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Pipeline Act (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 345).

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
Nova Scotia
Document type
Legislation
Date
1989 (2001)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act respecting the transmission of oil and gas.
Subject
Mineral resources
Keyword
Natural gas Oil Transport/storage Inspection Institution Offences/penalties Exploration Authorization/permit Mining
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

The present Act lays down provisions relating to the control and inspection of pipelines. In particular, the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board shall exercise control over the manner in which all pipelines, including gas pipelines, are constructed, tested, maintained and operated. Section 7 establishes that no person shall construct a pipeline or any part thereof except pursuant to a permit. The text – consisting of 45 sections – deals with the following aspects: issuance of permits, application for licence, transmission of authorized substance, suspension or cancellation of licence, removal or abandonment of pipeline, right of entry and inspection, leak in pipelines, damage to other structure, title to property in pipeline and offence and penalty.

Full text
English
Website
www.gov.ns.ca

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Pipeline Regulations (Nova Scotia) (N.S. Reg. 66/98).

Legislation | Canada | 1998 (2004)

Keyword: Natural gas, Oil, Transport/storage, Inspection, Institution, Data collection/reporting, Offences/penalties, Exploration, Authorization/permit, Mining

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Land Acquisition Regulations (N.S. Reg. 67/98).

Legislation | Canada | 1998

Keyword: Land tenure, Expropriation, Oil, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Natural gas, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Sable Offshore Energy Project Regulations (N.S. Reg. 32/2005).

Legislation | Canada | 1997

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Natural gas, Transport/storage, Inspection, Enforcement/compliance, Exploration, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX