The Member is correct that this provision insulates the government from liability for and a lawful authorization that is granted from any liability that might arise out of that authorization caused by any discharge, emission or escape of oil and gas. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Debates of March 11th, 2014
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Committee Motion 40-17(5): Amendment To Clause 1 Of Bill 11, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Fulford
Committee Motion 40-17(5): Amendment To Clause 1 Of Bill 11, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Bob Bromley Weledeh
The Section 65(5) requires an inquiry for a bigger spill or event, but the requirement for public disclosure, the report is not as strong as it should be, as I think we have heard about earlier. In fact, I think typically in federal
regulatory processes that I have participated in, there’s a clear, well-laid-out process and predictable process for distributing information and reports. Can we assume that that sort of thing will be developed in the regulations so that the uncertainty I think Ms. Bisaro was referencing could be resolved? Thank you.
Committee Motion 40-17(5): Amendment To Clause 1 Of Bill 11, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Fulford
Mr. Chair, Section 65(5) doesn’t speak to that being spelled out in regulation, but in theory that is something that could be addressed in future amendments to the act and regulations made under the act. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Committee Motion 40-17(5): Amendment To Clause 1 Of Bill 11, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Bob Bromley Weledeh
That would, I think, be appropriate and add some transparency and predictability that would support the public in its oversight role.
My last point here is there doesn’t again seem to be mandatory requirements for closure and reclamation plans. Could I get a comment on that? Thank you.
Committee Motion 40-17(5): Amendment To Clause 1 Of Bill 11, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Fulford
Mr. Chair, I guess I would again reiterate my response to a question raised in respect to the Petroleum Resources Act that there is a variety of different instruments under the mirror legislation that provide for that type of thing. Thinking again of the Waters Act and the water licence requirements or the land use permitting, the standard terms of leases, they all work together to ensure that there is some plan for reclamation and getting the land to the way that it was before the activity occurred. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Committee Motion 40-17(5): Amendment To Clause 1 Of Bill 11, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
The Chair Robert Bouchard
Thank you, Mr. Fulford. Committee, we are on Bill 15, general comments. Mr. Bromley.
Committee Motion 40-17(5): Amendment To Clause 1 Of Bill 11, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Bob Bromley Weledeh
Thank you, Mr. Chair. Just a quick follow-up to that. Do any of the other acts that Mr. Fulford referenced provide for mandatory requirements? I’ve only seen recommendations or that sort of thing, but I am very interested in pinning down mandatory requirements. Thank you.
Committee Motion 40-17(5): Amendment To Clause 1 Of Bill 11, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Committee Motion 40-17(5): Amendment To Clause 1 Of Bill 11, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Fulford
Mr. Chair, my understanding is that it is a mandatory requirement under the Waters Act and the water regulations. I can endeavour to confirm that in the next few minutes if the Member desires that. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Committee Motion 40-17(5): Amendment To Clause 1 Of Bill 11, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Committee Motion 40-17(5): Amendment To Clause 1 Of Bill 11, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Committee Motion 40-17(5): Amendment To Clause 1 Of Bill 11, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Some Hon. Members
Detail.
Committee Motion 40-17(5): Amendment To Clause 1 Of Bill 11, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Committee Motion 40-17(5): Amendment To Clause 1 Of Bill 11, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Some Hon. Members
Agreed.
Committee Motion 40-17(5): Amendment To Clause 1 Of Bill 11, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Committee Motion 40-17(5): Amendment To Clause 1 Of Bill 11, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Some Hon. Members
Agreed.
Committee Motion 40-17(5): Amendment To Clause 1 Of Bill 11, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Committee Motion 40-17(5): Amendment To Clause 1 Of Bill 11, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Committee Motion 40-17(5): Amendment To Clause 1 Of Bill 11, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Committee Motion 40-17(5): Amendment To Clause 1 Of Bill 11, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Committee Motion 40-17(5): Amendment To Clause 1 Of Bill 11, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Committee Motion 40-17(5): Amendment To Clause 1 Of Bill 11, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Committee Motion 40-17(5): Amendment To Clause 1 Of Bill 11, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Committee Motion 40-17(5): Amendment To Clause 1 Of Bill 11, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Committee Motion 40-17(5): Amendment To Clause 1 Of Bill 11, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters