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Canada–Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Area Petroleum Operations Framework Regulations — 164
Drilling riser 164 (1) An operator must ensure that every drilling riser is, throughout the duration of a well operation, capable of (a) providing access to the well; (b) isolating the well-bore from the sea; (c) withstanding the differential pressure of the drilling fluid relative to the sea; (d) withstanding the maximum loads to which it may be subjected; and (e) permitting the drilling fluid to be returned to the installation. Drilling riser support (2) The operator must ensure that every drilling riser is supported in a manner that effectively compensates for any loads caused by the motion of the installation, the drilling fluid or the water column. Drilling riser analysis (3) The operator must ensure that a drilling riser analysis and, in the case of a floating platform that uses a dynamic positioning system, a weak-point analysis of the drilling riser are conducted and that the certifying authority in relation to the installation approves those analyses.
Canada–Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Area Petroleum Operations Framework Regulations — 165
Fail-safe subsurface safety valves 165 (1) An operator must ensure that a completed development well is equipped with a fail-safe subsurface safety valve that (a) can be operated from the surface; and (b) if the well is located where permafrost is present in unconsolidated sediments, is installed in the production tubing below the base of the permafrost. Additional valve (2) The operator must ensure that a completed development well on a fixed platform that has gas-lift, injection or production capabilities in the A-annulus is equipped with an additional fail-safe safety valve on the A-annulus. Requirements (3) The operator must ensure that all fail-safe safety valves are designed, installed, tested, maintained and operated to prevent uncontrolled well flow when they are activated.
Canada–Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Area Petroleum Operations Framework Regulations — 166
Well tubulars, trees and wellheads 166 (1) An operator must ensure that well tubulars, trees and wellheads are operated in accordance with good engineering practices. Sour environment (2) The operator must ensure that any well tubulars, trees or wellheads that may be exposed to a sour environment are capable of operating safely in that environment. Safe and efficient operation (3) The operator must ensure that the wellhead and tree equipment, including any valves, are designed and maintained to operate safely and efficiently throughout the life cycle of the well under all loads to which the well may be subjected.
Canada–Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Area Petroleum Operations Framework Regulations — 167
Formation flow test equipment 167 (1) An operator must ensure that the equipment used in a formation flow test is designed to safely control well pressure, evaluate the formation and prevent pollution. Rated working pressure (2) The operator must ensure that the rated working pressure of formation flow test equipment at and upstream of the well testing manifold exceeds the maximum anticipated shut-in pressure. Overpressure (3) The operator must ensure that all equipment downstream of the well testing manifold is protected against overpressure. Downhole safety valve — development well (4) The operator must ensure, in the case of a development well, that the formation flow test equipment includes a downhole safety valve that permits closure of the test string above the packer. Downhole safety valve — exploratory or delineation well (5) The operator must ensure, in the case of an exploratory well or a delineation well drilled on a geological feature, that a downhole safety valve is installed before a formation flow test is conducted unless (a) it has been demonstrated as part of the formation flow test program referred to in paragraph 63 (3)(a) that the level of risk of the proposed alternative arrangement in that program is equivalent to or lower than that of using a downhole safety valve; and (b) the Board has approved the test under subsection 63 (5). Subsea test tree (6) The operator must ensure that any formation flow test equipment used in testing a well that is drilled with a floating drilling unit has a subsea test tree that is equipped with (a) a valve that can be operated from the surface and automatically closes when required to prevent uncontrolled well flow; and (b) a release system that permits the test string to be hydraulically or mechanically disconnected within or below the blowout preventers.
Canada–Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Area Petroleum Operations Framework Regulations — 168
Pipeline integrity — standard 168 (1) An operator must ensure that a pipeline is designed, constructed, installed, operated and maintained in accordance with CSA Group standard Z662, Oil and gas pipeline systems , as it relates to offshore pipelines. Integrity management program (2) The operator must ensure that the pipeline system integrity management program required by that standard is implemented and periodically updated.
