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Underground Hydrocarbons Storage Regulations (N.S. Reg. 148/2002).

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
Nova Scotia
Document type
Regulation
Date
2002 (2011)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Energy, Mineral resources
Keyword
Energy conservation/energy production Natural gas Oil Transport/storage Enforcement/compliance Minerals
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

The present Regulations are made under section 33 of the Underground Hydrocarbons Storage Act. The Regulations and Code of Practice shall provide guidelines for the location, construction, operation and closure of underground storage reservoirs in Nova Scotia. Moreover, the Regulations and Code of Practice provide comprehensive technical, safety and reporting requirements for the underground storage of hydrocarbons in Nova Scotia. They shall be administered by the Department of Energy and the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board. The text consists of 39 sections.

Full text
English
Website
www.gov.ns.ca

References - Legislation

Implements

Underground Hydrocarbons Storage Act (S.N.S. 2001, c. 37).

Legislation | Canada | 2002

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Natural gas, Oil, Institution, Transport/storage, Minerals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX