GreatNorthCollective/greatnorth-canada-federal-laws-text huggingface dataset:
Canadian Energy Regulator Onshore Pipeline Regulations — Canadian Energy Regulator Onshore Pipeline Regulations
deactivate means to remove temporarily from service. ( désactivation )
Canadian Energy Regulator Onshore Pipeline Regulations — Canadian Energy Regulator Onshore Pipeline Regulations
decommission means to permanently cease operation such that the cessation does not result in the discontinuance of service. ( désaffectation )
Canadian Energy Regulator Onshore Pipeline Regulations — (a)
environment means elements of the Earth and includes (a) land, water and air, including all layers of the atmosphere; (b) all organic and inorganic matter and living organisms; and (c) the interacting natural systems that include elements referred to in paragraphs (a) and (b). ( environnement )
Canadian Energy Regulator Onshore Pipeline Regulations — Canadian Energy Regulator Onshore Pipeline Regulations
HVP means high vapour pressure as defined in CSA Z662. ( HPV )
Canadian Energy Regulator Onshore Pipeline Regulations — (a)
incident means an occurrence that results in (a) the death of or serious injury to a person; (b) a significant adverse effect on the environment; (c) an unintended fire or explosion; (d) an unintended or uncontained release of LVP hydrocarbons in excess of 1.5 m 3 ; (e) an unintended or uncontrolled release of gas or HVP hydrocarbons; (f) the operation of a pipeline beyond its design limits as determined under CSA Z662 or CSA Z276 or any operating limits imposed by the Regulator. ( incident )
Canadian Energy Regulator Onshore Pipeline Regulations — Canadian Energy Regulator Onshore Pipeline Regulations
inspection officer means an inspection officer designated by the Chief Executive Officer under section 102 of the Act. ( inspecteur )
Canadian Energy Regulator Onshore Pipeline Regulations — Canadian Energy Regulator Onshore Pipeline Regulations
joining means the joining of pipe and components, performed after the pipe and component manufacturing processes. ( assemblage )
Canadian Energy Regulator Onshore Pipeline Regulations — Canadian Energy Regulator Onshore Pipeline Regulations
LVP means low vapour pressure as defined in CSA Z662. ( BPV )
Canadian Energy Regulator Onshore Pipeline Regulations — Canadian Energy Regulator Onshore Pipeline Regulations
management system means the system set out in sections 6.1 to 6.6. ( système de gestion )
Canadian Energy Regulator Onshore Pipeline Regulations — Canadian Energy Regulator Onshore Pipeline Regulations
maximum operating pressure means maximum operating pressure as defined in CSA Z662. ( pression maximale de service )
Canadian Energy Regulator Onshore Pipeline Regulations — Canadian Energy Regulator Onshore Pipeline Regulations
onshore pipeline or pipeline means a pipeline intended for the transmission of hydrocarbons that is not in an offshore area. ( pipeline terrestre ou pipeline )
Canadian Energy Regulator Onshore Pipeline Regulations — Canadian Energy Regulator Onshore Pipeline Regulations
operate includes repair, maintain, deactivate, reactivate and decommission. ( exploitation )
Canadian Energy Regulator Onshore Pipeline Regulations — Canadian Energy Regulator Onshore Pipeline Regulations
release includes discharge, spray, spill, leak, seep, pour, emit, dump and exhaust. ( rejet )
Canadian Energy Regulator Onshore Pipeline Regulations — (a)
serious injury includes an injury that results in (a) the fracture of a major bone; (b) the amputation of a body part; (c) the loss of sight in one or both eyes; (d) internal hemorrhage; (e) third degree burns; (f) unconsciousness; or (g) the loss of a body part or function of a body part. ( blessure grave )
Canadian Energy Regulator Onshore Pipeline Regulations — Canadian Energy Regulator Onshore Pipeline Regulations
station means a facility that is used in connection with the operation of a pipeline and includes a facility for pumping, compression, pressure reduction, storage of hydrocarbons, metering, receiving or delivering. It also includes the land and other works connected with the facility. ( station )
Canadian Energy Regulator Onshore Pipeline Regulations — Canadian Energy Regulator Onshore Pipeline Regulations
storage facility means a facility that is constructed for the storage of oil and includes the land and other works connected with the facility. ( installation de stockage )
Canadian Energy Regulator Onshore Pipeline Regulations — (a)
toxic substance means a substance that enters the environment in a quantity or concentration that may (a) have an immediate or long-term adverse effect on the environment; (b) constitute a danger to the environment on which human life depends; or (c) constitute a danger to human life or health. ( substance toxique )
Canadian Energy Regulator Onshore Pipeline Regulations — 2
2 Subject to sections 2.1 and 3, these Regulations apply in respect of onshore pipelines designed, constructed, operated or abandoned after the coming into force of these Regulations. SOR/2003-39, s. 56