Canada–Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Area Petroleum Operations Framework Regulations — 169
Monitoring of systems 169 (1) An operator must ensure that an installation is equipped with a central monitoring system in the main control centre to monitor all systems whose failure could cause or contribute to an accidental event or waste. Management of associated systems (2) The operator must ensure that the alarm, safety, monitoring, warning and control functions associated with the systems that are monitored under subsection (1) are managed to prevent reportable incidents and waste. Suspension of related system (3) When a function referred to in subsection (2) is suspended or found to be impaired, the operator must ensure that the use of any related system is also suspended until (a) in the case of a function that is suspended, that function is returned to service; and (b) in the case of a function that was found to be impaired, measures are implemented to offset the risk of a reportable incident or waste. Affected persons informed (4) The operator must ensure that all affected persons are informed when a function referred to in subsection (2) is suspended and when it is returned to service.
Canada–Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Area Petroleum Operations Framework Regulations — 170
Deterioration 170 (1) An operator must, without delay, notify the Chief Safety Officer of any deterioration of an installation, including its systems or equipment, or of a pipeline, well, vessel or support craft if that deterioration could adversely affect safety or the environment. Notice to certifying authority (2) If an installation, system, equipment, pipeline or part of a well referred to in subsection (1) is within the scope of work referred to in section 31 , the operator must also, without delay, notify the certifying authority of the deterioration. Impairment rectification (3) The operator must ensure that any impairment of an installation, including its systems or equipment, or of a pipeline, well, vessel or support craft is rectified without delay if the impairment could adversely affect safety or the environment. Mitigation measures (4) If it is not possible to rectify the impairment without delay, the operator must (a) conduct a risk assessment to identify risk mitigation measures; (b) implement those mitigation measures; and (c) ensure that the impairment is rectified as soon as the circumstances permit. Non-application (5) Subsections (3) and (4) do not apply in respect of safety-critical elements.
Canada–Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Area Petroleum Operations Framework Regulations — 171
Support craft 171 (1) An operator must, in respect of an installation on which persons are normally present, ensure that (a) a support craft that is at a distance from the installation not greater than that required for a return time of 20 minutes is available at all times for emergency response; and (b) whenever an aircraft is landing or taking off, or personnel are working over the side or otherwise exposed to the risk of falling in the water, a support craft is available in the immediate vicinity of the installation and ready to undertake rescue and recovery operations. Requirements (2) The support craft referred to in subsection (1) must be (a) capable of safely providing necessary support functions in the foreseeable physical and environmental conditions prevailing in the area in which it operates; (b) equipped to supply emergency services, including rescue and first aid treatment, for all personnel on the installation in the event of an emergency; and (c) equipped with a self-righting fast rescue boat that (i) meets the requirements under chapter V of the LSA Code, (ii) is capable of being launched and retrieved when it is loaded with a full complement of persons and equipment, and (iii) is ready for deployment in the event of an emergency. Required distance exceeded (3) If the support craft is located at a distance that exceeds the distance referred to in paragraph (1)(a), both the installation manager and the person in charge of the support craft must log that fact and the reason why the distance or time was exceeded. Vessel master (4) During any activity or situation referred to in paragraph (1)(b), or any other activity or situation that presents an increased level of risk to the safety of the installation, the vessel master must, under the direction of the installation manager, keep the craft in close proximity to the installation, maintain open communication channels with the installation and be prepared to conduct rescue operations.
Canada–Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Area Petroleum Operations Framework Regulations — 172
Rescue boat — vessel 172 An operator must, in respect of any vessel that is used in a geoscientific program, geotechnical program, environmental program, diving project or construction activity, ensure that a rescue boat is available and ready for use in the event of an emergency.
Canada–Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Area Petroleum Operations Framework Regulations — 173
Safety zone 173 (1) A support craft must not enter the safety zone around an installation or around a vessel that is engaged in a geoscientific program, geotechnical program, environmental program or diving project without the consent of the installation manager or the person in charge of the operations site. Notice to approaching aircraft or vessel (2) The operator must ensure that persons who are in charge of an aircraft or vessel that is approaching the safety zone are notified of the safety zone boundaries and of any hazards within that zone that relate to the operator’s installation or vessel. Boundaries — installation (3) The safety zone around an installation consists of the area within a line that encloses the installation and is drawn at a distance of 500 m from the outer edge of the installation or, if any component of the installation extends beyond that edge, from the outer limit of the component that extends furthest from that edge. Boundaries — vessel (4) The safety zone around a vessel referred to in subsection (1) consists of the area within a line that encloses the vessel and any of its attached equipment and is drawn at a distance that minimizes risks to safety, the environment and property located nearby, including fishing gear or fishing vessels.
