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Oil and Gas Geophysical Operations Regulations (N.W.T. Reg. 028-2014).

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
Northwest Territories
Document type
Regulation
Date
2014
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Mineral resources
Keyword
Minerals Mining Oil Natural gas Exploration Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Enforcement/compliance Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Entry into force notes
The present Regulations enter into force on 1 April 2014.
Abstract

The present Regulations are made under section 52of the 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 42 sections divided into 6 Parts as follows: General (1); Offshore geophysical operations (2); Onshore geophysical operations (3); Occupational safety and health (4); Reporting requirements (5); Accidents (6). 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 (A); Minimum distance in respect of magazines (B); Minimum distance between charge and commercial electromagnetic transmitters (C).

Full text
English/French
Website
www.gov.nt.ca

References - Legislation

Implements

Oil and Gas Operations Act (S.N.W.T. 2014, c. 14).

Legislation | Canada | 2014 (2016)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Oil, Natural gas, Minerals, Exploration, Mining, Pollution control, Transport/storage, Authorization/permit, Indigenous peoples

Source: FAO, FAOLEX