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Canadian Energy Regulator Processing Plant Regulations — 20
20 A company shall ensure that all process vessels and equipment from which any flammable fluid or toxic substance may be released are safely vented to a flare header or to other locations where the protection of the environment and the safety of persons are maintained.
Canadian Energy Regulator Processing Plant Regulations — 21
21 A company shall ensure that all flare headers are equipped with a means by which the flame from the flare header is prevented from entering into piping or a vessel from which the flammable vapour is being released.
Canadian Energy Regulator Processing Plant Regulations — 22
22 A company shall ensure that hydrocarbon storage vessels or buildings used for the processing of hydrocarbons are equipped with reliable fire suppression systems appropriate to the risk that the vessels or buildings pose to the safety of persons or to the environment if the vessels or buildings catch fire or come into contact with fire.
Canadian Energy Regulator Processing Plant Regulations — 23
23 A company shall equip its processing plant with systems that are appropriate to its buildings or structures and that are designed for the detection of (a) explosive and flammable gases; (b) toxic or noxious gases; and (c) fire, the products of combustion or temperature rise.
Canadian Energy Regulator Processing Plant Regulations — 24
24 A company shall equip its processing plant with alarm devices that are (a) located where they can be heard or seen from all locations within the plant; and (b) designed in a manner that will allow a timely warning of danger to be given to persons in the plant or in the vicinity of the plant in order to permit safe evacuation or actions to control the danger.
Canadian Energy Regulator Processing Plant Regulations — 25
25 A company shall ensure that all pressure-relief piping and systems are designed and constructed so that an emergency pressure release does not create a detriment to property or to the environment or a hazard to the safety of persons.
Canadian Energy Regulator Processing Plant Regulations — 26
26 A company shall, during the construction of its processing plant, take all reasonable steps to ensure that (a) the construction activities at its processing plant do not create a detriment to property or to the environment or a hazard to the safety of persons that is greater than the detriment or hazard normally associated with identical activities carried on elsewhere in Canada; (b) persons at the construction site are informed of the practices and procedures that are to be followed for their safety and for the protection of the environment; and (c) persons on the work site are made fully aware of any escalation of risk when, during the final phases of construction, equipment testing and acceptance procedures begin at the processing plant. SOR/2013-17, s. 7
Canadian Energy Regulator Processing Plant Regulations — 27
27 (1) A company shall develop and implement a construction safety manual and shall submit it to the Regulator within the time specified by the Regulator. (2) A company shall keep a copy of the construction safety manual or the relevant parts of it at its processing plant, in a location where it is readily accessible to every person engaged in construction at the plant. SOR/2020-50, s. 36
Canadian Energy Regulator Processing Plant Regulations — 28
28 (1) A company shall ensure that each pressure test conducted at its processing plant is performed under its direct supervision or the direct supervision of its agent or mandatary. (2) A company shall ensure that the agent or mandatary referred to in subsection (1) is independent of any contractor that conducts the pressure test or any contractor that participated in the fabrication of the work to be tested. (3) The company, or the agent or mandatary who supervised the test, shall prepare, date and sign a record of the test. SOR/2013-17, s. 8
Canadian Energy Regulator Processing Plant Regulations — 29
29 (1) A company shall develop and implement a program for the non-destructive examination of welded joints for the purpose of determining their suitability and shall ensure that the program meets the requirements of this section. (2) Subject to subsection (3), the program shall include a requirement for the mandatory non-destructive examination of the entire weld volume of all piping welds. (3) The program may allow for examination of fewer than all piping welds provided that the program is based on a documented risk analysis. (4) If a company proposes to implement a program referred to in subsection (3) or a modification to that program, the company shall submit the program or modification and the risk analysis on which the program or modification is based to the Regulator prior to implementation. (5) Visual examination alone is not an accepted form of non-destructive examination for the purposes of this section. SOR/2020-50, s. 36
Canadian Energy Regulator Processing Plant Regulations — 30
30 (1) A company shall (a) develop, implement and regularly review and update operations manuals that provide information and procedures to promote safety and environmental protection in the operation of its processing plant, (b) keep a current copy of the operations manuals or the relevant parts of them at its processing plant, in a location where they are readily accessible to every person engaged in operations at the plant. (2) A company shall ensure that the operations manuals contain safe-work procedures for all tasks that present risks to the safety of persons or that may be detrimental to the environment.
