DATE ISSUED: April 8, 2020

EFFECTIVE DATE: Immediately

The BC Energy Regulator (Regulator) is taking steps to help during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Regulator has sent out invoices to permit holders for the 2019/20 annual levy on pipelines, pursuant to the Fee, Levy and Security Regulation, Part 4, section 23.2(1) and the Oil and Gas Activities Act (OGAA).

In light of the current financial challenges and amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Regulator has decided to defer its payment schedule from 30 days to 90 days.

However, we were not able to make the change in the cover letter, which accompanies the invoices, as it is an automated system. As a result, please disregard the 30-day deadline noted in the letter in favour of the 90-day deadline.

Please submit payment in full within 90 days after the invoice date.