Monitoring Program

Monitoring Program

Definition(s)

Monitoring Program

Weather, sea state and ice measurement, observation and reporting programs for an Installation, including all management of these programs. Source:  Offshore Physical Environmental Guidelines, The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, and National Energy Board, Canada, September 2008. Regulatory Guidance
Monitoring Program Management

Monitoring Program Management

Definition(s)

Monitoring Program Management

Procedure for management of a Monitoring Program. Source:  Offshore Physical Environmental Guidelines, The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, and National Energy Board, Canada, September 2008. Regulatory Guidance
NAVCAN

NAVCAN

Definition(s)

NAVCAN

NAV CANADA, the Canadian provider of civil air navigation services. Source:  Offshore Physical Environmental Guidelines, The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, and National Energy Board, Canada, September 2008. Regulatory Guidance
NWS

NWS

Definition(s)

NWS

National Weather Service (of the United States). Source:  Offshore Physical Environmental Guidelines, The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, and National Energy Board, Canada, September 2008. Regulatory Guidance
Oceanographic Contractor

Oceanographic Contractor

Definition(s)

Oceanographic Contractor

Contractor responsible for providing, installing and maintaining oceanographic equipment. Source:  Offshore Physical Environmental Guidelines, The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, and National Energy Board, Canada, September 2008. Regulatory Guidance
Oceanographic Observing

Oceanographic Observing

Definition(s)

Oceanographic Observing

Oceanographic observing procedure. Source:  Offshore Physical Environmental Guidelines, The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, and National Energy Board, Canada, September 2008. Regulatory Guidance
Oceanographic Program

Oceanographic Program

Definition(s)

Oceanographic Program

Ocean monitoring activities for an Installation. Source:  Offshore Physical Environmental Guidelines, The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, and National Energy Board, Canada, September 2008. Regulatory Guidance
Oceanographic Reporting

Oceanographic Reporting

Definition(s)

Oceanographic Reporting

Oceanographic reporting procedure. Source:  Offshore Physical Environmental Guidelines, The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, and National Energy Board, Canada, September 2008. Regulatory Guidance
Oceanographer

Oceanographer

Definition(s)

Oceanographer

A qualified oceanographer is a graduate of a specified program in oceanographic studies at a recognized university. Source:  Offshore Physical Environmental Guidelines, The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, and National Energy Board, Canada, September 2008. Regulatory Guidance
PEGs

PEGs

Definition(s)

PEGs

Offshore Physical Environmental Guidelines (this document). Source:  Offshore Physical Environmental Guidelines, The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, and National Energy Board, Canada, September 2008. Regulatory Guidance
PMO

PMO

Definition(s)

PMO

MSC Port Meteorological Officer. Source:  Offshore Physical Environmental Guidelines, The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, and National Energy Board, Canada, September 2008. Regulatory Guidance
Policies & Procedures

Policies & Procedures

Definition(s)

Policies & Procedures

Observing and Reporting policies and procedures developed for the Offshore. Source:  Offshore Physical Environmental Guidelines, The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, and National Energy Board, Canada, September 2008. Regulatory Guidance
Program Description

Program Description

Definition(s)

Program Description

An outline prepared by the Operator that describes the offshore monitoring program. Submitted by the Operator to the Regulator. Source:  Offshore Physical Environmental Guidelines, The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, and National Energy Board, Canada, September 2008. Regulatory Guidance
Production and Conservation Regulations

Production and Conservation Regulations

Definition(s)

Production and Conservation Regulations

Canada Oil and Gas Production and Conservation Regulations, Newfoundland Offshore Area Petroleum Production and Conservation Regulations, Nova Scotia Offshore Area Petroleum Production and Conservation Regulations. Source:  Offshore Physical Environmental Guidelines, The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, and National Energy Board, Canada, September 2008. Regulatory Guidance
Resistance to Icing

Resistance to Icing

Definition(s)

Resistance to Icing

Resistance to icing means “continued operation during light to moderate icing conditions. Source:  Offshore Physical Environmental Guidelines, The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, and National Energy Board, Canada, September 2008. Regulatory Guidance
SAWRS

SAWRS

Definition(s)

SAWRS

Supplementary Aviation Weather Observations (an obsolete aviation observing standard formerly used in the Offshore). Source:  Offshore Physical Environmental Guidelines, The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, and National Energy Board, Canada, September 2008. Regulatory Guidance
Synoptic Ship

Synoptic Ship

Definition(s)

Synoptic Ship

A report based on WMO Code FM13 and also described in MANMAR. These reports were formerly referred to as MANMAR reports but the term MANMAR has become obsolete, except where references to the manual are noted. Source:  Offshore Physical Environmental Guidelines, The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, and National Energy Board, Canada, September 2008. Regulatory Guidance
SPECI

