto as "Schedule A" and forming part of this by-
law;
3. THAT this by-law shall come into full force and effect upon final passing
READ A FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD TIME and finally passed this 7th day of March, 2019.
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Dust Suppression Policy
Section 1 — Purpose
1.1 To establish standards for dust suppression gravel roads in the Municipality
of Bayham.
1.2 Dust suppression is the process of increasing moisture content in granular
material to prevent dust from becoming airborne.
1.3 The purpose of dust suppression is twofold:
1.3.1 Maintain the integrity of the granular infrastructure by preventing
the loss of gravel fines.
1.3.2 Reduce dust impacts.
Section 2 - Procedure
2.1 Operationally dust suppressant will be applied once annually to gravel roads
at available times when moisture is present to maximize the dust
suppression agent bond, and to create a seal on the surface of the gravel
road.
2.2 Dust suppressant will be applied at the direction and discretion of the Road
Operations Supervisor, or designate, within the approved budget envelope.