Guidance

Guidelines and Interpretation Notes

Guidelines and Interpretation Notes are issued by the Regulator under section 18 of the Oil and Gas Operations Act (OGOA).  Since April 1, 2014, the following guidance has been issued by the Regulator:

Document Submission Guidelines

Well Suspension and Abandonment Guidelines and Interpretation Notes

Geophysical Reporting Guidelines and Interpretation Notes

Environmental Protection Plan Guidelines and Interpretation Notes

Safety Plan Guidelines and Interpretation Notes

Public Access to Information Guidelines and Interpretation Notes

Public Hearing Guidelines and Interpretation Notes

Contingency Plan Guidelines and Interpretation Notes

Application Guidelines and Interpretation Notes – Well Suspension and Abandonment

Proof of Financial Responsibility Guidelines and Interpretation Notes

Under transitional provisions in OGOA, the Canada Energy Regulator’s information requirements, guidelines and interpretation notes that were in effect on March 31, 2014 continue to apply until they are replaced or revoked by the Regulator:

Filing Requirements for Onshore Drilling Operations Involving Hydraulic Fracturing

Filing Requirements for Offshore Drilling in the Canadian Arctic

 

Other Information for Operators and Stakeholders

OROGO has also developed additional information for operators and stakeholders on its processes:

OROGO Roadmap for applications

Plain language summary of reporting requirements

Sampling Report Requirements Policy

Questions and Answers – Significant Discovery Declarations and Directly Affected Persons

Questions and Answers – Suspension and Abandonment Guidelines and Interpretation Notes

Questions and Answers - Geophysical Reporting Guidelines and Interpretation Notes