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Canada Oil and Gas Certificate of Fitness Regulations — 9
9 (1) Subject to subsections (2) and (3), a certificate of fitness ceases to be valid where (a) the certifying authority or the Chief determines (i) that any of the information submitted under subsection 4(5) was incorrect and that the certificate of fitness would not have been issued if that information had been correct, (ii) that the installation no longer meets the requirements of paragraph 4(2)(a), or (iii) that the installation has not been inspected, monitored and maintained in accordance with any limitations endorsed on the certificate of fitness; or (b) the Chief determines that the certifying authority has failed to carry out the scope of work relating to the installation in respect of which the certificate of fitness was issued. (2) At least 30 days before a determination is made pursuant to subsection (1), notice, in writing, that a determination is going to be made shall be given (a) in the case of a determination by the certifying authority, by the certifying authority to the Chief and the person to whom the certificate of fitness in respect of which the determination is to be made has been issued; and (b) in the case of a determination by the Chief, by the Chief to the certifying authority and the person referred to in paragraph (a). (3) Before making a determination pursuant to subsection (1), the certifying authority or the Chief, as the case may be, shall consider any information in relation to that determination that is provided by any person notified pursuant to subsection (2). SOR/2009-315, ss. 95, 96(F)
Canada Oil and Gas Certificate of Fitness Regulations — 10
10 Where a person to whom a certificate of fitness has been issued intends to change the certifying authority in respect of an installation, the person shall (a) where possible, notify the Chief at least 90 days before the change is made; and (b) where it is not possible to notify the Chief in accordance with paragraph (a), notify the Chief as soon as the person changes the certifying authority. SOR/2009-315, s. 96(F)
Canada Oil and Gas Geophysical Operations Regulations — *
Whereas, pursuant to subsection 15(1) of the Canada Oil and Gas Operations Act * , a copy of the proposed Regulations respecting geophysical operations in relation to exploration for oil and gas in any area to which the Canada Oil and Gas Operations Act applies , substantially in the form set out in the annexed text, was published in the Canada Gazette Part I on June 11, 1994, and a reasonable opportunity was afforded to interested persons to make representations with respect thereto; * S.C. 1992, c. 35, s. 2
Canada Oil and Gas Geophysical Operations Regulations — **
Therefore, His Excellency the Governor General in Council, on the recommendation of the Minister of Natural Resources and the Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development, pursuant to section 14 ** of the Canada Oil and Gas Operations Act , is pleased hereby to make the annexed Regulations respecting geophysical operations in relation to exploration for oil and gas in any area to which the Canada Oil and Gas Operations Act applies . ** S.C. 1994, c. 10, s. 7
Canada Oil and Gas Geophysical Operations Regulations — 1
1 These Regulations may be cited as the Canada Oil and Gas Geophysical Operations Regulations .
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Act means the Canada Oil and Gas Operations Act ; ( Loi )
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complement , in respect of a vessel or platform from which an offshore geophysical operation is conducted, means all persons on the vessel or platform whose primary duties relate to the operation of the vessel or platform; ( équipage )
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conservation officer means the person appointed as such pursuant to section 53 of the Act; ( agent du contrôle de l’exploitation )
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explosive has the same meaning as in section 2 of the Explosives Act ; ( explosif )
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geophysical crew means all persons engaged in a geophysical operation, but does not include any member of the complement; ( équipe d’étude géophysique )
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geophysical operation means the measurement or investigation, by indirect methods, of the subsurface of the earth for the purpose of locating oil or gas or of determining the nature of the seabed and subsurface conditions at a proposed drilling site or of a proposed pipeline route, and includes a seismic survey, resistivity survey, gravimetric survey, magnetic survey, electrical survey and geochemical survey and any work preparatory to that measurement or investigation, such as field tests of energy sources, calibration of instruments and cable ballasting, but does not include a velocity survey or a vertical seismic survey that is not a walkaway vertical seismic survey; ( étude géophysique )
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geophysical operation authorization means an authorization issued pursuant to paragraph 5(1)(b) of the Act to conduct a geophysical operation; ( autorisation d’étude géophysique )
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gravimetric survey means a geophysical operation that measures the properties of the earth’s gravitational field; ( étude gravimétrique )
