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Canada Oil and Gas Geophysical Operations Regulations (SOR/96-117).

Country/Territory
Canada
Document type
Regulation
Date
1966
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
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.
Subject
Energy, Mineral resources
Keyword
Energy conservation/energy production Natural gas Minerals Mining Oil Exploration Data collection/reporting Enforcement/compliance Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

The present Regulations enact subsection 15(1) of the Canada Oil and Gas Operations Act. In particular, the Regulations lay down provisions relating to geophysical operations concerning exploration for oil and gas in any area to which the above-mentioned Act applies. The text consists of 41 sections divided into 6 Parts as follows: General (I); Offshore geophysical operations (II); Onshore geophysical operations (III); Occupational safety and health (IV); Reporting requirements (V); Accidents (VI). Three Schedules are enclosed as follows: Minimum distance between a charge and any oil or gas well or the centre line of any oil or gas pipeline (I); Minimum distance in respect of magazines (II); Minimum distance between charge and commercial electromagnetic transmitters (III).

Full text
English
Website
www.gc.ca

References - Legislation

Implements

Canada Oil and Gas Operations Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. O-7).

Legislation | Canada | 1985 (2016)

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Natural gas, Minerals, Exploration, Mining, Oil, Pollution control, Authorization/permit, Indigenous peoples

Source: FAO, FAOLEX