Emergency Management at the National Energy Board

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2 Emergency Management at the National Energy Board Nicolas, Chebroux, CEM CGU Emergency Management Specialist, NEB May 25th,2017 Québec city

3 Emergency Management (EM) at the National Energy Board (NEB) Overview NEB in brief: EM requirements for new projects EM requirements for current pipelines NEB emergency operations New Pipeline Safety Act in force

4 NEB overview Created in 1959, it currently regulates: the construction, operation, and abandonment of international and interprovincial pipelines, as well as the related pipeline tolls and tariffs the construction and operation of international power lines and designated inter-provincial power lines imports of natural gas and exports of crude oil, natural gas liquids, natural gas, refined petroleum products, and electricity oil and gas exploration and production activities in specified areas that are not regulated under joint federal/provincial accords

5 NEB regulation in Canada

6 NEB overview Three principal functions 1) Independent tribunal 2) Life-cycle regulation 3) Source of information

7 NEB overview Main applicable regulations - National Energy Board Act + Pipeline Safety Act - Canada Oil and Gas Operations Act + Canada Petroleum Resources Act - National Energy Board Onshore Pipeline Regulations (OPR) and on Pipeline Damage Prevention (regulatory zone 30m) - Standards Other primary references for emergency management - Emergency Response Procedures and Policy (internal) - Field Operations Guide (internal) - Federal Emergency Response Plan and associated references - CSA Z OPR Guidance Notes:

8 NEB Emergency Management requirements for new projects

9 Exigences de l Office national de l énergie en gestion des urgences pour les nouveaux projets Saisissez votre texte ici.

10 NEB requirements : Filing Manual To consider, among other things: Part 3.4 Consultation Consultation Program with a justified extent Includes municipal, regional, provincial and federal authorities and their regulatory approval Throughout the lifecycle Compatibility with land use and zoning Maps at appropriate scale Summary of comments and responses made

11 NEB requirements : Current pipelines Article 6 of the Onshore Pipeline Regulations (OPR) The company conceives, constructs, exploits and ceases to exploit the pipeline in a way that ensures: a) the safety and security of the public and the company s employees; b) the safety and security of the pipeline; c) the protection of property and the environment.

12 NEB requirements: Current pipelines (continued) In relation to different regulations Management system encompasses programs related to EM, Environment, Integrity, Safety and Security Programs for the Damage prevention and Public Awareness NEB means of maintaining conformity Audits of the management system + Inspections + Evaluations Annual review of Emergency Response Manuals (EPM) NEB Exercise Reports release on NEB website and EPM and EM Program release on companies websites Follow-up and compliance verification prioritization

13 NEB Response : Initial reporting Online Event Reporting System : Important events : via the Transportation Safety Board s 24-hour hotline (TSB) TSB Emergencies : or (pipelines) NEB Emergencies: (other facilities)

14 NEB Response : Operational functions Emergency Management General Coordination, Liaison, Concerted Action Plan Environment Tactical Coordination, Monitoring, Expertise Safety On-site: PPE, Safety Plan Integrity Field Investigations (with TSB), Recovery Plan Communications Coordination, Liaison

15 Remediation phase : Follow-up More information in our Remediation Process Guide: ssgd/index-eng.html Ensure that the company responds as planned by the stakeholders taking part of the intervention Compliance follow-up meetings according to findings and lessons learned from the incident

16 New law Pipeline Safety Act In effect since June 2016 Possibility to designate a company: the NEB can eventually takeover from a company emergency response when a situation requires it Authority over pipelines abandonment Financial requirements (FAQ)

17 Thank you! Nicolas Chebroux, CEM CGU Emergency Management Specialist National Energy Board Montreal Regional Office

18 Questions?