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Regulations Respecting Reduction in the Release of Methane and Certain Volatile Organic Compounds (Upstream Oil and Gas Sector) — 2
2 The name, job title, civic and postal addresses, telephone number and email address of the operator’s authorized official.
Regulations Respecting Reduction in the Release of Methane and Certain Volatile Organic Compounds (Upstream Oil and Gas Sector) — 3
3 The name, job title, civic and postal addresses, telephone number and email address of a contact person, if different from the authorized official.
Regulations Respecting Reduction in the Release of Methane and Certain Volatile Organic Compounds (Upstream Oil and Gas Sector) — 4
4 The name of the facility and the federal and provincial identification numbers for the facility, if any, and its civic address or, if the civic address is not available, (a) its latitude and longitude to the third decimal place; (b) its location expressed to the nearest unit of the National Topographic System produced by the Department of Natural Resources; or (c) the legal subdivision within which the facility is located, if it is located in Manitoba, Saskatchewan or Alberta.
Regulations Respecting Reduction in the Release of Methane and Certain Volatile Organic Compounds (Upstream Oil and Gas Sector) — (a)
(a) its latitude and longitude to the third decimal place;
Regulations Respecting Reduction in the Release of Methane and Certain Volatile Organic Compounds (Upstream Oil and Gas Sector) — (b)
(b) its location expressed to the nearest unit of the National Topographic System produced by the Department of Natural Resources; or
Regulations Respecting Reduction in the Release of Methane and Certain Volatile Organic Compounds (Upstream Oil and Gas Sector) — (c)
(c) the legal subdivision within which the facility is located, if it is located in Manitoba, Saskatchewan or Alberta.
Regulations Respecting Reduction in the Release of Methane and Certain Volatile Organic Compounds (Upstream Oil and Gas Sector) — 5
5 The date on which the next planned shutdown of the facility is to end.
Regulations Respecting Reduction in the Release of Methane and Certain Volatile Organic Compounds (Upstream Oil and Gas Sector) — 6
6 The following information in respect of the equipment component for which the extension to the period by which it must be repaired is applied for: (a) the identifier for the equipment component, along with its make and model, if that information is available; (b) the name of its manufacturer, along with the manufacturing location; (c) a description of the equipment component, including an explanation of its functions within the production processes of the facility and how those functions are carried out; and (d) any other information that is relevant to determine whether it is technically feasible to complete the repair of the equipment component before the end of the next planned shutdown.
Regulations Respecting Reduction in the Release of Methane and Certain Volatile Organic Compounds (Upstream Oil and Gas Sector) — (a)
(a) the identifier for the equipment component, along with its make and model, if that information is available;
Regulations Respecting Reduction in the Release of Methane and Certain Volatile Organic Compounds (Upstream Oil and Gas Sector) — (b)
(b) the name of its manufacturer, along with the manufacturing location;
Regulations Respecting Reduction in the Release of Methane and Certain Volatile Organic Compounds (Upstream Oil and Gas Sector) — (c)
(c) a description of the equipment component, including an explanation of its functions within the production processes of the facility and how those functions are carried out; and
Regulations Respecting Reduction in the Release of Methane and Certain Volatile Organic Compounds (Upstream Oil and Gas Sector) — (d)
(d) any other information that is relevant to determine whether it is technically feasible to complete the repair of the equipment component before the end of the next planned shutdown.
Regulations Respecting Reduction in the Release of Methane and Certain Volatile Organic Compounds (Upstream Oil and Gas Sector) — 5
5 The identifier for the pneumatic pump, along with its make and model and the name of its manufacturer, if that information is available.
Regulations Respecting Reduction in the Release of Methane and Certain Volatile Organic Compounds (Upstream Oil and Gas Sector) — 4
4 The name of the facility, all provincial identification numbers that are related to the facility and used for reporting to provincial authorities, along with the facility’s civic address or, if the civic address is not available, (a) its latitude and longitude to the third decimal place; (b) its location expressed to the nearest unit of the National Topographic System produced by the Department of Natural Resources; or (c) the legal subdivision within which the facility is located, if it is located in Manitoba, Saskatchewan or Alberta.
