Geophysical Exploration Regulation (B.C. Reg. 280/2010). Country/Territory Canada Territorial subdivision British Columbia Document type Regulation Date 2010 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Land & soil, Mineral resources Keyword Survey/mapping Public land Mining Exploration Policy/planning Inspection Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Authorization/permit Geographical area Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic Abstract The present Regulation lays down provisions relating to geological and geophysical surveys and activities and provides information and data to be used by government and industry to analyze and evaluate the potential for oil and gas resources and potential geologic hazards of offshore areas. The text consists of 12 sections as follows: Interpretation (1); Reports (2); Survey monuments (3); Geophysical exploration near pipeline, utility, residence, etc. (4); Hole plugging (5); Marking shot holes (6); Misfired charges (7); Flow of gas or water (8); Refuse removal (9); Campsite cleanup and restoration (10); Repair of damage (11); Obligations on cancellation or cessation of operations (12). Full text English Website www.qp.gov.bc.ca References - Legislation Implements Oil and Gas Activities Act ([S.B.C. 2008] Chapter 36). Legislation | Canada | 2008 (2016) Keyword: Basic legislation, Institution, Oil, Natural gas, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Dispute settlement, Court/tribunal, Offences/penalties, Indigenous peoples Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repeals Geophysical Exploration Regulation (B.C. Reg. 361/98). Legislation | Canada | 1998 (2004) Keyword: Mining, Exploration, Policy/planning, Inspection, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implemented by Geothermal Geophysical Exploration Regulation (B.C. Reg. 358/98). Legislation | Canada | 1998 (2010) Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Natural gas, Renewable energy, Enforcement/compliance Source: FAO, FAOLEX Administrative Penalties Regulation (B.C. Reg. 35/2011). Legislation | Canada | 2011 (2019) Keyword: Oil, Natural gas, Offences/penalties, EIA Source: FAO, FAOLEX