REGULATORY FRAMEWORK

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

Decision Reports

• Application to Amend the Cohasset Panuke Development Plan Decision Report (2005)


• Deep Panuke Offshore Gas Development Canada-Nova Scotia Benefits Plan and Development Plan Decision Report (2007)


• Sable Offshore Energy Project Canada-Nova Scotia Benefits Plan and Development Plan Decision Report (1997)

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

• Atlantic Canada Offshore Petroleum Industry Standard Practice for the Training and Qualifications of Personnel (April 2008). These Guidelines are jointly developed by a committee of representatives from CAPP, COADC, CNSOPB & C-NOPB, and are posted on the CAPP website.


• 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)


• Draft Data Acquisition and Reporting Guidelines (December 2009)


• Draft Drilling and Production Guidelines (December 2009)


• Draft Environmental Protection Plan Guidelines (December 2009)


• Draft Safety Plan Guidelines (December 2009)


• 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)


• Industrial Benefits and Employment Plan - Nova Scotia Offshore Area (1994, 15 p.)


• 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. (August 2002)


• Plans and Authorizations Required for Development Projects. (1995)


• Statement of Canadian Practice with respect to the Mitigation of Seismic Sound in the Marine Environment
  
  
  • 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

Applications/ Forms

• Application to Alter the Condition of a Well


• Approval to Drill a Well


• Authorization to Install


• Certificate of Fitness Form


• Declaration of Operator


• Diving Incident Form


• Diving Program Authorization


• Drilling Program Authorization


• Geophysical/Geological Work Authorization


• Geotechnical/Engineering/Environmental Program Authorization


• Operating Licence


• Production Operations Authorization


• Incident Investigation Report Form


• Incident Notification Form


• Regulatory Query Form


• Quarterly Statistics Report Form


• Well Termination Record

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
  
  
• Training and Qualifications Guidelines

Public Notices

• Diving Certificates

Industrial Benefits Notices

• Full and Fair Opportunity October 30, 2001


• Industrial Benefits Information Bulletin December 1999

Annual Reports

• 2009-2010
• 2008-2009
• 2007-2008
• 2006-2007
• 2005-2006
• 2004-2005
• 2003-2004
• 2002-2003
• 2001-2002
• 2000-2001
• 1999-2000
• 1998-1999
• 1997-1998
• 1996-1997
• 1995-1996
• 1994-1995
• 1993-1994
• 1992-1993
• 1991-1992
• 1990-1991
• 1989-1990

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