Canada–Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Area Petroleum Operations Framework Regulations — 174
Landing area 174 (1) An operator must ensure that the aircraft landing area on an installation or vessel and the equipment that is used in that area or that otherwise supports the take-off or landing of aircraft are designed to ensure safety and the protection of the environment and to prevent incidents or damage resulting from the use of aircraft. Requirements (2) The operator must ensure that the landing area (a) has an obstacle-free take-off and approach area and is oriented relative to prevailing winds; (b) can withstand all functional loads imposed by aircraft; (c) can accommodate aircraft of expected sizes; (d) has emergency response and firefighting equipment; (e) has conspicuous markings and signage; (f) has adequate lighting, including in reduced visibility conditions; (g) has monitoring and status light systems and communication and meteorological equipment; (h) is readily and safely accessible, including from the accommodations areas and from any temporary safe refuge; and (i) in the case of a landing area on an installation, is equipped with fuel storage tanks. Fuel storage tanks (3) The operator must ensure that any fuel storage tanks that are in proximity to a landing area are stored safely and protected from damage, impact and fire.
Canada–Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Area Petroleum Operations Framework Regulations — 175
Procedures 175 The operator must ensure the establishment of procedures associated with the support of aircraft operations, including procedures for emergency response, and of a training program for personnel for those purposes.
Canada–Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Area Petroleum Operations Framework Regulations — 176
Aircraft service provider 176 An operator must ensure that, before the start of any operations that require the use of an aircraft, the aircraft service provider has accepted in writing all conditions with respect to the use of the equipment in any landing area, the procedures associated with the support of aircraft operations, including the procedures for emergency response, and the training program for personnel in respect of those matters.
Canada–Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Area Petroleum Operations Framework Regulations — 177
Classification 177 An operator must ensure that any support or construction vessel to be used in conjunction with an installation holds a valid certificate of class issued by a classification society according to the work or activity to be carried out by it.
Canada–Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Area Petroleum Operations Framework Regulations — 178
Definition of shotpoint 178 In this Part, shotpoint means the surface location of a seismic energy source.
Canada–Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Area Petroleum Operations Framework Regulations — 179
Reportable incidents 179 (1) An operator must notify the Board of a reportable incident as soon as the circumstances permit, but not later than 24 hours after becoming aware of the incident. Investigation (2) The operator must ensure that (a) any reportable incident is investigated; (b) the person who conducts the investigation includes in their investigation report the root causes of the reportable incident, the contributing factors, measures to be implemented to prevent its recurrence and any other relevant information; and (c) the investigation report is submitted to the Board not later than 14 days after the day on which the reportable incident occurred.
Canada–Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Area Petroleum Operations Framework Regulations — 180
Accessibility of records 180 An operator must ensure that any records that are necessary to support operational requirements and the requirements of these Regulations are readily accessible to the Board for examination.
Canada–Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Area Petroleum Operations Framework Regulations — 181
Critical information 181 (1) An operator must ensure that records are kept of all information — including the following — that is critical to safety, the protection of the environment or the prevention of waste: (a) information on the location and movement of support craft; (b) information on reportable incidents; (c) information on emergency drills and exercises; (d) information on the quantities of consumable substances at any operations site; (e) data resulting from any required observation of wildlife; (f) information on verification, inspection, monitoring, testing, maintenance and operating activities; (g) information on the status of all systems and equipment identified in the safety plan as being critical to safety or in the environmental protection plan as being critical to the protection of the environment, including any test result indicating that the systems or equipment are not functioning as intended and information on any equipment failure that has led to an impairment of any of those systems; and (h) information on the physical and environmental conditions observed and forecasted under section 42 . Retention periods (2) The operator must retain the records referred to in subsection (1) for the following periods: (a) in the case of the records referred to in paragraphs (1)(a) and (e) to (g) and those referred to in paragraph (1)(h) regarding forecasted conditions, five years after the day on which the record is created; (b) in the case of the records referred to in paragraphs (1)(b) and (c), (i) five years after the day on which the drill or exercise is carried out, and (ii) 10 years after the day on which the reportable incident is reported; (c) in the case of the records referred to in paragraph (1)(d), for as long as the consumable substance is at the operations site; and (d) in the case of the records referred to in paragraph (1)(h) regarding conditions observed, for the duration of the authorized work or activity.
