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 (MOU) 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)
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
Applications for Significant or Commercial Discovery Declarations and Amendments (May 2003)
Atlantic Canada Offshore Petroleum Industry Standard Practice for the Training and Qualifications of Personnel (April 2008)
Canada-Nova Scotia Benefits Plan Guidelines (May 2011)
CAPP Safe Lifting Practices (November 2007)
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 Members of the CNSOPB (January 2000)
Cost Recovery Guidelines (April 1999)
Data Acquisition and Reporting Guidelines (October 2011)
Drilling and Production Guidelines (March 2011)
Environmental Protection Plan Guidelines (March 2011)
Incident Reporting and Investigation Guidelines (November 2012)
Issuance of Exploration Licences (January 2012)
Land Division (1990)
Measurement Guidelines (September 2011)
Offshore Physical Environmental Guidelines (September 2008)
Offshore Waste Treatment Guidelines (December 2010)
Plans and Authorizations Required for Development Projects (August 1995)
Safety Plan Guidelines (March 2011)
Occupation Health and Safety Requirements
CNSOPB Occupational Health and Safety Requirements (December 2000)
Notices and Directives
Safety/Environmental Notices
These are notices intended to provide information with respect to significant industry incidents and/or guidance with respect to regulatory requirements or expectations.
Electrical Lock-Out (January 2001)
Exhaust Gases in Lifeboats (May 2010)
Occupational Health and Safety Requirements Training (February 2001)
Offshore Crane Operations (January 2001)
Offshore Lifting Operations (June 2003)
Offshore Lifting Operations - Malleable Cast Iron Wire Rope Clips (April 2004)
Offshore Lifting Operations - Self Locking Eye Hooks (April 2004)
Offshore Well Testing Operations (June 2001)
Safety/Environmental Directives
Safety Directives are additional requirements to the Regulations as determined by the Chief Safety Officer, in accordance with section 142.2 of the Accord Act. Environmental Directives are additional requirements to the Regulations as determined by the Chief Conservation Officer. Compliance with Safety/Environmental Directives is considered a mandatory condition of any work authorization.
Lifesaving Equipment Arrangements (April 2010)
Light and Sound Signals on Fixed Offshore Platforms (October 2001)
Marine Safety Requirements (October 2011)
Occupational Health and Safety Requirements (December 2000)
Offshore Helideck Standards (April 2010)
Security of Offshore Installations and Facilities (April 2011)
Standby Vessel Engine Pitch Controls (February 2001)
Support Craft Guidance Standards Respecting Standby Vessels (January 2013)
Public Notices
Diving Certificates (March 2003)
Generic Report on Offshore Lifting and Mechanical Handling Issues (October 2004)
Organizational Changes at the CNSOPB (August 2009)
Training and Qualifications Guidelines (August 2001)
Industrial Benefits Notices
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Activity Authorization Forms
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Annual Reports
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Decision Reports
Click here Offshore Projects Decision Reports
Lands Management
Notices
Land Nominations for Future Calls for Bids (January 2012)
Work Deposit Deferral Policy (January 2011)