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interest has the same meaning as in section 2 of the Canada Petroleum Resources Act ; ( titre )
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magnetic survey means a geophysical operation that measures the properties of the earth’s magnetic field; ( étude magnétique )
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non-exclusive survey means a geophysical operation that is conducted to acquire data for the purpose of sale, in whole or in part, to the public; ( étude non exclusive )
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offshore geophysical operation means a geophysical operation that is not an onshore geophysical operation; ( étude géophysique extracôtière )
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onshore geophysical operation means a geophysical operation that is conducted on or over land not normally submerged or on or over ice; ( étude géophysique sur terre )
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operator means a person who holds a geophysical operation authorization; ( exploitant )
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participant means a person who is a party to an agreement pursuant to which a participation survey is conducted; ( participant )
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participation survey means a geophysical operation that is conducted by an operator pursuant to an agreement between the operator and one or more participants to acquire data that are to be shared among the participants; ( étude en participation )
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seismic energy source means an energy source that is used to generate acoustic waves in a seismic survey; ( source d’énergie sismique )
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seismic survey means a geophysical operation that uses a seismic energy source to generate acoustic waves that propagate through the earth, are reflected from or refracted along subsurface layers of the earth, and are subsequently recorded; ( étude sismique )
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shotpoint means the surface location of a seismic energy source. ( point de tir )
Canada Oil and Gas Geophysical Operations Regulations — 3
3 Any person may apply for a geophysical operation authorization by submitting to the Chief Conservation Officer three copies of a completed application form.
Canada Oil and Gas Geophysical Operations Regulations — 4
4 (1) Subject to section 5, an application in respect of an offshore geophysical operation shall be submitted not less than (a) 30 days before the planned commencement date of the operation, if chemical explosives are not the proposed seismic energy source; and (b) 90 days before the planned commencement date of the operation, if chemical explosives are the proposed seismic energy source. (2) Subject to section 5, an application in respect of an onshore geophysical operation shall be submitted not less than 30 days before the planned commencement date of the operation.
Canada Oil and Gas Geophysical Operations Regulations — 5
5 (1) An application to extend the duration for which a geophysical operation has been authorized shall be submitted at least 15 days before the end of the period being extended or, where the commencement date is being modified, the planned new commencement date. (2) An application in respect of any modification of a geophysical operation that has been authorized, other than a modification of its duration, shall be submitted at least 15 days before the commencement of the geophysical operation or, where the geophysical operation has commenced, the start of the geophysical operation as modified.
Canada Oil and Gas Geophysical Operations Regulations — 6
6 When a geophysical operation is commenced, terminated or cancelled by an operator, the operator shall forthwith notify the Chief Conservation Officer in writing of the date of commencement, termination or cancellation.
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7 Every operator shall post a copy of the geophysical operation authorization in a conspicuous location in the vessel, platform or aircraft from which the geophysical operation is conducted or, in the case of an onshore geophysical operation, at the field location of that operation.
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8 Every operator shall take all reasonable safeguards against damage to property as a result of a geophysical operation.
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9 Where a fire occurs as a result of a geophysical operation, the operator shall take all safe and reasonable measures to control and extinguish the fire and to minimize any danger to persons, property or the environment that results or may reasonably be expected to result from the fire.
Canada Oil and Gas Geophysical Operations Regulations — 10
10 Subject to any other applicable law, every operator shall ensure that all refuse produced as a result of a geophysical operation is handled in the following manner: (a) all fuel, oil, oily material or lubricants are collected in a closed system that is designed for that purpose; (b) all oil or oily material that is not burned at the field location where the operation is conducted and all non-combustible material is transported in a suitable container to, and disposed of at, a suitable waste disposal facility on land; and (c) where combustible material is burned on a vessel or platform, precautions are taken to ensure that the fire does not endanger any person or the safety of the vessel or platform.
