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NEB to develop Damage Prevention Regulations

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For immediate release
28 January 2000

NEB to develop Damage Prevention Regulations

CALGARY - The National Energy Board intends to replace the existing Pipeline Crossing Regulations, Part II with regulations targeted at damage prevention (to be known as Damage Prevention Regulations). The new regulations will regulate activities on or adjacent to pipeline rights of way under the Board's jurisdiction in the interest of the safety of the public and of the company's employees and the protection of property and the environment.

Unauthorized construction or excavation across, on, along or under a right-of-way or excavation using power-operated equipment or explosives within the 30-metre (100-feet) safety zone is illegal. The Pipeline Crossing Regulations, Part I provides the conditions under which excavation and construction activities near the right-of-way can be conducted safely. The Pipeline Crossing Regulations, Part II establishes the responsibilities of the pipeline company to the Board and to a party wishing to excavate and construct near a right-of-way.

Any pipeline companies, persons or organizations with an interest in this initiative are encouraged to contact the Board with any comments, questions or concerns they may have. The Board expects to have draft regulations available for public comment by mid-year 2000.

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For further information:

Denis Tremblay
Communications Officer
National Energy Board
Telephone: 403-299-2717
Telephone (toll free): 1-800-899-1265

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Date Modified:

2011-10-28