Compliance verification activity type: Field Inspection
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Regulated company: NOVA Gas Transmission Ltd.
Operating company: NOVA Gas Transmission Ltd.
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Field inspection of the NOVA Gas Transmission Ltd. right-of-way near Cochrane (AB) to verify compliance with the National Energy Board Onshore Pipeline Regulations and National Energy Board Damage Prevention Regulations requirements.
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Observation 1 - Missing Signage at Road Crossings
Date & time of visit: 2018-05-10 16:45
Discipline: Damage Prevention
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Signage was missing on the entry and/or exit of the travelled roadway at the following locations:
Compliance tool used: Notice of Non-compliance (NNC)
Regulatory requirement:
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Company action required:
TransCanada shall install signage as required by CSA Z662-15 Clause 10.5.3.4 at the above-noted locations by 13 July 2018.
Due date: 2018-07-13
Date closed: 2018-07-11 Note: the date closed is the date that the inspector completed their review of the company corrective actions for adequacy and determined that no further actions are required.
Reason closed: Requirement met
Compliance achieved: Yes
Observation 2 - Signage at Bow River Watercrossing
Date & time of visit: 2018-05-11 12:45
NEB Inspection Officers inspected the right-of-way at the Bow River pipeline crossing. Current pipeline identification signage in place was a bright yellow color, including accurate information about the operating company, the type of pipeline system and emergency number. The word "Warning" was also included. NEB Inspection Officers noted that signage did not indicate the presence of the pipeline crossing and did not include a "No Anchorage" and "No Dredging" warning. Current pipeline signage identification in place was located as follows:
TransCanada shall install signage as required pursuant to CSA Z662-15 Clause 10.5.3.7 (b) and provide confirmation when completed.
Due date: 2018-08-31
Date closed: 2018-11-09 Note: the date closed is the date that the inspector completed their review of the company corrective actions for adequacy and determined that no further actions are required.
Reason closed: Full relief granted
Observation 3 - Damage Prevention Program
Date & time of visit: 2018-05-10 12:30
Public Awareness (PA) Program
Compliance tool used: No compliance tool used
Identified non-compliances to company plans or procedures are non-compliances either to:
- the condition of an authorization document that requires the implementation of that plan or procedure; or
- the relevant section of the regulations that requires implementation of that plan or procedure including those sections that require implementation of plans or procedures as a part of a Program