Canadian Energy Regulator Onshore Pipeline Regulations — 2.1
2.1 These Regulations do not apply in respect of a hydrocarbon processing plant that is subject to the Canadian Energy Regulator Processing Plant Regulations . SOR/2003-39, s. 56 SOR/2020-50, s. 16
Canadian Energy Regulator Onshore Pipeline Regulations — 3
3 (1) Subject to subsection (2), sections 9 to 26 apply in respect of any construction, maintenance or repairs undertaken with respect to a pipeline. (2) Sections 9 to 26 do not apply in respect of a pipeline or any part of a pipeline (a) that exists on the coming into force of these Regulations; or (b) for which an authorization to construct, maintain or repair it was issued on or before the coming into force of these Regulations. SOR/2013-49, s. 3
Canadian Energy Regulator Onshore Pipeline Regulations — 4
4 (1) When a company designs, constructs, operates or abandons a pipeline, or contracts for the provision of those services, the company shall ensure that the pipeline is designed, constructed, operated or abandoned in accordance with the applicable provisions of (a) these Regulations; (b) CSA Z276, if the pipeline transports liquefied natural gas; (c) CSA Z341 for underground storage of hydrocarbons; (d) CSA Z662, if the pipeline transports liquid or gaseous hydrocarbons; and (e) CSA Z246.1 for all pipelines. (2) Without limiting the generality of subsection (1), the company shall ensure that the pipeline is designed, constructed, operated or abandoned in accordance with the design, specifications, programs, manuals, procedures, measures and plans developed and implemented by the company in accordance with these Regulations. (3) If there is an inconsistency between these Regulations and a standard referred to in paragraph (1)(b), (c), (d) or (e), these Regulations prevail to the extent of the inconsistency. SOR/2013-49, s. 4
Canadian Energy Regulator Onshore Pipeline Regulations — 5
5 If a company is required by these Regulations to develop a design, specification, program, manual, procedure, measure or plan, the Commission may order amendments to it if the Commission considers it necessary for safety or environmental reasons or if it is in the public interest to do so. SOR/2020-50, s. 30
Canadian Energy Regulator Onshore Pipeline Regulations — 5.1
5.1 (1) Designs, specifications, programs, manuals, procedures, measures or plans for which no standard is set out in these Regulations shall be submitted by a company to the Commission for approval. (2) The Commission shall approve a design, specification, program, manual, procedure, measure or plan if (a) it provides for a level of safety or protection at least equivalent to the level of safety or protection generally provided for by a comparable CSA standard, or by another applicable standard; or (b) in the absence of a comparable CSA or other applicable standard, it provides for a level of safety or protection that is adequate in the circumstances. SOR/2007-50, s. 4; SOR/2013-49, s. 6 SOR/2020-50, s. 30
Canadian Energy Regulator Onshore Pipeline Regulations — 6
6 The purpose of these Regulations is to require and enable a company to design, construct, operate or abandon a pipeline in a manner that ensures (a) the safety and security of persons; (b) the safety and security of pipelines and abandoned pipelines; and (c) the protection of property and the environment. SOR/2007-50, s. 2(F); SOR/2013-49, s. 5 SOR/2020-50, s. 17 SOR/2022-199, s. 1(F)
Canadian Energy Regulator Onshore Pipeline Regulations — 6.1
6.1 (1) A company shall establish, implement and maintain a management system that (a) is explicit, comprehensive and proactive; (b) integrates the company’s operational activities and technical systems with its management of human and financial resources; (c) applies to all the company’s activities involving the design, construction, operation or abandonment of a pipeline and to the programs referred to in section 55; (d) ensures coordination between the programs referred to in section 55; and (e) corresponds to the size of the company, to the scope, nature and complexity of its activities and to the hazards and risks associated with those activities. (2) A company shall establish its management system within 90 days after the day on which the certificate or order authorizing it to construct or operate a pipeline is issued under the Act. SOR/2013-49, s. 5 SOR/2020-50, s. 18
Canadian Energy Regulator Onshore Pipeline Regulations — 6.2
