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

Subject

Energy, Mineral resources

Keyword

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

Geographical area

Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic

Abstract

The purpose of this Act is to promote: a) safety, in particular by encouraging operators exploiting oil or gas to exert appropriate care to achieve safety; b) environment protection; c) conservation of oil and gas resources; and d) joint production arrangements. Section 4 establishes that no person shall otherwise carry on any work or activity related to the exploration for or the production of oil or gas in any area to which this Act applies. Section 5 lays down provisions relating to licences and authorizations. The text consists of 128 sections divided into 3 Parts.

Full text

English

Website

www.gc.ca

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Canada Oil and Gas Installations Regulations (SOR/96-118).

Legislation | Canada | 1996 (2009)

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Natural gas, Minerals, Mining, Oil, Pollution control, Data collection/reporting, Liability/compensation, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Canada Oil and Gas Production and Conservation Regulations (SOR/90-791).

Legislation | Canada | 1990 (2011)

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Natural gas, Pollution control, Minerals, Mining, Oil, Exploration, Inspection, Data collection/reporting, Authorization/permit, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Oil and Gas Spills and Debris Liability Regulations (SOR/87-331).

Legislation | Canada | 1987

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Natural gas, Minerals, Mining, Oil, Liability/compensation, Enforcement/compliance, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Canada Oil and Gas Operations Regulations (SOR/83-149).

Legislation | Canada | 1983

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Natural gas, Minerals, Mining, Oil, Exploration, Registration, Enforcement/compliance, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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

Legislation | Canada | 1966

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Natural gas, Minerals, Mining, Oil, Exploration, Data collection/reporting, Enforcement/compliance, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Canada Oil and Gas Certificate of Fitness Regulations (SOR/96-114).

Legislation | Canada | 1996 (2009)

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Natural gas, Minerals, Mining, Oil, Exploration, Data collection/reporting, Certification, Enforcement/compliance, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Canada Oil and Gas Drilling Regulations (SOR/79-82).

Legislation | Canada | 1979

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Natural gas, Minerals, Mining, Oil, Exploration, Data collection/reporting, Authorization/permit, Inspection, Pollution control, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Polar Bear Pass Withdrawal Order (SOR/84-409).

Legislation | Canada | 1984

Keyword: Public land, Land tenure, Wild fauna, Wetlands, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Newfoundland Offshore Petroleum Drilling and Production Regulations (SOR/2009-316).

Legislation | Canada | 2009 (2009)

Keyword: Sub-national agreement, Energy conservation/energy production, Oil, Policy/planning, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Canada Oil and Gas Drilling and Production Regulations (SOR/2009-315).

Legislation | Canada | 2009 (2009)

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Natural gas, Institution, Enforcement/compliance, Minerals, Exploration, Mining, Oil, Pollution control, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Canada Oil and Gas Operations Financial Requirements Regulations (SOR/2016-26).

Legislation | Canada | 2016

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Natural gas, Business/industry/corporations, Financing

Source: FAO, FAOLEX