Phase 2, review of regulatory framework / : Review of regulatory framework

The objective of this review was to offer an overview of the relevant regulations with respect to oil and gas in NE BC and to identify any potential deficiencies in the existing regulatory framework as it relates to the potential influence of oil and gas development on public health in NE BC. [...] The purpose of the SLRA was to identify the potential oil and gas related emission sources in the region that present the greatest potential risk to human health, and to provide a means of prioritizing scenarios for a quantitative assessment in the detailed HHRA. [...] The NEB act describes the basic requirements with respect to licensing, construction, and inspections under the purview of the National Energy Board for a number of oil and gas activities including production, construction and operation of pipelines, and oil and gas exports and imports. [...] Railway Safety Act • The objectives of this Act include the promotion of the safety and security of the public and railway personnel, and the protection of property and the environment in railway operations. [...] The nature of a hazard depends on the rate and duration of the uncontrolled release event, the composition and physical properties of the product (e.g., viscosity and volatility), its storage conditions, and the method of transportation used.