Canadian Energy Regulator Processing Plant Regulations — 31
31 (1) In this section, “safe-work permit” means a written authorization granted by a company that permits an activity to be carried on in or around its processing plant, subject to any conditions on the authorization. (2) A company shall develop and implement a safe-work permit system to manage and regulate all work at its processing plant.
Canadian Energy Regulator Processing Plant Regulations — 32
32 A company shall ensure that its processing plant is staffed at all times with at least the number of employees set out in the report referred to in section 50.
Canadian Energy Regulator Processing Plant Regulations — 33
33 A company shall take all reasonable steps to ensure that (a) maintenance activities at its processing plant do not create a detriment to the environment or a hazard to the safety of persons that is greater than the detriment or hazard normally associated with identical activities carried on elsewhere in Canada; and (b) persons at a maintenance site are informed of the practices and procedures that are to be followed for their safety and for the protection of the environment. SOR/2013-17, s. 9
Canadian Energy Regulator Processing Plant Regulations — 34
34 No company shall operate any equipment with a hazard-detection alarm or shutdown device bypassed or rendered inoperable, unless other means are used to achieve an equivalent level of safety.
Canadian Energy Regulator Processing Plant Regulations — 35
35 A company shall (a) develop, implement and regularly review an emergency procedures manual and, when required by a review, update the manual; (b) submit the emergency procedures manual to the Regulator sufficiently in advance of the initial processing of fluids to allow for a thorough review by the Regulator; and (c) submit to the Regulator any updates that are made to the manual. SOR/2020-50, s. 36
Canadian Energy Regulator Processing Plant Regulations — 36
36 A company shall establish and maintain a liaison with the agencies that may be involved in an emergency response activity at its processing plant and shall consult with them in developing and updating the emergency procedures manual.
Canadian Energy Regulator Processing Plant Regulations — 37
37 A company shall take all reasonable steps to inform persons who may be associated with an emergency response activity at its processing plant of the practices and procedures to be followed and make available to them the relevant information from the emergency procedures manual.
Canadian Energy Regulator Processing Plant Regulations — 38
38 A company shall develop and implement a continuing educational program for the police, fire departments, medical facilities, other appropriate organizations and agencies and the public residing adjacent to its processing plant to inform them of the location of the plant, potential emergency situations involving the plant and the safety procedures to be followed in the event of an emergency.
Canadian Energy Regulator Processing Plant Regulations — 39
39 A company shall (a) maintain communication facilities for the safe and efficient operation of its processing plant and for emergency situations; (b) retain, in accordance with the record retention and handling program referred to in section 55, data recorded at the processing plant for analysis in the event of an incident; (c) if practical, clearly mark the open and closed positions of main emergency shutdown valves; (d) post along the boundaries of its processing plant signs indicating the name of the company and the telephone number to call in the event of an emergency at the processing plant; and (e) post signs warning of potential hazards. SOR/2013-17, s. 10
Canadian Energy Regulator Processing Plant Regulations — 40
40 A company shall (a) operate all hazard-detection devices as part of regular maintenance activities to test whether they are functional; and (b) document all tests, repairs and replacement of parts in the hazard-detection devices and retain, in accordance with the records retention and handling program referred to in section 55, the documents. SOR/2013-17, s. 11
Canadian Energy Regulator Processing Plant Regulations — 41
41 A company shall develop and implement a processing plant integrity program that sets out management systems, records systems and methodologies for monitoring the processes and components and for mitigating identifiable hazards at the plant.