6.2 (1) The company shall appoint an officer as accountable officer to ensure that its management system and the programs referred to in section 55 are established, implemented and maintained in accordance with section 6.1, this section and sections 6.3 to 6.6 and that its obligations under these Regulations are met. (2) Within 30 days after the appointment of its accountable officer, the company shall notify the Regulator in writing of the name of the person appointed and ensure that the accountable officer submits to the Regulator a signed statement accepting the responsibilities of their position. (3) The company shall ensure that the accountable officer has authority over the human and financial resources required to (a) establish, implement and maintain the management system and the programs referred to in section 55; and (b) ensure that the company’s activities are carried out in a manner that enables it to meet its obligations under these Regulations. SOR/2013-49, s. 5 SOR/2020-50, s. 19 SOR/2020-50, s. 29
Canadian Energy Regulator Onshore Pipeline Regulations — 6.3
6.3 (1) The company shall establish documented policies and goals to ensure that the purposes referred to in paragraphs 6(a) to (c) are achieved and that its obligations under these Regulations are met. The policies and goals shall include (a) a policy for the internal reporting of hazards, potential hazards, incidents and near-misses that includes the circumstances, in addition to those set out in the Canada Labour Code , under which a person who makes a report will be immune from disciplinary action; and (b) goals for the prevention of ruptures, liquid and gas releases, fatalities and injuries and for the response to incidents and emergency situations. (2) The company shall base its management system, as well as the programs referred to in section 55, on those policies and goals. (3) The accountable officer shall prepare a policy statement that sets out the company’s commitment to those policies and goals and shall communicate it to the company’s employees. SOR/2013-49, s. 5 SOR/2020-50, s. 20
Canadian Energy Regulator Onshore Pipeline Regulations — 6.4
6.4 The company must have a documented organizational structure that enables it to (a) meet the requirements of the management system and meet its obligations under these Regulations; (b) determine and communicate the roles, responsibilities and authority of the officers and employees at all levels of the company; and (c) demonstrate, based on an annual documented evaluation of need, that the human resources allocated to establishing, implementing and maintaining the management system are sufficient to meet the requirements of the management system and to meet the company’s obligations under these Regulations. SOR/2013-49, s. 5 SOR/2020-50, s. 21
Canadian Energy Regulator Onshore Pipeline Regulations — 6.5
ing of hazards, potential hazards, incidents and near-misses and for taking corrective and preventive actions, including the steps to manage imminent hazards; (s) establish and maintain a data management system for monitoring and analyzing the trends in hazards, incidents and near-misses; (t) establish and implement a process for developing contingency plans for abnormal events that may occur during construction, operation, maintenance, abandonment or emergency situations; (u) establish and implement a process for inspecting and monitoring the company’s activities and facilities to evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of the programs referred to in section 55 and for taking corrective and preventive actions if deficiencies are identified; (v) establish and implement a process for evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of the company’s management system and for monitoring, measuring and documenting the company’s performance in meeting its obligations under these Regulations; (w) establish and implement a quality assurance program for the management system and for each program referred to in section 55, including a process for conducting audits in accordance with section 53 and for taking corrective and preventive actions if deficiencies are identified; and (x) establish and implement a process for conducting an annual management review of the management system and each program referred to in section 55 and for ensuring continual improvement in meeting the company’s obligations under these Regulations. (2) In this section, a reference to a process includes any procedures that are necessary to implement the process. (3) The company shall document the processes and procedures required by this section. SOR/2013-49, s. 5 SOR/2020-50, s. 22 SOR/2020-50, s. 23
Canadian Energy Regulator Onshore Pipeline Regulations — 6.6
6.6 (1) A company shall complete an annual report for the previous calendar year, signed by the accountable officer, that describes (a) the company’s performance in achieving its goals, objectives and targets during that year, as evaluated by the performance measures developed under paragraph 6.5(1)(b); (b) the adequacy and effectiveness of the company’s management system, as evaluated by the process established and implemented under paragraph 6.5(1)(v); and (c) the actions taken during that year to correct any deficiencies identified by the quality assurance program established under paragraph 6.5(1)(w). (2) No later than April 30 of each year, the company shall submit to the Regulator a statement, signed by the accountable officer, indicating that it has completed its annual report. SOR/2013-49, s. 5 SOR/2020-50, s. 24 SOR/2020-50, s. 29