Canada–Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Area Petroleum Operations Framework Regulations — 182
Safety report 182 (1) An operator must ensure that a safety report that relates to an authorized work or activity conducted in a given calendar year is submitted to the Board within 90 days after the day on which the work or activity is concluded or suspended or, in the case of a work or activity that will continue into the following calendar year, that a safety report that relates to the work or activity conducted in the preceding calendar year is submitted to the Board not later than March 31 of that following calendar year. Requirements (2) The safety report must contain (a) a description and analysis of the efforts undertaken to improve safety; (b) a summary of the operator’s safety performance during the applicable calendar year, including with respect to the objective of reducing safety risks; (c) a summary of the safety measures and actions taken to mitigate the effects of any reportable incident, as well as of their effectiveness and any adjustments made for their continued improvement; and (d) a summary of any emergency response drills and exercises relating to safety that were completed.
Canada–Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Area Petroleum Operations Framework Regulations — 183
Annual reports 183 An operator must ensure that the Board is made aware, at least once a year, of any report containing relevant information regarding applied research work or studies that the operator has participated in, funded or commissioned concerning the operator’s authorized works and activities in relation to safety, the protection of the environment or resource management and must ensure that a copy of the report is submitted to the Board on request.
Canada–Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Area Petroleum Operations Framework Regulations — 184
Notice — key dates 184 When any geoscientific program, geotechnical program or environmental program is commenced, concluded, suspended or cancelled by an operator, the operator must, without delay, notify the Board in writing of the date of the commencement, conclusion, suspension or cancellation of the program.
Canada–Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Area Petroleum Operations Framework Regulations — 185
Weekly status reports 185 (1) An operator must ensure that weekly reports are submitted to the Board on the status of field work carried out in relation to any geoscientific program, geotechnical program or environmental program from the commencement of the program until its conclusion, suspension or cancellation. Content of reports (2) The weekly status reports must contain the following documents and information: (a) the program number assigned by the Board; (b) information identifying, and indicating the current location and status of, all operations sites and support craft used in the program; (c) key dates of the works and activities under the program, in particular their commencement, suspension and completion dates, (d) a description of the works and activities carried out during the preceding week, including (i) the quantity of data collected, broken down by data acquisition technique, (ii) information identifying and indicating the location of data collection points, lines or areas, (iii) a schedule indicating each type of work or activity carried out under the program, as well as any period in which data acquisition was delayed or interrupted, along with a summary of the causes of that delay or interruption, and (iv) a description of any failure to comply with a condition of the authorization; (e) maps illustrating, in relation to the proposed data acquisition plan referred to in subparagraph 8 (i)(iii), the portion of the data acquisition that has been completed, the portion that was completed in the preceding week and the portion that remains to be carried out; (f) an indication of the total number of persons involved in the program who, during the preceding week, were at, or transferred to or from, the operations sites and, if applicable, the means by which they were transferred; (g) a summary of any communications or interactions that occurred during the preceding week concerning program activities between persons associated with the program and persons associated with fishing activities; (h) a summary of emergency drills and exercises that were completed and reportable incidents that occurred during the preceding week; (i) an indication of the quantities of consumable substances that are critical to safety that are currently at each operations site; (j) all wildlife observation data from the preceding week that were required to be recorded under paragraph 181 (1)(e); (k) a summary of the verification, inspection, monitoring, testing, maintenance and operating activities that are critical to safety that were carried out during the preceding week; and (l) a description of any measures taken during the preceding week to avoid disturbing wildlife or interfering with fishing activities or any other uses of the sea.
Canada–Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Area Petroleum Operations Framework Regulations — 186
Environmental report — programs 186 An operator must ensure that an environmental report that contains the following documents and information is submitted to the Board within 90 days after the day on which a geoscientific program, geotechnical program or environmental program is concluded or suspended: (a) a description of the general physical and environmental conditions under which the program was conducted and, if applicable, a description of ice management activities and non-productive time caused by meteorological or ice conditions; (b) a summary of program performance in relation to the environment, including with respect to the objective of reducing environmental risks; (c) a summary of environmental protection measures and actions that were taken to mitigate the effects of any reportable incident, as well as of their effectiveness and any adjustments made for their continued improvement; (d) a summary of any emergency response drills and exercises for the protection of the environment that were completed; and (e) all wildlife observation data that were required to be recorded under paragraph 181 (1)(e).