This page provides links to BC Energy Regulator documentation relating to Emergency Response and Safety processes and requirements, including manuals, forms and additional information.
NEW Toolbox Meeting Guides
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Topic 01 - Incident Command Post and Emergency Operations Centre
ICP and EOC Topic 1 V1 Sept 2020 |
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Topic 02 - Incident Commander
Incident Commander Topic 2 V1 Sept 2020 |
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Topic 03 - Safety Officer
Safety Officer Topic 3 V1 Sept 2020 |
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Topic 04 - Liaison Officer
Liaison Officer Topic 4 V1 Sept 2020 |
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Topic 05 - Public Information Officer
Public Information Officer Topic 5 V1 Sept 2020 |
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Topic 06 - Operations Section Chief
Operations Section Chief Topic 6 V1 Sept 2020 |
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Topic 07 - Planning Section Chief
Planning Section Chief Topic 7 V1 Sept 2020 |
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Topic 08 - Logistics Section Chief
Logistics Section Chief Topic 8 V1 Sept 2020 |
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Topic 09 - Staging Area, Reception Centre, and Roadblocks
Staging area reception Centre Roadblocks Topic 9 V1 Sept 2020 |
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Topic 10 - Purpose of Exercises
Purpose of Exercises Topic 10 V1 Sept 2020 |
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Topic 11 - Exercises and Incident Management Tools for Success
Exer and Incident Mgmt Tools for Success Topic 11 V1 Sept 2020 |
Emergency Response and Safety
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BCER Roles & Responsibilities During an Incident
The OGC Roles & Responsibilities outlines the roles and responsibilities of the Regulator during an incident or emergency, and should be included in permit holders ERP. Effective Date: Mar 1, 2024 |
Mar 1, 2024 |
Core ERP Content Checklist
Effective Date: Nov 28, 2023 |
Nov 28, 2023 |
Core ERP Content Checklist Guidance
Effective Date: Nov 28, 2023 |
Nov 28, 2023 |
Drilling & Initial Completions ERP Supplement Content Checklist
Effective Date: Dec 6, 2023 |
Dec 6, 2023 |
Drilling & Initial Completions ERP Supplement Content Checklist Guidance (v2.2)
Effective Date: Dec 6, 2023 |
Dec 6, 2023 |
Emergency Management Manual (v2.4)
The Emergency Management Manual provides guidance to industry about emergency planning, response, and Emergency Response Plan (ERP) requirements for Corporate and Production ERPs. Effective Date: Nov 27, 2023 - Please refer to the Table of Revisions within the document. |
Nov 27, 2023 |
Emergency Management Regulation FAQ
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Apr 9, 2018 |
ERP Review Meeting Checklist for Drilling and Initial Completion Operations
The ERP Review Meeting Checklist for Drilling & Initial Completion Operations can be used by permit holders as a guide for conducting Drilling & Initial Completions ERP review meetings. |
Oct 14, 2010 |
Field / Facility / Downstream Pipeline ERP Supplement Content Checklist Guidance (v2.2)
Effective Date: Dec 6, 2023 |
Dec 6, 2023 |
Field Facility Pipeline ERP Supplement Content Checklist
Effective Date: Dec 14, 2023 |
Dec 14, 2023 |
FireSmart Guidebook for the Oil and Gas Industry
The FireSmart Guidebook for the Oil and Gas Industry addresses both the threat of wildfire to industry values as well as the potential liability of the oil and gas industry. This document is a guide for industry planning engineers and safety program managers. Although the document is Alberta-based, the guidebook is widely accepted across Western Canada, and is recognized by Wildfire Management Branch, Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resources. Additional information can be found at https://www.firesmartcanada.ca |
Apr 28, 2015 |
Form D - Permit Holder Post Incident Report
The Form D - Permit Holder Post Incident Report is to be submitted by the permit holder within 60 days following a level 1, 2 or 3 emergency, any pipeline incident, or upon request from the Regulator. Effective Date: Dec 6, 2023 |
Dec 6, 2023 |
Form M1 - Notification of a Full-Scale Exercise for a Facility/Pipeline Start-Up/Modification
A full-scale exercise is required prior to start-up for any of the following: A processing facility, an LNG facility, a petroleum or natural gas pipeline that is not part of a gathering system or fuel gas system, or any other facility, pipeline or equipment that is specified in EMR 4.1(3). The notification must be sent to emp@bc-er.ca. Minimum 30 days' notice is required. Effective Date: Feb 16, 2024 |
Feb 16, 2024 |
Form M2 - Notification of ERP Review Meeting
The drilling crew and company representatives on a drilling site must be familiarized with the Drilling and Completions ERP. An ERP Review Meeting is required before surface casing is set for the first well on any multi-well pad. If the rig crew for subsequent wells on a specific pad site is different, or if a new drilling and completions ERP has been submitted for a well or well pad site, a subsequent meeting is required. The notification must be sent by email to emp@bc-er.ca. Minimum 2 business days' notice is required. Effective Date: Jun 12, 2024 |
Jun 12, 2024 |
Form M3 - Notification of Emergency Management Exercise
The Form M3 is used by permit holders to notify the Regulator of annual emergency management exercises. The notification must be sent by email to emp@bc-er.ca. Minimum 30 days' notice is required. Effective Date: Feb 16, 2024 |
Feb 16, 2024 |
Functional / Full Scale Exercise Evaluation Form
This document contains the criteria the Regulator uses to audit permit holder exercises. This information is being provided to ensure permit holders are aware of what they will be audited on and also so they can use the information to evaluate their own performance. Effective Date: Nov 28, 2023 |
Nov 28, 2023 |
Incident Classification Matrix
Effective Date: Dec 6, 2023 |
Dec 6, 2023 |
Incident Reporting Instructions and Guidelines
Effective Date: Dec 6, 2023 |
Dec 6, 2023 |
Tabletop Exercise Evaluation Form
This document contains the criteria the Regulator uses to audit permit holder exercises. This information is being provided to ensure permit holders are aware of what they will be audited on and also so they can use the information to evaluate their own performance. Effective Date: Dec 6, 2023 |
Dec 6, 2023 |
Topic 01 - Incident Command Post and Emergency Operations Centre
ICP and EOC Topic 1 V1 Sept 2020 |
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Topic 02 - Incident Commander
Incident Commander Topic 2 V1 Sept 2020 |
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Topic 03 - Safety Officer
Safety Officer Topic 3 V1 Sept 2020 |
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Topic 04 - Liaison Officer
Liaison Officer Topic 4 V1 Sept 2020 |
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Topic 05 - Public Information Officer
Public Information Officer Topic 5 V1 Sept 2020 |
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Topic 06 - Operations Section Chief
Operations Section Chief Topic 6 V1 Sept 2020 |
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Topic 07 - Planning Section Chief
Planning Section Chief Topic 7 V1 Sept 2020 |
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Topic 08 - Logistics Section Chief
Logistics Section Chief Topic 8 V1 Sept 2020 |
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Topic 09 - Staging Area, Reception Centre, and Roadblocks
Staging area reception Centre Roadblocks Topic 9 V1 Sept 2020 |
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Topic 10 - Purpose of Exercises
Purpose of Exercises Topic 10 V1 Sept 2020 |
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Topic 11 - Exercises and Incident Management Tools for Success
Exer and Incident Mgmt Tools for Success Topic 11 V1 Sept 2020 |