Regulations Respecting Reduction in the Release of Methane and Certain Volatile Organic Compounds (Upstream Oil and Gas Sector) — 5
5 If records, along with supporting documents, that are required to be made under these Regulations are not kept at the upstream oil and gas facility to which they relate, the civic address of the place where they are kept or, if the civic address is not available (a) its latitude and longitude to the third decimal place; (b) its location expressed to the nearest unit of the National Topographic System produced by the Department of Natural Resources; or (c) the legal subdivision within which the facility is located, if it is located in Manitoba, Saskatchewan or Alberta.
Regulations Respecting Reduction in the Release of Methane and Certain Volatile Organic Compounds (Upstream Oil and Gas Sector) — 6
6 For a facility that provides information to the Minister for its registration report by way of an approved entity, an indication of any type or subtype of the facility that is used by the entity for the purpose of classifying the facility.
Regulations Respecting Reduction in the Release of Methane and Certain Volatile Organic Compounds (Upstream Oil and Gas Sector) — 1
ctivities have not occurred in respect of hydrocarbon in the previous 365 days.  ( installation inactive ) Type 1 facility means an upstream oil and gas facility at which any of the following equipment is installed: (a) a natural gas compressor; (b) a storage tank for hydrocarbon liquid that is produced at the facility; or (c) a permanent flare. ( installation de type 1 ) Type 2 facility means an upstream oil and gas facility other than a Type 1 facility. ( installation de type 2 )
Regulations Respecting Reduction in the Release of Methane and Certain Volatile Organic Compounds (Upstream Oil and Gas Sector) — Regulations Respecting Reduction in the Release of Methane and Certain Volatile Organic Compounds (Upstream Oil and Gas Sector)
venting means the emission of hydrocarbon gas from an upstream oil and gas facility in a controlled manner, other than the emission of gas arising from combustion, due to
Regulations Respecting Reduction in the Release of Methane and Certain Volatile Organic Compounds (Upstream Oil and Gas Sector) — Regulations Respecting Reduction in the Release of Methane and Certain Volatile Organic Compounds (Upstream Oil and Gas Sector)
emission monitoring system means a system consisting of one or more sensors and other equipment that is designed to monitor hydrocarbon gas emissions at an upstream oil and gas facility. ( système de mesure et d’enregistrement des émissions )
Regulations Respecting Reduction in the Release of Methane and Certain Volatile Organic Compounds (Upstream Oil and Gas Sector) — Regulations Respecting Reduction in the Release of Methane and Certain Volatile Organic Compounds (Upstream Oil and Gas Sector)
engineer means a person who is registered or licensed to engage in the practice of engineering under the laws of the province in which they practise. ( ingénieur )
Regulations Respecting Reduction in the Release of Methane and Certain Volatile Organic Compounds (Upstream Oil and Gas Sector) — (a)
facility emission intensity , in respect of an upstream oil and gas facility, means the ratio, expressed in percent, that is calculated by dividing the total volume of hydrocarbon gas emissions from the facility in the 365-day period preceding the day on which the calculation is made by the greatest of the following volumes: (a) the volume of hydrocarbon gas produced at the facility during that period, (b) the volume of hydrocarbon gas processed at the facility during that period, and (c) the volume of hydrocarbon gas that is equal to the volume of hydrocarbon gas transported from the facility during that period minus the sum of the volumes of hydrocarbon gas referred to in paragraphs (a) and (b). ( intensité d’émission )
Regulations Respecting Reduction in the Release of Methane and Certain Volatile Organic Compounds (Upstream Oil and Gas Sector) — (a)
