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NEB issues its results on a survey on proposed Damage Prevention Regulations for pipelines

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News Release

01/05
For immediate release
16 February 2001

NEB issues its results on a survey on proposed Damage Prevention Regulations for pipelines

CALGARY - The National Energy Board has completed another step in the development of new regulations that will govern pipeline safety in Canada. The Board has released the results of a survey conducted last fall on the proposed new regulations, called the Damage Prevention Regulations, that are targeted at preventing damage to pipelines under NEB jurisdiction.

Approximately 350 surveys were sent to interested companies, groups and individuals to obtain feedback on what should or could be included in the new regulations. In the surveys returned, more than 80 percent of respondents indicated strong support for a number of damage prevention activities including: one-call centres for NEB regulated pipelines; accuracy requirements for location of pipelines; standardized crossing designs; recommended development set backs based on land use; development of minimum qualifications for pipeline locators and the development of standards for awareness programs.

The Board intends to use the information gathered through the survey to develop draft Damage Prevention Regulations that will be circulated to interested companies, groups and individuals later this year. This is particularly important given the broad range of Canadians who will be affected by this proposed regulation. Distribution of the draft regulations will be followed by meetings across the country to obtain comments and gather feedback.

The new Damage Prevention Regulations will replace the existing Pipeline Crossing Regulations. The new regulations will govern activities on or adjacent to pipeline rights of way in the interest of the public safety and company employees as well as the protection of the environment and personal property.

The results of the survey can be found on the Board's Internet site at www.neb-one.gc.ca.

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For further information:

Denis Tremblay
Communications Officer
National Energy Board
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