| Regime Scope: |
The CNSOPB and the C-NLOPB are responsible for the regulation of petroleum activities in the Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland and Labrador, offshore areas. The Boards' principal responsibilities include:
- health and safety for offshore workers,
- protection of the environment,
- conservation of offshore petroleum resources,
- compliance with legislative provisions regarding employment and industrial benefits,
- issuance of licences for offshore exploration and development, and
- resource evaluation, data collection, curation and distribution. |
| Legislation Type: |
The CNSOPB is established pursuant to the Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Resources Accord Implementation Act (federal version) and the Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Resources Accord Implementation (Nova Scotia) Act (provincial version).
The C-NLOPB is established pursuant to the Canada-Newfoundland Atlantic Accord Implementation Act (federal version) and the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Atlantic Accord Implementation Newfoundland and Labrador Act (provincial version).
Regulations made under these Acts include:
- Geophysical Operation Regulations
- Certificate of Fitness Regulations
- Diving Regulations
- Production and Conservation Regulations
- Petroleum Drilling Regulations
- Petroleum Installations Regulations
- Oil and Gas Operations Regulations
- Oil and Gas Spills and Debris Liability Regulations
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| Extent Of Government Approval: |
Each work or activity proposed to be carried on in the offshore area related to the exploration or drilling for or the production, conservation, processing or transportation of petroleum requires the authorization of the responsible Board, and the person holding such authorization must be in possession of a valid operating license. There are additional work or activity specific approvals required from the responsible Board, or its Officers, as defined in the above referenced regulations. |
