Glossary
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Archaeological Resource
Definition(s)
Archaeological resource
Archaeological resource means any material remains of human life or activities that are at least 50 years of age and that are of archaeological interest. Source: Oil and Gas and Sulphur Operations in the Outer Continental Shelf, 30 CFR 250 (2013). RegulationsArcheological Interest
Definition(s)
Archeological interest:
Archaeological interest means capable of providing scientific or humanistic understanding of past human behavior, cultural adaptation, and related topics through the application of scientific or scholarly techniques, such as controlled observation, contextual measurement, controlled collection, analysis, interpretation, and explanation. Source: Oil and Gas and Sulphur Operations in the Outer Continental Shelf, 30 CFR 250 (2013). RegulationsAncillary Activities
Definition(s)
Ancillary activities:
Ancillary activities mean those activities on your lease or unit that you:- Conduct to obtain data and information to ensure proper exploration or development of your lease or unit; and
- Can conduct without Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) approval of an application or permit.
Analyzed Geological Information
Definition(s)
Analyzed geological information:
Analyzed geological information means data collected under a permit or a lease that have been analyzed. Analysis may include, but is not limited to, identification of lithologic and fossil content, core analysis, laboratory analyses of physical and chemical properties, well logs or charts, results from formation fluid tests, and descriptions of hydrocarbon occurrences or hazardous conditions. Source: Oil and Gas and Sulphur Operations in the Outer Continental Shelf, 30 CFR 250 (2013). RegulationsAir Pollutant
Definition(s)
Air pollutant:
Air pollutant means any airborne agent or combination of agents for which the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has established, under section 109 of the Clean Air Act, national primary or secondary ambient air quality standards. Source: Oil and Gas and Sulphur Operations in the Outer Continental Shelf, 30 CFR 250 (2013). RegulationsAffected State
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Affected State:
Affected State means with respect to any program, plan, lease sale, or other activity proposed, conducted, or approved under the provisions of the Act, any State: 1. The laws of which are declared, under section 4(a)(2) of the Act, to be the law of the United States for the portion of the OCS on which such activity is, or is proposed to be, conducted; 2. Which is, or is proposed to be, directly connected by transportation facilities to any artificial island or installation or other device permanently or temporarily attached to the seabed; 3. Which is receiving, or according to the proposed activity, will receive oil for processing, refining, or transshipment that was extracted from the OCS and transported directly to such State by means of vessels or by a combination of means including vessels; 4. Which is designated by the Secretary as a State in which there is a substantial probability of significant impact on or damage to the coastal, marine, or human environment, or a State in which there will be significant changes in the social, governmental, or economic infrastructure, resulting from the exploration, development, and production of oil and gas anywhere on the OCS; or 5. In which the Secretary finds that because of such activity there is, or will be, a significant risk of serious damage, due to factors such as prevailing winds and currents to the marine or coastal environment in the event of any oil spill, blowout, or release of oil or gas from vessels, pipelines, or other transshipment facilities. Source: Oil and Gas and Sulphur Operations in the Outer Continental Shelf, 30 CFR 250 (2013). RegulationsAct
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Act
“Act” means the Canada Oil and Gas Operations Act (Loi). Source: Canada Oil and Gas Installations Regulations, SOR/96-111, Canada, current to May 1, 2014. Regulations Source: Canada Oil and Gas Drilling and Production Regulations, SOR/2009-315, February 2013. Regulations Source: Canada Oil and Gas Geophysical Operations Regulations, SOR/96-117, Canada, current to April 29, 2013. Regulations Source: Canada Oil and Gas Installations Regulations, SOR/96-118, February 2013. Regulations Source: Offshore Waste Treatment Guidelines, The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, and National Energy Board, Canada, December 15, 2010. Regulatory GuidanceACT
The assumed malevolent scenario under study.
