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. Many of these documents can be accessed below.
Accord Agreement
Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Resources Accord
Legislation
Canadian Environmental Assessment Act
Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Resources Accord Implementation Act (Federal Version)
Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Resources Accord Implementation (Nova Scotia) Act (Provincial Version)
Regulations Amending Schedule I
Regulations
Canada-Nova Scotia Oil and Gas Spills and Debris Liability Regulations
Nova Scotia Certificate of Fitness Regulations
Nova Scotia Offshore Area Petroleum Diving Regulations
Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Drilling and Production Regulations
Nova Scotia Offshore Area Petroleum Geophysical Operation Regulations
Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Installations Regulations
Guidelines
CNSOPB Work Plan Guidelines (October 2010)
Chemical Selection Guidelines for Drilling and Production Activities on Frontier Lands (April 2009)
Compensation Guidelines Respecting Damage Relating to Offshore Petroleum Activity (March 2002)
Conflict of Interest Guidelines for the Members of the CNSOPB (January 2000)
Cost Recovery Guidelines (April 1999)
Draft Data Acquisition and Reporting Guidelines (December 2009)
Drilling and Production Guidelines (March 2011)
Environmental Protection Plan Guidelines
Geophysical and Geological Programs in the Nova Scotia Offshore Area- Guidelines for Work Programs, Authorizations and Reports (1992, 18 p.)
Guideline for the Reporting and Investigation of Incidents (June 2009)
Canada-Nova Scotia Benefits Plan Guidelines
Issuance of Exploration Licences (1993, 6 p.)
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)
Joint Guidelines Regarding Applications for Significant or Commercial Discovery Declarations and Amendments (May 2003)
Land Division (1990, 2 p.) illustrating how grids and sections are defined
Measurement Guidelines (October 2003)
Offshore Physical Environmental Guidelines (September 2008)
Offshore Waste Treatment Guidelines (December 2010)
Plans and Authorizations Required for Development Projects (1995)
Safety Plan Guidelines
Statement of Canadian Practice with respect to the Mitigation of Seismic Sound in the Marine Environment
Notice to operators
Occupation Health and Safety Requirements
CNSOPB Occupational Health and Safety Requirements - December 2000
Notices
Safety Notices
Electrical Lock-Out
Exhaust Gases in Lifeboats
Offshore Crane Operations
Offshore Lifting Operations
Offshore Lifting Operations - Malleable Cast Iron Wire Rope Clips
Offshore Lifting Operations - Self Locking Eye Hooks
Offshore Well Testing Operations
Supply / Standby Vessel Engine Pitch Controls
Notice to Operators
Lifesaving Equipment Arrangements
Light and Sound Signals on Fixed Offshore Platforms
Occupational Health & Safety Requirements
Occupational Health and Safety Requirements Training
Offshore Helideck Standards
Organizational changes at the CNSOPB
Security Notice
Training and Qualifications Guidelines
Public Notices
Diving Certificates
Generic report on offshore lifting and mechanical handling issues
Industrial Benefits Notices
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Activity Benefits Notices
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Annual Reports
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Decision Reports
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Lands Management
Notices
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