facility emission rate means (a) in respect of an inactive facility, a rate of 0 kg/h; and (b) in respect of any other upstream oil and gas facility, the total volume of hydrocarbon gas emissions from the facility, expressed in kg/h, referred to in the definition facility emission intensity . ( seuil du taux d’émission )
Regulations Respecting Reduction in the Release of Methane and Certain Volatile Organic Compounds (Upstream Oil and Gas Sector) — (a)
facility emission reference standard means (a) in respect of an inactive facility, 0%; and (b) in respect of any other upstream oil and gas facility, one of the following values: (i) 0.2%, if, during the 365-day period referred to in the definition facility emission intensity , the volume of hydrocarbon gas produced at the facility is greater than the volume of hydrocarbon gas processed at the facility and the volume of hydrocarbon gas transported from, but not produced or processed at, the facility, respectively, (ii) 0.05%, if, during the 365-day period referred to in the definition facility emission intensity , the volume of hydrocarbon gas processed at the facility is greater than the volume of hydrocarbon gas produced at the facility and the volume of hydrocarbon gas transported from, but not produced or processed at, the facility, respectively, (iii) 0.11%, if, during the 365-day period referred to in the definition facility emission intensity , the volume of hydrocarbon gas transported from, but not produced or processed at, the facility is greater than the volume of hydrocarbon gas produced at the facility and the volume of hydrocarbon gas processed at the facility, respectively. ( étalon de référence )
Regulations Respecting Reduction in the Release of Methane and Certain Volatile Organic Compounds (Upstream Oil and Gas Sector) — Regulations Respecting Reduction in the Release of Methane and Certain Volatile Organic Compounds (Upstream Oil and Gas Sector)
fugitive emission means an unintentional emission of hydrocarbon gas from an upstream oil and gas facility. ( émission fugitive )
Regulations Respecting Reduction in the Release of Methane and Certain Volatile Organic Compounds (Upstream Oil and Gas Sector) — Regulations Respecting Reduction in the Release of Methane and Certain Volatile Organic Compounds (Upstream Oil and Gas Sector)
inactive facility means a Type 1 facility or Type 2 facility at which hydrocarbon is not produced, processed or transported and at which those activities have not occurred in respect of hydrocarbon in the previous 365 days.  ( installation inactive )
Regulations Respecting Reduction in the Release of Methane and Certain Volatile Organic Compounds (Upstream Oil and Gas Sector) — (a)
Type 1 facility means an upstream oil and gas facility at which any of the following equipment is installed: (a) a natural gas compressor; (b) a storage tank for hydrocarbon liquid that is produced at the facility; or (c) a permanent flare. ( installation de type 1 )
Regulations Respecting Reduction in the Release of Methane and Certain Volatile Organic Compounds (Upstream Oil and Gas Sector) — Regulations Respecting Reduction in the Release of Methane and Certain Volatile Organic Compounds (Upstream Oil and Gas Sector)
Type 2 facility means an upstream oil and gas facility other than a Type 1 facility. ( installation de type 2 )
Regulations Respecting Reduction in the Release of Methane and Certain Volatile Organic Compounds (Upstream Oil and Gas Sector) — 2.2
Exclusion from Part 1 2.2 (1) Part 1 does not apply to an upstream oil and gas facility to which Part 2 applies. Application of Part 2 (2) If the operator of an upstream oil and gas facility provides the Minister with notice of the use of an emission monitoring system at the facility in accordance with section 2.3, Part 2 applies in respect of that facility beginning on the day specified in the notice. Part 2 ceases to apply (3) If the operator of an upstream oil and gas facility provides the Minister with notice of the discontinuance of use of the emission monitoring system at the facility in accordance with section 2.4, Part 2 ceases to apply to that facility beginning on the day specified in the notice.
