CER Regulatory Framework
The Canada Energy Regulator (CER) promotes safety and security, environmental protection and efficient energy infrastructure and markets in the Canadian public interest.
The CER implements its mandate through its regulatory framework, which includes applicable Acts, regulations, guidance materials, documents, as well as certificates, orders and other regulatory instruments used to regulate the industry. The CER focuses on continual improvement of its regulatory framework through the Departmental Results Framework.
CER Regulatory Framework
Description
Enabling legislation
(CER’s mandate)
- CER Act,
COGOA
(Canada Oil and Gas Operations Act,) etc. - Regulations
Examples include:
Onshore Pipeline Regulations
CSA Z662 – Oil and Gas Pipeline Systems
Canada Oil and Gas Drilling and Production Regulations
Requirements
- Regulatory Documents
Examples include:
Company Commitments, Certificate Conditions, CER Orders,
CER Directives, Operating License and Authorization Conditions
Guidance
- Guidance and Public Information
Examples include:
Filing Manual, Guidance Notes, Management System and Protection Program Audit Protocol, and Online Event Reporting System
For a full list of legislation and regulations in the CER Regulatory Framework, see: CER Home / About Us / Acts and Regulations
The Canada Energy Regulator welcomes feedback on the Regulatory Framework, including all regulatory instruments, at any time, by sending an email to Regulatory.Framework@cer-rec.gc.ca
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