Canada–Nova Scotia Offshore Area Petroleum Operations Framework Regulations — 1
Definitions 1 The following definitions apply in these Regulations. accidental event means an unexpected or unplanned event or circumstance or series of unexpected or unplanned events or circumstances that may lead to the loss of life or damage to the environment, including pollution. ( événement accidentel ) accommodations area means the area of an installation or vessel that contains the sleeping quarters, dining areas, food preparation areas, general recreation areas, offices and medical rooms and includes all washrooms in that area. ( aire d’habitation ) accommodations installation means an installation that is used to accommodate persons at a production site, drill site or dive site and that functions independently of a production installation, drilling installation or diving installation. ( installation d’habitation ) Act means the Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Resources Accord Implementation Act . ( Loi ) authorization means an authorization issued by the Board under paragraph 142(1)(b) of the Act. ( autorisation ) authorized inspector means a person who is recognized under the laws of Canada or of a province as qualified to inspect boilers and pressure systems or a representative of a certifying authority who is qualified to carry out that function. ( inspecteur autorisé ) barrier element means a physical element that on its own does not prevent the flow of fluids but that in combination with other physical elements forms a well barrier. ( élément de barrière ) barrier envelope means an envelope consisting of a set of barrier elements that prevents any unintended flow of fluids from the formation into the well-bore, another formation or the environment. ( enveloppe de barrière ) certificate of fitness means a certificate referred to in section 143.2 of the Act. ( certificat d’aptitude ) certifying authority means the American Bureau of Shipping, Bureau Veritas, Det norske Veritas or Lloyd’s Register. ( autorité ) classification society means a member of the International Association of Classification Societies that has recognized and relevant competence and experience in, and established rules and procedures for, the classification of fixed and floating structures, including vessels, that are used in oil or gas activities in locations with physical and environmental conditions similar to those of the offshore area. ( société de classification ) commingled production means the production of petroleum from more than one pool or zone through a common well where the production from each pool or zone is not measured separately. ( production mélangée ) completion interval means a section within a well that is prepared to permit (a) the production of fluids from the well; (b) the observation of the performance of the reservoir; or (c) the injection of fluids into the well. ( intervalle de complétion ) control centre means a continuously staffed work area in which a control system that is critical to the operation of an installation or a pipeline, to safety or to the prevention of waste and pollution is located. ( centre de commande ) control system means any system, station or panel used to monitor the status and control the operation of equipment used for or in support of the drilling for, or the production, processing or transportation of, petroleum or any system, station or panel used to monitor and control the operation of an installation. ( système de commande ) decommissioning and abandonment means the carrying out of the following processes in accordance with any applicable Act of Parliament, any applicable regulation made under an Act of Parliament, the applicable authorization and any approved development plans: (a) the cessation of operations; (b) the controlled abandonment of all wells; (c) the retirement from service and abandonment or removal of all installations, including their systems and equipment; and (d) the retirement from service and abandonment or removal of all pipelines and materials. ( désaffe