Canadian Energy Regulator Onshore Pipeline Regulations — 9
9 A company shall develop detailed designs of the pipeline and submit them to the Regulator when required to do so. SOR/2007-50, s. 6 SOR/2020-50, s. 29
Canadian Energy Regulator Onshore Pipeline Regulations — 10
10 (1) When an HVP pipeline is to be situated in a Class 1 location and within 500 m of the right-of-way of a railway or paved road, a company shall develop a documented risk assessment to determine the need for heavier wall design, taking into account such factors as pipeline diameter and operating pressure, HVP fluid characteristics, topography and traffic type and density of the traffic on the railway or paved road. (2) A company shall submit a documented risk assessment to the Regulator when required to do so. SOR/2007-50, s. 7 SOR/2020-50, s. 29
Canadian Energy Regulator Onshore Pipeline Regulations — 11
11 A station shall be (a) designed to provide year-round suitable access for personnel; (b) designed to prevent unauthorized entry to and unauthorized operation of the station; (c) equipped with facilities for the containment, handling and disposal of wastes incidental to the station’s operation; and (d) designed so that the noise level during operation meets the noise level requirement approved by the Commission pursuant to section 5.1. SOR/2013-49, s. 7 SOR/2020-50, s. 30
Canadian Energy Regulator Onshore Pipeline Regulations — 12
12 A compressor station or pump station shall be equipped with an alternate source of power capable of (a) operating the station’s emergency shut-down system; (b) operating an emergency lighting system for the safe evacuation of personnel from the station and for other emergency procedures; and (c) maintaining any other service essential to the safety of personnel and the public or the protection of the environment.
Canadian Energy Regulator Onshore Pipeline Regulations — 13
13 A storage facility shall (a) be located in an area that is known to be free from flooding, landslides, rockfalls and geological faults; (b) be serviced by an all-weather road that gives access to all permanently installed fire-fighting equipment located at or near the storage facility; and (c) have a containment area or a system designed to prevent the release or migration of stored products or toxic substances.
Canadian Energy Regulator Onshore Pipeline Regulations — 14
14 A company shall develop specifications for the pipe and components to be used in the pipeline and shall submit them to the Regulator when required to do so. SOR/2007-50, s. 8 SOR/2020-50, s. 29
Canadian Energy Regulator Onshore Pipeline Regulations — 15
15 A company shall develop a quality assurance program for the purpose of ensuring that the pipe and components to be used in the pipeline meet the specifications referred to in section 14.
Canadian Energy Regulator Onshore Pipeline Regulations — 16
16 A company shall develop a joining program in respect of the joining of pipe and the components to be used in the pipeline and shall submit it to the Regulator when required to do so. SOR/2007-50, s. 9 SOR/2020-50, s. 29
Canadian Energy Regulator Onshore Pipeline Regulations — 17
17 When a company conducts joining on a pipeline, the company shall examine the entire circumference of each joint by radiographic or ultrasonic methods.
Canadian Energy Regulator Onshore Pipeline Regulations — 18
18 (1) If a company contracts for the provision of services in respect of the construction of a pipeline, the company shall (a) inform the contractor of all special conditions associated with the construction; (b) inform the contractor of all special safety practices and procedures necessitated by the conditions or features specific to the construction; (b.1) inform the contractor of the contractor’s responsibilities referred to in paragraph 6.5(1)(l); (c) take all reasonable steps to ensure that construction activities are conducted in accordance with the manual developed under section 20; and (d) authorize a person to halt a construction activity in circumstances where, in the person’s judgement, the construction activity is not being conducted in accordance with the manual developed under section 20 or is creating a hazard to anyone at the construction site. (2) The person referred to in paragraph (1)(d) must have sufficient expertise, knowledge and training to competently carry out the obligations set out in that paragraph. SOR/2013-49, s. 8
Canadian Energy Regulator Onshore Pipeline Regulations — 19
19 A company shall, during the construction of a pipeline, take all reasonable steps to ensure that (a) the construction activities do not create a hazard to the public or the environment; and (b) all persons at the construction site who are not involved in the construction of the pipeline are informed of the practices and procedures that are to be followed for their safety.
