CACERCanadian Energy Regulator Act, s. 98Primary legislationIn force

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Section 98 of the Canadian Energy Regulator Act empowers the Governor in Council to establish regulations requiring pipeline operators to monitor facilities and implement preparedness and response measures for unintended or uncontrolled releases of oil, gas, or other commodities.

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Canadian Energy Regulator Act (S.C. 2019, c. 28, s. 10)

Act current to 2026-05-26 and last amended on 2026-03-26. Previous Versions

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98 Without limiting the scope of the regulations that the Regulator may make under section 96, the Governor in Council may make regulations

  • (a) specifying requirements with respect to the monitoring of regulated facilities; and

  • (b) respecting the actions or measures to be taken in preparation for, or in the case of, an unintended or uncontrolled release of oil, gas or any other commodity from a pipeline.

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