Legislation, Regulations & Guidelines
The Board's activities and decision making processes are guided by a regulatory framework which consists of the following: legislation, regulations, guidelines, memoranda of understanding and other regulatory documents. These documents can be accessed here:
Legislation
Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Resources Accord Implementation Act (Federal Version)
Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Resources Accord Implementation Act (Provincial Version)
Regulations Amending Schedule I
Canadian Environmental Assessment Act
Accord Agreement
Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Resources Accord
Decision Reports
Deep Panuke Offshore Gas Development Canada-Nova Scotia Benefits Plan and Development Plan Decision Report (2007)
Application to Amend the Cohasset Panuke Development Plan Decision Report (2005)
Sable Offshore Energy Project Canada-Nova Scotia Benefits Plan and Development Plan Decision Report (1997)
Regulations
Nova Scotia Offshore Area Petroleum Geophysical Operation Regulations
Nova Scotia Certificate of Fitness Regulations
Nova Scotia Offshore Area Petroleum Diving Regulations
Nova Scotia Offshore Area Petroleum Production and Conservation Regulations
Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Drilling Regulations
Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Installations Regulations
Canada-Nova Scotia Oil and Gas Spills and Debris Liability Regulations
Guidelines
Guideline for the Reporting and Investigation of Incidents (June 2009)
Chemical Selection Guidelines for Drilling and production Activities on Frontier Lands (April 2009)
Statement of Canadian Practice with respect to the Mitigation of Seismic Sound in the Marine Environment Notice to operators Joint Guidelines Respecting Data Acquisition and Reporting for Well, Pool and Field Evaluations in the Newfoundland and Nova Scotia Offshore Areas (June 2003) Draft Incident Reporting Guidelines (March 2003) Joint Guidelines Regarding Applications for Significant or Commercial Discovery Declarations and Amendments (May 2003) Measurement Guidelines (October 2003) Offshore Waste Treatment Guidelines (August 2002) Compensation Guidelines Respecting Damage Relating to Offshore Petroleum Activity (March 2002) Guidelines Respecting Drilling Programs in the Nova Scotia Offshore Area (April 2001) Conflict of Interest Guidelines For Members of the CNSOPB (January 2000) Joint C-NSOPB / C-NOPB Guidelines Respecting Financial Responsibility Requirements for Work or Activity in the Newfoundland and Nova Scotia Offshore areas (FRR) (December 2000) Cost Recovery Guidelines (April 1999) Plans and Authorizations Required for Development Projects (1995) Operator’s Safety Plan (1995) Industrial Benefits and Employment Plan - Nova Scotia Offshore Area (1994, 15 p.) Transboundary Crewing Guidance Respecting Physical Environment Programs during Petroleum Drilling and Production Activities on Frontier Lands (April 1994) Issuance of Exploration Licences (1993, 6 p.) Geophysical and Geological Programs in the Nova Scotia Offshore Area- Guidelines for Work Programs, Authorizations and Reports (1992, 18 p.) Land Division (1990, 2 p.) illustrating how grids and sections are defined
Occupation Health and Safety Requirements
CNSOPB Occupational Health and Safety Requirements - December 2000Notices
Safety Notices
Offshore Lifting Operations - Malleable Cast Iron Wire Rope Clips
Offshore Lifting Operations - Self Locking Eye Hooks
Offshore Lifting Operations
Offshore Crane Operations
Electrical Lock-Out
Supply / Standby Vessel Engine Pitch Controls
Offshore Well Testing Operations
Notice to Operators
Occupational Health & Safety Requirements
Training and Qualifications Guidelines
Occupational Health and Safety Requirements Training
Light and Sound Signals on Fixed Offshore Platforms
Public Notices
Industrial Benefits Notices
Full and Fair Opportunity October 30, 2001
Industrial Benefits Information Bulletin December 1999
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