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A new guideline released for the Security Management Regulation is intended to support the new security management requirements that came into effect on June 1, 2023.

DATE ISSUED: Aug. 28, 2023

EFFECTIVE DATE: Immediately

The BC Energy Regulator (BCER) has released a new guideline for the Security Management Regulation (B.C. Reg. 181/2022). The Security Management Regulation Guideline is intended to support the new security management requirements that came into effect on June 1, 2023.

A copy of the guideline is available on the BCER’s website and contains:

  • Security Management Program development information.
  • Cybersecurity, information security, and physical security guidance.
  • Training plan and record expectations.
  • Guidance on security incident reporting and submission requirements.
  • Security Management Program monitoring, review, and update guidance.

Within 14 days after preparing a Security Management Program, permit holders must submit the name and contact information of the person responsible for implementation of the program to security.notifications@bc-er.ca.

If you have any questions regarding this Technical Update, please contact:

Kevin Parsonage

Supervisor, Audit & Integrity

BC Energy Regulator

Kevin.Parsonage@bc-er.ca

250-794-5259