[All] NEB looking for public input regarding oil pipeline safety

[Louisette Lanteigne]

The National Energy Board has a discussion paper to describe proposed changes to improve and streamline NEB regulations for preventing damage to oil pipelines. They are looking for public comments on ways to prevent spills.  Interested parties are invited to send comments in writing on or before Monday, 11 February 2013. 

For more information please visit here:

http://www.neb-one.gc.ca/clf-nsi/rpblctn/ctsndrgltn/rrggnmgpnb/dmgprvntnrgltn/prpsdchngdscssnppr2012-eng.html#s4.0


Some issues that could be raised include:

Climate change issues related to structural integrity issues. 
For the view of climate projections for Toronto in 2040 you can use this report: http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/pe/bgrd/backgroundfile-51653.pdf

Risks of unmarked abandoned wells and potential for deep aquifer contamination

The need to update and regulate monitoring practices.

The need to improve response times and protocols

The need to improve preliminary baseline EA data.

KEY REPORT by US Transportation shows: It is up to public to find oil spills, companies are paying 1/10 what they should to prevent spills, damages up to 5 Billion annually & Oil/Gas leak detection technology re: pipelines is not modern, scientific or technical. http://oilandgas-investments.com/2012/energy-services/leak-detection-pipeline-industry/


Lulu 
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