Canada Oil and Gas Geophysical Operations Regulations — 11
11 Where an operator who is conducting an offshore geophysical operation uses or intends to use an air gun as a seismic energy source, the operator shall ensure that (a) all air gun components are maintained in good operating condition and are kept free from dirt, oil and excess grease; (b) during the operation, the air vessels, air manifolds, air lines, electrical lines and the compressor of the air gun system are regularly inspected for signs of abrasion and wear, and that the compressor, where defective, and any defective air vessels are promptly repaired or replaced and any defective manifolds or lines are promptly replaced; (c) all fittings, valves, hoses, electrical lines, pipes or other components used for an air gun comply with the manufacturer’s specifications for that air gun; (d) where there is air pressure in the air gun, the pressure is maintained as low as is practicable but sufficiently high to ensure that the air gun remains seated and that there is no danger of accidental firing; (e) no maintenance of the air gun is carried out until (i) the air pressure in the air gun and the air line connected to the air gun has been completely bled off, and (ii) the shuttle of the air gun can be moved freely by use of a wooden safety tool to confirm that the air gun has been completely depressurized; and (f) where more than one air gun is used as a seismic energy source, a procedure is established and followed for the connection of each air gun to its air line and pressure control valve.
Canada Oil and Gas Geophysical Operations Regulations — 12
12 (1) Where an air gun is test-fired on the deck of a vessel or platform during an offshore geophysical operation, the operator shall ensure that the person who is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the air gun is present during the test. (2) Where a test referred to in subsection (1) is carried out, the responsible person referred to in that subsection shall ensure that (a) before the test-firing, a siren is sounded to alert all persons aboard the vessel or platform of an impending air gun test-firing operation, in time to allow evacuation of an area within an 8 m radius of the test-firing site; (b) not more than one air gun is test-fired at one time; (c) before the test-firing, an inspection is done to ensure that the area within an 8 m radius of the test-firing site is clear of unauthorized persons; (d) all pipes and hoses connected to the air gun that are subject to high pressure are secured or equipped with safety chains to prevent whipping of the pipes or hoses when air pressure is injected into them; (e) the air pressure in the air gun is below 500 psi; and (f) the person in charge of the vessel or platform is advised that the test is being carried out. (3) During an offshore geophysical operation, no air gun shall be test-fired while the air gun is in the water if there are divers within 1,500 m of the air gun. (4) During an offshore geophysical operation, no air gun shall be test-fired on a vessel or platform without the approval of the Chief Safety Officer.
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13 Where an operator who is conducting an offshore geophysical operation uses or intends to use a gas exploder as a seismic energy source, the operator shall ensure that (a) no person smokes, welds or brazes in any area that is in close proximity to any gas cylinders or inflammable liquid tanks; (b) gas storage areas are properly ventilated; (c) all valves and fittings used on a gas cylinder are approved by the manufacturer of the cylinder for use on the cylinder; (d) all equipment used for handling explosives is approved by the manufacturer of the equipment for the handling of explosives; (e) every gas cylinder and inflammable liquid tank is stored in an area set aside for that purpose and signs warning of the hazard of explosion are posted in conspicuous locations in that area; (f) every propane or butane cylinder is stored at the greatest possible distance from any oxygen cylinder or inflammable liquid tank; and (g) every gas cylinder is protected from overheating.
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14 Where an operator who is conducting an offshore geophysical operation uses or intends to use an electrical seismic energy source, the operator shall ensure that (a) the charging and discharging circuits of the electrical seismic energy source are equipped with circuit breakers; (b) the electrical cables of the electrical seismic energy source are protected from damage and are adequately insulated and grounded to prevent current leakage and electrical shock; and (c) the electrical seismic energy source, when tested, is fully immersed in water.
Canada Oil and Gas Geophysical Operations Regulations — 15
15 Where a helicopter is used in an offshore geophysical operation, the operator shall ensure that (a) the helicopter deck on the vessel or platform from which the operation is conducted is designed, constructed and operated in accordance with the Guidelines Respecting Helicopter Facilities on Ships , TP 4414, published in December 1986 by the Canadian Coast Guard, as amended from time to time; and (b) an immersion suit that complies with the Canadian General Standards Board Standard CAN/CGSB-65.17-M88, Helicopter Passenger Transportation Suit System , published in January 1988, as amended from time to time, is worn by every member of the geophysical crew who is on a flight to or from the vessel or platform from which the operation is conducted.
