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Notice of non-compliance
Section 108 of the Canadian Energy Regulator Act authorizes inspection officers to issue written notices of non-compliance when they have reasonable grounds to believe a person has violated the Act or its regulations. Notices must identify the recipient, describe the alleged violation with relevant facts and applicable provisions, and provide a defined period for the recipient to submit comments in response.
Matters to be taken into account
The Canadian Energy Regulator must consider all written submissions and public hearing representations when approving pipeline construction plans, routes, and methods. The Regulator may approve sections where no submissions have been filed.
Authority to enter
Section 103 of the Canadian Energy Regulator Act authorizes inspection officers to enter non-dwelling facilities without warrant to verify compliance with energy regulations. Officers may examine equipment, access computer systems, conduct tests and sampling, take photographs, remove items for analysis, and direct operational changes. Property owners must provide reasonable assistance and access to documents and information.
Replacement of panel member during hearing
Section 48 of the Canadian Energy Regulator Act establishes procedures for replacing panel commissioners during hearings. If a commissioner becomes unavailable or resigns during a hearing, the Lead Commissioner may appoint a replacement to continue the hearing and participate in the decision. If unavailability occurs after the hearing concludes but before the decision is finalized, remaining commissioners may proceed unanimously to make the decision without replacement.
Variation or transfer
The Canadian Energy Regulator Commission may vary or transfer energy authorizations either on its own motion or upon application, and may impose new, modified, or additional conditions as part of such variations or transfers.
Maximum validity — liquefied natural gas
Canadian regulation setting a maximum 50-year validity period for liquefied natural gas (LNG) export licenses under the Canadian Energy Regulator Act. LNG is defined as natural gas in liquid state composed of at least 85% methane with other hydrocarbons and minor non-hydrocarbon gases.
Ministerial approval
Section 347 of the Canadian Energy Regulator Act establishes the ministerial approval process for oil and gas export licenses. The Minister must decide on approval within 90 days of the Commission's decision; late approval does not invalidate the Commission's prior actions. The Commission must issue the license within seven days of ministerial approval.
Duty to consider — Commission
The Canadian Energy Regulator and its designated officers must consider potential adverse effects on Indigenous rights recognized under section 35 of the Canadian Constitution when making decisions, orders, or recommendations under the Canadian Energy Regulator Act.
Enforcement of orders
Canadian Energy Regulator decisions and orders may be registered with Federal or provincial superior courts and enforced as court orders by filing a certified copy with the court registrar. If a registered decision is subsequently rescinded or varied, the court order is vacated and the modified decision may be re-registered following standard court procedures.
Orders
The Canadian Energy Regulator may issue orders requiring facility holders to repair, reconstruct, or alter regulated facilities to ensure safety, security, and environmental protection. Orders can be directed at Indigenous bodies, governments, third parties, and others. Non-compliance authorizes the Regulator to take direct action or engage third parties, with liability protection for good-faith interventions.
Orphan Pipelines Account
The Canadian Energy Regulator Act establishes an Orphan Pipelines Account to manage surplus security funds from abandoned pipelines. Surplus amounts—calculated as ordered security minus actual abandonment costs—may be credited to the account and earn annual interest. The account can fund abandonment costs when company security is insufficient, but companies remain fully liable for all abandonment obligations.
Prohibition — work or activity
Section 297 of the Canadian Energy Regulator Act prohibits persons from conducting work or activities related to offshore renewable energy projects or offshore power lines in Canadian offshore areas, or constructing, operating, or abandoning offshore power line components within provinces, unless they obtain prior authorization from the Canadian Energy Regulator.