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Notice:

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The BC Energy Regulator (Regulator) is adjusting its business in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

DATE ISSUED: April 16, 2020

EFFECTIVE DATE: Immediately

The BC Energy Regulator (Regulator) is adjusting its business in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and is taking the following initial steps:

Deferring the payment due date for the 2019/20 annual Pipeline Liability Levy from 30 days to 90 days.

See INDB 2020-09 for more details.

  • Postponing invoicing of the Orphan Liability Levy.
  • Exercising discretion under Ministerial Order 98/2020, suspending the application timeline to extend a permit or authorization, which postpones expiry of a permit while the suspension is in effect. Find the order here.

As further analysis and discussions are ongoing, all other regulatory requirements continue to apply.

If you have any questions regarding this Information Bulletin, please contact:

Sean Curry

Vice President, Operational Policy and Environment

BC Energy Regulator

Sean.Curry@bcogc.ca

250-419-4403