Author: Canada. National Energy Board

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Published: 1999

Total Pages: 31

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The National Energy Board is proposing to replace its current Onshore Pipeline Regulations with the revised version and companion guidelines presented in this document. The proposed regulations and guidelines apply to onshore pipelines as defined under the National Energy Board Act. They include provisions regarding the following: definitions of terms; design of pipelines and associated facilities; materials used in the pipe and components; joining of pipe and components; construction safety and right-of-way; pressure testing; operation and maintenance; emergency procedures; monitoring and surveillance; pipeline integrity management; deactivation and reactivation; employee training and safety; pipeline abandonment; reporting; audits and inspections; and record retention. An incident report form is appended.