Regulations Respecting Reduction in the Release of Methane and Certain Volatile Organic Compounds (Upstream Oil and Gas Sector) — 2.3
Notice of use — condition 2.3 (1) The notice referred to in subsection 2.2(2) must not be provided in respect of an upstream oil and gas facility unless its facility emission intensity, as calculated by an engineer, is less than its facility emission reference standard. Exception (2) However, if the facility has been in operation for less than 365 days, the notice may be provided if an engineer estimates that, after the facility has been in operation for 365 days, its facility emission intensity will be less than its facility emission reference standard. Notice of use — content (3) The notice must be in writing, specify the day on which use of the emission monitoring system is to begin at the facility and contain the following information and documents: (a) the name of the facility and its civic address or, if the civic address is not available, (i) its latitude and longitude to the third decimal place, (ii) its location expressed to the nearest unit of the National Topographic System produced by the Department of Natural Resources, or (iii) if the facility is located in Manitoba, Saskatchewan or Alberta, the legal subdivision within which it is located; (b) its facility emission intensity and the date of its calculation; (c) its facility emission rate and the date of its determination; (d) the volumes of hydrocarbon gas produced at, processed at and transported from the facility, respectively, during the period used to calculate the facility emission intensity referred in paragraph (b); (e) a description of the sensors and other equipment that constitute the emission monitoring system, including their specifications and datasheets; (f) an attestation, signed and dated by an engineer, indicating that the emission monitoring system meets the requirements set out in section 53; and (g) the name, address and contact information of the engineer who signed the attestation. Exception (4) Despite paragraphs (3)(b) to (d), if the facility has been in operation for less than 365 days, the notice must contain estimates — prepared by an engineer — of the information referred to in those paragraphs. Notice of use — advance notice (5) The notice must be provided to the Minister at least 60 days before the day specified in the notice, unless it is provided before March 1, 2028.
Regulations Respecting Reduction in the Release of Methane and Certain Volatile Organic Compounds (Upstream Oil and Gas Sector) — 2.4
Notice of discontinuance of use 2.4 The notice referred to in subsection 2.2(3) must be in writing, specify the day on which use of the emission monitoring system is to be discontinued at the upstream oil and gas facility and be provided to the Minister at least 60 days before the specified day.
Regulations Respecting Reduction in the Release of Methane and Certain Volatile Organic Compounds (Upstream Oil and Gas Sector) — 5
5 The heading “Hydrocarbon Gas Conservation and Destruction Equipment” before section 5 of the Regulations is replaced by the following: Hydrocarbon Gas Conservation Equipment
Regulations Respecting Reduction in the Release of Methane and Certain Volatile Organic Compounds (Upstream Oil and Gas Sector) — 6
 each of those dates, the number of hours of training, and (iii) a description of the training received; (d) if, in accordance with paragraph 8.1(2)(b), a comprehensive inspection was not carried out at the facility (i) the volume, expressed in m 3 , of crude oil produced at the facility in the previous calendar year, and (ii) the combined volume, expressed in m 3 , of hydrocarbon gas produced and received at the facility in the previous calendar year; (e) if, in accordance with subsection 8.1(3) or paragraph 8.11(2)(b), a comprehensive inspection or screening inspection was not carried out at the facility, the temperature that, on the day before the scheduled day of the inspection, was forecasted for the facility’s location on that scheduled day; and (f) for each fugitive emission detected, (i) the unique identifier, if any, assigned to the emission by the operator, (ii) a description of the equipment component that emitted the hydrocarbon gas and the location of that equipment component, (iii) the date on which the emission was detected, (iv) the date on which the emission ended, (v) the flow rate, expressed in kg/h, of the emission before repair of the equipment component, if determined, (vi) if the equipment component cannot be repaired while it is operating, the day of the next planned shutdown of the facility and the calculations that support scheduling the shutdown on that day, (vii) if a measure referred to in subsection 8.15(4) is taken to reduce the flow rate of the emission to less than 10 kg/h, the flow rate of the emission, expressed in kg/h, after that measure was taken, (viii) if the repair of the equipment component was deferred in accordance with subsection 8.15(6), the calculations that were used to identify the date until which the repair can be deferred, and (ix) for each equipment component that is repaired, the method that was used to verify the repair.