SPECI

Definition(s)

SPECI

A character-based format for a special aviation weather observation. Source:  Offshore Physical Environmental Guidelines, The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, and National Energy Board, Canada, September 2008. Regulatory Guidance
TAF

TAF

Definition(s)

TAF

An Aerodrome Forecast that is intended to be used wholly or partially for the arrival, departure, and movement or servicing of aircraft. Source:  Offshore Physical Environmental Guidelines, The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, and National Energy Board, Canada, September 2008. Regulatory Guidance
WAVEOB

WAVEOB

Definition(s)

WAVEOB

A formatted spectral wave data report. Source:  Offshore Physical Environmental Guidelines, The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, and National Energy Board, Canada, September 2008. Regulatory Guidance
Weather Forecasting Contractor

Weather Forecasting Contractor

Definition(s)

Weather Forecasting Contractor

Contractor responsible for weather and sea state forecasting program on an Installation. Source:  Offshore Physical Environmental Guidelines, The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, and National Energy Board, Canada, September 2008. Regulatory Guidance
Weather Observer Instructor

Weather Observer Instructor

Definition(s)

Weather Observer Instructor

Qualified individual with considerable practical experience in aviation and marine observing, references to that competence plus experience and training in instructional techniques. Source:  Offshore Physical Environmental Guidelines, The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, and National Energy Board, Canada, September 2008. Regulatory Guidance
Weather Observing Contractor

Weather Observing Contractor

Definition(s)

Weather Observing Contractor

Contractor responsible for weather and sea state observing program on an Installation. Source:  Offshore Physical Environmental Guidelines, The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, and National Energy Board, Canada, September 2008. Regulatory Guidance
WMO Code FM13

WMO Code FM13

Definition(s)

WMO Code FM13

International report format of surface weather observation from a sea station. Source:  Offshore Physical Environmental Guidelines, The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, and National Energy Board, Canada, September 2008. Regulatory Guidance
Offshore Installation Manager (OIM)

Offshore Installation Manager (OIM)

Definition(s)

Offshore Installation Manager

Offshore installation manager (OIM) means a competent person, certified in accordance with these recommendations, who has been appointed in writing by the company to manage the offshore activities of the MOU. Source: IMO Resolution A.1079(28), Recommendations for the Training and Certification of Personnel on Mobile Offshore Units (MOUs), Adopted on 4 December 2013, International Maritime Organization, Regulatory Guidance Source:  Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Occupational Health & Safety Requirements, Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada, December 2000. Regulations

Offshore Installation Manager

“Offshore installation manager” means a person put in command of an installation by an operator pursuant to the Accord Acts. Source:  Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Occupational Health & Safety Requirements, Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada, December 2000. Regulations
WHSCA

WHSCA

Definition(s)

WHSCA

Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Act of Newfoundland and Labrador. Source: Incident Reporting and Investigation Guidelines, The Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board and Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada, November 30, 2012. Regulatory Guidance
WCA

WCA

Definition(s)

WCA

Worker’s Compensation Act of Nova Scotia. Source: Incident Reporting and Investigation Guidelines, The Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board and Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada, November 30, 2012. Regulatory Guidance
Unauthorized Discharge

Unauthorized Discharge

Definition(s)

Unauthorized Discharge

An unauthorized discharge occurs when: • A substance or mixture is discharged from a production or drilling installation in an amount or at a concentration in excess of the limits described in the Operator’s Environmental Protection Plan, or the substance or the manner of discharge is not described in that plan Note: In respect of the definition of pollution as per DPR 1(1); C NLOPB/CNSOPB/NEB Environmental Protection Plan Guidelines, March 2011. • A toxic fluid is discharged from a diving installation or an accommodations installation. Note: INST 70(1). • A discharge occurs from a geophysical vessel that constitutes a threat to the environment Note: GPR 27. Source: Incident Reporting and Investigation Guidelines, The Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board and Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada, November 30, 2012. Regulatory Guidance
TQSP

TQSP

Definition(s)

TQSP

CAPP (Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers) Canadian East Coast Offshore Petroleum Industry Standard Practice for the Training and Qualification of Personnel, November 2010. Source: Incident Reporting and Investigation Guidelines, The Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board and Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada, November 30, 2012. Regulatory Guidance
Significant Hydrocarbon Release

Significant Hydrocarbon Release

Definition(s)

Significant Hydrocarbon Release

A Significant Hydrocarbon Release is defined as: • A gas release rate between 0.1 kg/sec and 1 kg/sec and lasts for 2 to 5 minutes • The amount of gas released is between 1 kg and 300 kg or • The amount of liquid released is between 5 L and 300 L. Source: Incident Reporting and Investigation Guidelines, The Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board and Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada, November 30, 2012. Regulatory Guidance