Underground Hydrocarbons Storage Act (S.N.S. 2001, c. 37). País/Territorio Canadá Subdivisión territorial Nova Scotia Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 2002 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Título completoAn Act respecting the storage of hydrocarbons in underground formations. Materia Energía, Recursos minerales Palabra clave Conservación de energía/producción de energía Gas natural Hidrocarburos Institución Transporte/depósito Minerales Área geográphica Americas, Ártico, Asia y Pacifico, Pacífico Oriental, América del Norte, Atlántico Norte Resumen For the purpose of the present Act "hydrocarbon" means an organic compound containing carbon and hydrogen and includes oil and natural gas. In particular, the Act lays down provisions relating to the regulatory process for the operation of underground gas storage facilities in the province. The Act also transfers regulatory responsibility for the construction and operation of these facilities to the Nova Scotia Petroleum Directorate and the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board from the Department of Natural Resources. Furthermore, the Act provides for a code of practice that will establish guidelines for operating underground gas storage facilities. It also provides for new regulations to be drafted in consultation with the public and other stakeholders. The text consists of 36 sections. Texto completo Inglés Página web www.gov.ns.ca Referencias - Legislación Implementado por Underground Hydrocarbons Storage Regulations (N.S. Reg. 148/2002). Legislación | Canadá | 2002 (2011) Palabra clave: Conservación de energía/producción de energía, Gas natural, Hidrocarburos, Transporte/depósito, Cumplimiento/aplicación, Minerales Fuente: FAO, FAOLEX