Canadian Energy Regulator Processing Plant Regulations — 42
42 (1) If a company proposes to deactivate a processing plant or part of one for 12 months or more, has maintained a processing plant or part of one in a deactivated mode for 12 months or more or has not operated a processing plant or part of one for 12 months or more, the company shall notify the Regulator of that fact. (2) The company shall set out in the notification the reasons, and the procedures that were or are to be used, for the activity that is the subject of the notification. SOR/2008-270, s. 2 SOR/2020-50, s. 36
Canadian Energy Regulator Processing Plant Regulations — 43
43 (1) If a company proposes to reactivate a processing plant or part of one that has been deactivated for 12 months or more, the company shall notify the Regulator of that fact before the reactivation. (2) The company shall set out in the notification the reasons, and the procedures that are to be used, for the reactivation. SOR/2008-270, s. 2 SOR/2020-50, s. 36
Canadian Energy Regulator Processing Plant Regulations — 43.1
43.1 (1) If a company proposes to decommission a processing plant or part of one, the company shall submit an application for the decommissioning to the Commission. (2) The company shall include in the application the reasons, and the procedures that are to be used, for the decommissioning. SOR/2008-270, s. 2 SOR/2020-50, s. 35
Canadian Energy Regulator Processing Plant Regulations — 44
44 (1) A company shall develop and implement a training program for persons who are directly involved in the operation of its processing plant. (2) The company shall ensure that the training program instructs those persons on (a) the safety regulations and procedures applicable to the day-to-day operation of the processing plant; (b) responsible environmental practices and procedures in the day-to-day operation of the processing plant; (c) the proper operating procedures for the equipment that the persons could reasonably be expected to use; and (d) the emergency procedures set out in the manual referred to in section 35 and the operating procedures for all emergency equipment that the persons could reasonably be expected to use. SOR/2013-17, s. 12(F)
Canadian Energy Regulator Processing Plant Regulations — 45
45 The company shall ensure that all visitors to its processing plant are made familiar with the components of the safety program necessary for their personal safety before they enter the plant.
Canadian Energy Regulator Processing Plant Regulations — 46
46 A company shall immediately notify the Regulator of any incident relating to the construction, operation or abandonment of its processing plant and shall submit to the Regulator a preliminary incident report as soon as practicable and a detailed incident report as soon as practicable. SOR/2020-50, s. 36
Canadian Energy Regulator Processing Plant Regulations — 47
47 A company shall (a) immediately notify the Regulator of any hazard that renders or may render its processing plant unsafe to operate; and (b) as soon as practicable provide the Regulator with a report assessing the hazard identified in paragraph (a) including a proposed contingency plan and a description of the cause, duration and potential impacts of the hazard, of repairs to be made and of measures to prevent future failures. SOR/2020-50, s. 36
Canadian Energy Regulator Processing Plant Regulations — 48
48 A company shall report to the Regulator, and to the appropriate authorities of the province in which its processing plant is located, any burning of either hydrocarbon gas or a byproduct of the processing of hydrocarbon gas that occurs as a result of an emergency condition. SOR/2020-50, s. 36
Canadian Energy Regulator Processing Plant Regulations — 49
49 (1) In this section, suspend means to interrupt the operation of the whole or a portion of a processing plant due to an unforeseen event or to conduct scheduled maintenance, repairs or replacements. (1.1) A company shall, as soon as practicable, notify the Regulator and the appropriate authorities of the province in which its processing plant is located of any decision made by the company to suspend (a) the operation of the whole plant for a period exceeding 24 hours; or (b) the operation of any portion of the plant for a period exceeding seven days. (2) In addition to the notification under subsection (1.1), the company shall provide the following information to the Regulator and to the appropriate authorities of the province in which its processing plant is located: (a) details of the operations to be suspended; (b) the reason for the suspension; (c) the duration of the suspension; and (d) the effect of the suspension on the throughput of the plant, on the safety of persons or on the environment. SOR/2013-17, s. 13 SOR/2020-50, s. 36
Canadian Energy Regulator Processing Plant Regulations — 50
50 A company shall prepare and keep current a report setting out the number of employees necessary to operate its processing plant safely and the competencies required for each position.