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16 Every operator who is conducting an onshore geophysical operation shall (a) determine the location of survey monuments in the vicinity of the field location of the operation and along any access roads or trails; (b) before the movement of any equipment, ensure that all survey monuments are clearly flagged; and (c) ensure that no work that is related to the operation is conducted within 2 m of a survey monument.
Canada Oil and Gas Geophysical Operations Regulations — 17
17 (1) Every operator who is conducting an onshore geophysical operation shall, when determining the location for a seismic energy source, ensure that the seismic energy source (a) is located so that, when the energy source is activated, no damage is caused to any wells, mines, pipelines, buried utilities, buildings or dams; (b) is placed at least 2 m from any driveway, gateway or buried telephone or other communication line; (c) where the energy source is a charge comprised of explosives, is placed (i) where the quantity of explosives being used for the charge is set out in column I of an item of Schedule I, at least the distance set out in column II of that item from any oil or gas well or the centre line of any oil or gas pipeline, and (ii) where the quantity of explosives being used for the charge is set out in column I of an item of Schedule I, at least twice the distance set out in column II of that item from any dam, residence, area of public congregation or water well; and (d) where the energy source is other than a charge referred to in paragraph (c), is placed at least (i) 100 m from any dam, (ii) 15 m from any oil or gas well or the centre line of any oil or gas pipeline, (iii) 50 m from any residence, structure with a concrete base or area of public congregation, and (iv) 100 m from any water well if the energy source is vibroseis, or 50 m from such a well if the energy source is not vibroseis. (2) An operator shall not allow more than 500 kg of explosives to be detonated in any shot hole or array of shot holes. (3) Every operator who is conducting an onshore geophysical operation shall ensure that (a) magazines that contain a quantity of explosives set out in column I of an item of Schedule II are located at least (i) the distance set out in column II of that item from any highway or road accessible to the public, any railway, airfield, bank of a navigable or recreational waterway, park or other recreational area, or the work area for the operation, and (ii) twice the distance set out in column II of that item from any building or storage area for inflammable substances in bulk; and (b) magazines are located or protected so that they will not be damaged by accidental impact.
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18 (1) Every operator who is conducting an onshore geophysical operation shall, when charges are being prepared, ensure that (a) no tools other than tools made of bronze or another non-sparking material are used to cut or pierce a cartridge; (b) there is no stripping of cartridges; (c) priming is done only at the blasting site and all explosives, other than the charge to be loaded into the shot hole, are kept inside a magazine until the primed cartridge is loaded into the shot hole; (d) no detonating cord is capped and no cartridge is primed in any place where explosives are stored; and (e) the detonating cord is handled in a manner that prevents bending or pinching of the cord. (2) Every operator who is conducting an onshore geophysical operation shall ensure that all the electric detonators used in a circuit are of the same design and made by the same manufacturer.
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19 (1) Every operator who is conducting an onshore geophysical operation shall, when a shot hole is being drilled for a charge, ensure that (a) no drilling is done within 5 m of a shot hole that contains a charge, whether or not the charge has been detonated; and (b) the shot hole is of sufficient size to allow the insertion of a charge into position in the shot hole without the use of undue force. (2) Every operator who is conducting an onshore geophysical operation shall, when a shot hole is being drilled in an area that is prone to deposits of shallow gas, ensure that (a) the drilling rig is positioned, with respect to the wind, so that gas encountered during drilling will not accumulate in the vicinity of the rig; (b) the drilling rig is free from heat sources that might ignite any gas that has accumulated in the vicinity of the rig; and (c) the engine is equipped with air intake shut-off valves that can be activated by the driller. (3) Every operator who is conducting an onshore geophysical operation shall, when gas is encountered during drilling, and where it can be done safely, allowing sufficient time to permit evacuation, ensure that the air intake shut-off valves on the engine are placed in the off position.
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21 Every operator who is conducting an onshore geophysical operation shall ensure that all shot holes that contain a charge are clearly flagged.