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Onshore Pipeline Regulations, 1999 (SOR/99-294).

Country/Territory
Canada
Document type
Regulation
Date
1999 (2016)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Energy
Keyword
Energy conservation/energy production Natural gas Oil Transport/storage Policy/planning Inspection Data collection/reporting Enforcement/compliance
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

The present Regulations are made under the National Energy Board Act (RSC 1985, c. N-7). In particular, the Onshore Pipeline Regulations, 1999 ensure that pipelines are designed and operated to prescriptive requirements. These requirements include design, quality of materials, construction, and operations and maintenance. The text consists of 58 sections divided into 10 Parts as follows: Design of the pipeline (1); Materials (2); Joining (3); Construction (4); Pressure testing (5): Operation and maintenance (6); Abandonment (7); Reporting (8); Audits and inspection (9); Record retention (10).

Full text
English
Website
www.gc.ca

References - Legislation

Implements

National Energy Board Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. N-7).

Legislation | Canada | 1985 (2016)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Institution, Energy conservation/energy production, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, International trade, Royalties/fees

Source: FAO, FAOLEX