Canadian Energy Regulator Processing Plant Regulations — 51
51 A company shall, on a regular basis, conduct a balance analysis measuring input quantities and product and emission quantities for its processing plant.
Canadian Energy Regulator Processing Plant Regulations — 52
52 (1) A company shall conduct audits and inspections on a regular basis to ensure that its processing plant is designed, constructed, operated or abandoned in compliance with (a) Parts 2 and 3 of the Act; (b) Part 6 of the Act as it relates to the safety and security of persons and for the protection of property and the environment; (c) these Regulations; and (d) the terms and conditions of any certificate or order issued by the Commission, as they relate to the safety and security of persons and for the protection of property and the environment. (2) The company shall ensure that an audit sets out (a) all cases of non-compliance that have been noted; and (b) any corrective action taken or planned to be taken. SOR/2020-50, s. 34
Canadian Energy Regulator Processing Plant Regulations — 53
53 (1) When a company constructs, operates or abandons a processing plant, the company or its agent or mandatary shall inspect the construction, operation or abandonment to ensure that the requirements of these Regulations are met and that the terms and conditions of any certificate or order issued by the Commission are complied with. (2) The company shall ensure that an inspection is performed by a person who has sufficient expertise, knowledge and training to perform the inspection competently. (3) The company shall ensure that its agent or mandatary is independent of any contractor hired to construct, operate or abandon the processing plant. SOR/2020-50, s. 35
Canadian Energy Regulator Processing Plant Regulations — 54
54 A company shall annually audit the competencies of all employees in supervisory or operational positions at its processing plant.
Canadian Energy Regulator Processing Plant Regulations — 55
55 A company shall develop, implement and maintain a record retention and handling program.
Canadian Energy Regulator Processing Plant Regulations — 57
57 These Regulations come into force on the day on which they are registered.
Transfer of the Customs Services Regulations — Transfer of the Customs Services Regulations
Her Excellency the Governor General in Council, on the recommendation of the Prime Minister, pursuant to paragraph 36(1)(b) of the Public Service Employment Act , hereby makes the annexed Transfer of the Customs Services Regulations .
Transfer of the Customs Services Regulations — 1
1 Subsections 37.3(1) and (2) of the Public Service Employment Act apply to all persons employed or engaged in the following portions of the Public Service within the Canada Customs and Revenue Agency: (a) the Customs Branch; (b) the Customs Operations Division of the Investigations Directorate of the Compliance Programs Branch; (c) the Customs Appeal Directorate of the Appeals Branch; and (d) that portion within each of the Agency’s regional divisions responsible for the administration of the Customs program, other than the portions of those regional divisions that relate to collections.
Transfer of the Customs Services Regulations — 2
2 These Regulations come into force on December 12, 2003.
Transfer of Portions of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency Regulations — Transfer of Portions of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency Regulations
Her Excellency the Governor General in Council, on the recommendation of the Prime Minister, pursuant to paragraph 36(1)(b) of the Public Service Employment Act , hereby makes the annexed Transfer of Portions of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency Regulations .
Transfer of Portions of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency Regulations — 1
1 Subsections 37.3(1) and (2) of the Public Service Employment Act apply to all persons employed or engaged in the Public Service within the Canadian Food Inspection Agency in those portions of the Operations Branch that provide passenger and initial import inspection services performed at airports and other Canadian border points other than import service centres.