Canadian Energy Regulator Onshore Pipeline Regulations — 20
20 (1) A company shall develop a construction safety manual and shall submit it to the Regulator. (1.1) If a company contracts for the provision of services in respect of the construction of a pipeline, the construction safety manual shall set out the contractor’s responsibilities referred to in paragraph 6.5(1)(l). (2) A company shall keep a copy of the construction safety manual or the relevant parts of it at each construction site of the pipeline, in a location where it is accessible to every person engaged in construction at the site. SOR/2013-49, s. 9 SOR/2020-50, s. 29
Canadian Energy Regulator Onshore Pipeline Regulations — 21
21 After a pipeline is constructed, the right-of-way and temporary work areas of the pipeline shall be restored to a condition similar to the surrounding environment and consistent with the current land use.
Canadian Energy Regulator Onshore Pipeline Regulations — 22
22 When a pipeline is constructed across a utility or private road, the company constructing the pipeline shall ensure that there is no undue interference with the use of the utility or road during construction.
Canadian Energy Regulator Onshore Pipeline Regulations — 23
23 Before putting a pipeline into service, a company shall develop a program in respect of pressure tests to be conducted for pipe and components used in its pipeline and shall submit it to the Regulator when required to do so. SOR/2007-50, s. 10 SOR/2020-50, s. 29
Canadian Energy Regulator Onshore Pipeline Regulations — 24
24 Before conducting a pressure test, a company shall obtain any permits required in respect of the use and disposal of water for test purposes.
Canadian Energy Regulator Onshore Pipeline Regulations — 25
25 (1) Pressure testing shall be performed under the direct supervision of the company or an agent appointed by it. (2) The agent referred to in subsection (1) shall be independent of any contractor that carries out the pressure testing program or that constructed the pipeline. (3) The company or agent shall date and sign any logs, test charts and other test records that are referred to in CSA Z276 or CSA Z662, as applicable.
Canadian Energy Regulator Onshore Pipeline Regulations — 26
26 The number of welds in a pipeline that are not subjected to a pressure test following the installation of fabricated assemblies or pipe segments into the pipeline shall be minimized to the extent that is practicable. SOR/2007-50, s. 11
Canadian Energy Regulator Onshore Pipeline Regulations — 27
27 A company shall develop, regularly review and update as required, operation and maintenance manuals that provide information and procedures to promote safety, environmental protection and efficiency in the operation of the pipeline and shall submit them to the Regulator when required to do so. SOR/2007-50, s. 12 SOR/2020-50, s. 29
Canadian Energy Regulator Onshore Pipeline Regulations — 28
28 A company shall inform all persons associated with operation activities on the pipeline of the practices and procedures to be followed and make available to them the relevant portions of the operation and maintenance manuals.
Canadian Energy Regulator Onshore Pipeline Regulations — 29
29 (1) If a company contracts for the provision of services in respect of the maintenance of a pipeline, the company shall (a) inform the contractor of all special conditions associated with the maintenance; (b) inform the contractor of all special safety practices and procedures necessitated by the conditions or features specific to the maintenance; (b.1) inform the contractor of the contractor’s responsibilities referred to in paragraph 6.5(1)(l); (c) take all reasonable steps to ensure that maintenance activities are conducted in accordance with the manual developed under section 31; and (d) authorize a person to halt a maintenance activity in circumstances where, in the person’s judgement, the maintenance activity is not being conducted in accordance with the manual developed under section 31 or is creating a hazard to anyone at the maintenance site. (2) The person referred to in paragraph (1)(d) must have sufficient expertise, knowledge and training to competently carry out the obligations set out in that paragraph. SOR/2013-49, s. 10