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