Transfer of Portions of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency Regulations — 2
2 These Regulations come into force on December 12, 2003.
Regulations for the Purposes of the Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund Act — a
Her Excellency the Governor General in Council, on the recommendation of the Minister of Industry, pursuant to paragraph 5(a) of the Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund Act a , hereby makes the annexed Regulations Prescribing Capital Assets for the Purpose of the Definition Strategic Infrastructure in the Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund Act . a S.C. 2002, c. 9, s. 47
Regulations for the Purposes of the Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund Act — 1
1 The following are prescribed as other fixed capital assets for the purpose of paragraph (f) of the definition strategic infrastructure in section 2 of the Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund Act : (a) advanced telecommunications and high-speed broadband infrastructure; and (b) all infrastructure situated in Yukon, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut not otherwise prescribed in paragraph (a) of this subsection or set out in any of paragraphs (a) to (e) of that definition. SOR/2004-200, s. 2
Regulations for the Purposes of the Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund Act — 2
2 These Regulations come into force on the day they are registered.
Information Technology Activities (Authorized Foreign Banks) Regulations — a
Her Excellency the Governor General in Council, on the recommendation of the Minister of Finance, pursuant to section 978 a of the Bank Act b , hereby makes the annexed Information Technology Activities (Authorized Foreign Banks) Regulations . a S.C. 2001, c. 9, s. 183 b S.C. 1991, c. 46
Information Technology Activities (Authorized Foreign Banks) Regulations — 1
Definition of Act 1 In these Regulations, Act means the Bank Act .
Information Technology Activities (Authorized Foreign Banks) Regulations — 2
Prescribed purpose or circumstance 2 For the purposes of subparagraph 539(1)(b.2)(iii) of the Act and subject to the approval required under paragraph 539(1)(b.2) of the Act, an authorized foreign bank may develop, design, hold, manage, manufacture, sell or otherwise deal with data transmission systems, information sites, communication devices or information platforms or portals that are used for a purpose or in a circumstance that is materially related to the provision of financial products or services by (a) the authorized foreign bank; (b) an entity associated, within the meaning of section 507 of the Act, with the authorized foreign bank; or (c) an entity in which the authorized foreign bank or an entity associated, within the meaning of section 507 of the Act, with the authorized foreign bank holds a substantial investment.
Information Technology Activities (Authorized Foreign Banks) Regulations — 3
Coming into force 3 These Regulations come into force on the day on which they are registered.
Information Technology Activities (Banks) Regulations — a
Her Excellency the Governor General in Council, on the recommendation of the Minister of Finance, pursuant to sections 474 a and 978 b of the Bank Act c , hereby makes the annexed Information Technology Activities (Banks) Regulations . a S.C. 2001, c. 9, s. 127 b S.C. 2001, c. 9, s. 183 c S.C. 1991, c. 46
Information Technology Activities (Banks) Regulations — 1
Definitions 1 The following definitions apply in these Regulations. Act means the Bank Act . ( Loi ) balance sheet value , in respect of the shares and ownership interests held by an entity, means the value reported on its balance sheet on an unconsolidated basis. ( valeur au bilan ) book value [Repealed, SOR/2008-168, s. 5] member of a bank’s group has the same meaning as in subsection 464(2) of the Act. ( membre du groupe d’une banque ) SOR/2008-168, s. 5
Information Technology Activities (Banks) Regulations — Information Technology Activities (Banks) Regulations
balance sheet value , in respect of the shares and ownership interests held by an entity, means the value reported on its balance sheet on an unconsolidated basis. ( valeur au bilan )
Information Technology Activities (Banks) Regulations — Information Technology Activities (Banks) Regulations
book value [Repealed, SOR/2008-168, s. 5]
Information Technology Activities (Banks) Regulations — Information Technology Activities (Banks) Regulations
member of a bank’s group has the same meaning as in subsection 464(2) of the Act. ( membre du groupe d’une banque )
Information Technology Activities (Banks) Regulations — 2
Prescribed purpose or circumstance 2 For the purposes of subparagraph 410(1)(c.1)(iii) of the Act and subject to the approval required under paragraph 410(1)(c.1) of the Act, a bank may develop, design, hold, manage, manufacture, sell or otherwise deal with data transmission systems, information sites, communication devices or information platforms or portals that are used for a purpose or in a circumstance that is materially related to the provision of financial products or services by the bank or a member of the bank’s group.