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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