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Petroleum and Natural Gas Act (R.S.N.L. 1990, c. P-10).

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
Newfoundland
Document type
Legislation
Date
1970 (2011)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act respecting petroleum and natural gas.
Subject
Energy
Keyword
Oil Natural gas Authorization/permit Special fund Royalties/fees
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

This Act provides for the exploration and exploitation of petroleum and natural gas resources in the Province. The Act contains provisions on leases, permits and licences. Under section 11, the Lieutenant Governor in Council may establish the Fisheries Compensation Board for Petroleum Related Damages, which is also responsible for the administration of a compensation fund. The second Part of the Act is dedicated to royalties.

Full text
English
Website
www.gov.nf.ca

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Royalty Regulations, 2003 (N.L.R. 71/03).

Legislation | Canada | 2003 (2014)

Keyword: Oil, Natural gas, Royalties/fees

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Petroleum Drilling Regulations (C.N.L.R. 1150/61).

Legislation | Canada | 1996

Keyword: Oil, Mining

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Petroleum Regulations (C.N.L.R. 1151/96).

Legislation | Canada | 1996

Keyword: Oil, Mining, Exploration, Policy/planning, Inspection, Access-to-information, Early warning system, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Port au Port Peninsula Petroleum and Natural Gas Development Area Order (C.N.L.R. 1018/96).

Legislation | Canada | 1996

Keyword: Oil, Mining, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Oil Royalty Regulations (C.N.L.R. 22/96).

Legislation | Canada | 1996 (1997)

Keyword: Oil, Royalties/fees, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX