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Enhancing Environmental Impact Assessments for Pipeline Projects Through Environmental Management Systems

Learn how the National Energy Board in Canada uses Environmental Management Systems to inform the Environmental Impact Assessment of major pipeline projects. Discover the regulatory life cycle stages, strategies for implementation, and the role of risk-based approaches in decision-making.

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Enhancing Environmental Impact Assessments for Pipeline Projects Through Environmental Management Systems

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  1. Informing the Environmental Impact Assessment of Major Pipeline Projects Through the Use of Environmental Management Systems Information June 2007 IAIA 07 Kent Lien and Ken Colosimo National Energy Board

  2. Who Are We? • Canada’s Federal energy regulator – a quasi-judicial body, independent of Parliament • Decisions made in the Public Interest

  3. Major Oil & Gas Pipelines in Canada

  4. The NEB’s Regulatory Approach • The NEB: • Has “Goal Oriented” legislation • Employs a risk based approach to regulation • Uses a life cycle approach `

  5. What Is an Environmental Management System? Plan Learn Implement Review

  6. Project Life Cycle DESIGN ABANDONMENT CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS

  7. Regulatory Life Cycle DESIGN Application Technical Assessment Design Modifications Approval W/ Conditions ABANDONMENT Pre-Construction Audits Apps Process CONSTRUCTION Inspections Construction Inspections Audits Pre-Ops Audits & Inspections OPERATIONS

  8. Development of Regulatory History DESIGN Application Technical Assessment Design Modifications Approval W/ Conditions ABANDONMENT Regulatory History Pre-Construction Audits Apps Process CONSTRUCTION Inspections Construction Inspections Audits Pre-Ops Audits & Inspections OPERATIONS

  9. Development of Risk Profile andCompany Regulatory Strategy DESIGN Application Technical Assessment Design Modifications Company Specific Regulatory Strategy Risk Profile Regulatory History Approval with Conditions ABANDONMENT Pre-Construction Audits Apps Process CONSTRUCTION Inspections Construction Inspections Audits Pre-Ops Audits & Inspections OPERATIONS

  10. Application of Risk Based Regulatory Strategy DESIGN Application Technical Assessment Company Specific Regulatory Strategy Design Modifications Approval with Conditions Company Specific Regulatory Strategy ABANDONMENT Pre-Construction Audits Apps Process CONSTRUCTION Inspections Construction Inspections Audits Pre-Ops Audits & Inspections OPERATIONS

  11. Management System and Risk BasedInfluences During Impact Assessment DESIGN Management System Principles Application Technical Assessment Design Modifications Approval with Conditions Company Specific Regulatory Strategy based on: Risk & Compliance History Pre-Construction Audits CONSTRUCTION

  12. How Does the NEB Do This? • Companies must have an EPP (EMS) that is audited by the Board • Integrated Compliance • “Whether To/How To” • Compliance and Enforcement Tools • Quality Management System • Goal Oriented Regulation

  13. Results to Date • Risk evaluations inform our EA: • Questions • Conditions • Decision timelines • Better Informed Decisions • Increased awareness of risk • EA also informs the other stages of the life cycle

  14. Strategies for Implementation • Demonstrated management commitment • Adequate resources at all stages of the life cycle • Training of EA Staff • Company Awareness

  15. Call NEB toll free at: 1-800-899-1265 Visit our website: www.neb-one.gc.ca Visit in person: 444 7th Avenue SW Calgary, Alberta T2P 0X8 For More Information

  16. Questions/Discussion?Management System Focused & Risk BasedRegulatory Life - Cycle DESIGN Evaluate MS Design & Implementation Company Specific Regulatory Strategy Risk Profile Regulatory History ABANDONMENT CONSTRUCTION Evaluate MS Design & Implementation Evaluate MS Design & Implementation OPERATIONS

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