Source:API STANDARD 780, Security Risk Assessment Methodology for the Petroleum and Petrochemical Industries, First Edition, May 2013. Global StandardsAct
“Act” means the Oil and Gas Production and Conservation Act (Loi). Source: Canada Oil and Gas Diving Regulations, SOR/88-600, February 2013. RegulationsAct
“Act” means Part II of the Canada Labour Code (Loi). Source: Canada Oil and Gas Occupational Safety and Health Regulations, SOR/87-612, February 2013. Regulations Source: Oil and Gas Occupational Safety and Health Regulations, SOR/87-612, Canada, current to April 29, 2013. RegulationsAct
ACT shall mean the Oil and Gas Conservation Act of the State of Colorado. Source: Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, Practice and Procedure, Code of Colorado Regulations, 2 CCR 404-1, February 2013. RegulationsAct
“ACT” means automatic custody transfer. Source: Oil and Gas, New Mexico Administrative Code Title 19, Chapter 15, January 2013. RegulationsAct
Act means the OCS Lands Act, as amended (43 U.S.C. 1331 et seq.). Source: Oil and Gas and Sulphur Operations in the Outer Continental Shelf, 30 CFR 250 (2013). RegulationsAct
Act means the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act of 1953 (43 U.S.C. 1331 et seq. ), as amended by the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act Amendments of 1978 (Pub. L. 95-372). Source: Outer Continental Shelf Activities, 33 CFR 140-147 (2013). RegulationsAct
"Act" means State of Wyoming Occupational Health and Safety Act, as amended 1992. Source: State of Wyoming Occupational Safety and Health Rules and Regulations for Oil and Gas Well Drilling, Revised January 8, 2013. RegulationsAct
Act means the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992. Source: Health and Safety in Employment (Petroleum Exploration and Extraction) Regulations 2013, SR 2013/208, New Zealand, as of May 2013. RegulationsACT
Automatic custody transfer. API RP 500, Recommended Practice for Classification of Locations for Electrical Installations at Petroleum Facilities Classified as Class I, Division 1 and Division 2, Third Edition, December 2012, Global StandardsAct
Act—The Oil and Gas Act (58 P. S. § § 601.101—601.605). Source: Oil and Gas Wells, Pennsylvania Code, Title 25, Chapter 78, December 2012. RegulationsAct
Act means the Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Resources Accord Implementation Act. Source: Nova Scotia Offshore Area Petroleum Geophysical Operations Regulations, SOR/95-144, Canada, current to May 31, 2012. Regulations Source: Nova Scotia Offshore Certificate of Fitness Regulations, SOR/95-187, Canada, current to May 31, 2012. Regulations Source: Nova Scotia Offshore Area Petroleum Diving Regulations, SOR/95-189, Canada, current to May 31, 2012. Regulations Source: Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Installations Regulations, SOR/95-191, Canada, current to May 31, 2012. Regulations Source: Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Drilling and Production Regulations, SOR/2009-317, Canada, current to May 31, 2012. Regulations Source: Drilling and Production Guidelines, The Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board and Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada, March 31, 2011. Regulatory Guidance Source: Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Occupational Health & Safety Requirements, Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada, December 2000. RegulationsAct
Act means the Canada Newfoundland Atlantic Accord Implementation Act. Source: Drilling and Production Guidelines, The Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board and Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada, March 31, 2011. Regulatory GuidanceAct
The Accord Acts and the Canada Oil and Gas Operations Act. Source: Environmental Protection Plan Guidelines, The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, and National Energy Board, Canada, March 31, 2011. Regulatory GuidanceAct
Act means the Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 2006. Source: Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage (Environment) Regulations 2009 (Statutory Rules 1999 No. 228 as amended), Australia, prepared on 1 January 2012. Regulations Source: Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage (Resource Management and Administration) Regulations 2011 (Select Legislative Instrument 2011 No. 54 as amended), Australia, prepared on 1 January 2012. Regulations Source: Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage (Safety) Regulations 2009 (Select Legislative Instrument 2009 No. 382 as amended), Australia, prepared on 1 January 2012. RegulationsThis Act
This Act includes the regulations. Source: Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 2006, Australia, amended 2012. LegislationAct, The
The enabling legislation that creates NOPSEMA, provides its functions and powers for its OHS inspectors and imposes duties on those who are regulated by NOPSEMA. The Act has changed over time:- From 1st January 2005 to 30th June 2008: The Petroleum (Submerged Lands) Act 1967
- From 1st July 2008 to 20th November 2008 The Offshore Petroleum Act 2006
- From 21st November 2008: The Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 2006
Act
The Canada Oil and Gas Operations Act, the Canada-Nova Scotia Atlantic Accord Implementation Act and the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Atlantic Accord Implementation Act. Source: Safety Plan Guidelines, The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, and National Energy Board, Canada, March 31, 2011. Regulatory GuidanceAct
Act means the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992. Source: Health and Safety in Employment (Mining Administration) Regulations 1996, SR 1996/220, New Zealand, as of January 2011. RegulationsAct
“Act” means the Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Act, 1948 (53 of 1948. Source: Petroleum and Natural Gas (Safety in Offshore Operations) Rules, 2008, India, 18th June 2008. RegulationsAct
Act: Mijnbouwwet. Source: Mining Decree of the Netherlands, Netherlands, 2003 (as amended in 2007). LegislationAct
“Act” means the Petroleum Act, 1934 (30 of 1934). Source: The Petroleum Rules, 2002, India, 13th March 2002. RegulationsAct
“Act” means the Petroleum Act, 1934 (30 of 1934. Source: The Petroleum Rules, 1976, India, 1976. RegulationsCarbon
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