Regulations Respecting Reduction in the Release of Methane and Certain Volatile Organic Compounds (Upstream Oil and Gas Sector) — 8.1
Comprehensive inspection 8.1 (1) Subject to subsections (2) and (3) and section 8.14, a comprehensive inspection for fugitive emissions at an upstream oil and gas facility must be conducted (a) in the case of a Type 1 facility, once in each quarter of the calendar year, at least 60 days after the date of the most recent comprehensive inspection; and (b) in the case of a Type 2 facility, once per calendar year, at least 270 days after the date of the most recent comprehensive inspection. Excluded facilities (2) Subsection (1) does not apply in respect of (a) an inactive facility; and (b) an upstream oil and gas facility that begins operations before January 1, 2028, at which crude oil is produced and at which during the previous calendar year (i) the volume of crude oil produced did not exceed 600 m 3 , and (ii) the combined volume of hydrocarbon gas produced and received did not exceed 12 000 m 3 . Exception — low temperature (3) A comprehensive inspection is not required to be conducted at a Type 1 facility in a quarter of the calendar year if, on the day before the scheduled day of the inspection in that quarter, the temperature at the facility’s location is forecast to be below -20°C on that scheduled day. Methodology (4) A comprehensive inspection must be conducted using an optical gas-imaging instrument that meets the requirements of subsection (5) or any other instrument that meets the requirements of subsection (6). Optical gas-imaging instrument (5) If a comprehensive inspection is conducted using an optical gas-imaging instrument, the instrument must (a) be capable of imaging gas that is (i) in the spectral range for the compound of highest concentration in the hydrocarbon gas to be measured, and (ii) composed of half methane and half propane at a total concentration of 500 ppmv or at a flow rate of 60 g/h when it is leaking from an orifice that is 0.635 cm in diameter; and (b) be operated and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations or, if they are not available, industry standards and best practices. Other instrument (6) If a comprehensive inspection is conducted using an instrument other than an optical gas-imaging instrument, the instrument must (a) be capable of measuring 500 ppmv of hydrocarbon; (b) have a scale that is readable to ±12.5 ppmv of hydrocarbon; and (c) be operated and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations or, if they are not available, industry standards and best practices.
Regulations Respecting Reduction in the Release of Methane and Certain Volatile Organic Compounds (Upstream Oil and Gas Sector) — 8.11
Screening inspection 8.11 (1) Subject to subsection (2) and section 8.14, a screening inspection for fugitive emissions at an upstream oil and gas facility must be conducted once in each month in which the operator or a representative of the operator visits the facility. Exceptions (2) A screening inspection is not required to be conducted in any of the following months: (a) a month in which a comprehensive inspection is conducted at the facility; (b) a month in which, on the day before the scheduled day of the screening inspection, the temperature at the facility’s location is forecast to be below -20°C on that scheduled day. Methodology (3) A screening inspection must be conducted using a monitoring instrument that, when operated in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations, is capable of detecting a fugitive emission with a flow rate of 10 kg/h or more.
Regulations Respecting Reduction in the Release of Methane and Certain Volatile Organic Compounds (Upstream Oil and Gas Sector) — 8.12
Annual inspection 8.12 (1) Subject to subsection (3) and section 8.14, an annual inspection for fugitive emissions at an upstream oil and gas facility must be conducted by an auditor who (a) is independent of the operator and owner of the facility that is to be inspected; and (b) has knowledge of and experience with emission detection instruments. Interval (2) The annual inspection must be conducted in each calendar year at least 180 days after the date of the most recent annual inspection and at least 30 days after the date of the most recent comprehensive inspection. Exception (3) An annual inspection is not required to be conducted in any calendar year in which an annual inspection is conducted at the upstream oil and gas facility under subsection 53.1(1). Methodology (4) An annual inspection must be conducted using a method that, under standard conditions, provides a 90% or greater probability of detecting a fugitive emission that has a flow rate of 10 kg/h or more.
Regulations Respecting Reduction in the Release of Methane and Certain Volatile Organic Compounds (Upstream Oil and Gas Sector) — 8.13
Conduct of inspections 8.13 An inspection required under any of sections 8.1 to 8.12 must be conducted (a) by a person who, not more than five years before the day on which the inspection occurs, has received training in the calibration, maintenance and operation of the instruments that are used to conduct the inspection; and (b) using instruments that are calibrated, maintained and operated in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations, if any.
Regulations Respecting Reduction in the Release of Methane and Certain Volatile Organic Compounds (Upstream Oil and Gas Sector) — 8.14
Exclusion — health or safety 8.14 An inspection required under any of sections 8.1 to 8.12 is not required to include the inspection of an equipment component if that inspection would pose a serious risk to human health or safety.