1. The definitions in this section apply in these Regulations.

“abandon”

“abandon” means to permanently cease operation such that the cessation results in the discontinuance of service. (cessation d’exploitation)

“Act”

“Act” means the National Energy Board Act. (Loi)

“change of service”

“change of service” means a change in the type of fluid transported in the pipeline, which necessitates changes to the design requirements in accordance with CSA Z662. (modification du service)

“class location”

“class location” means a class location as defined in CSA Z662 and as determined in accordance with that standard. (classe d’emplacement)

“component”

“component” means a component as defined in CSA Z662. (élément)

“CSA”

“CSA” means the Canadian Standards Association. (CSA)

“CSA W178.2”

“CSA W178.2”[Repealed, SOR/2007-50, s. 1]

“CSA Z276”

“CSA Z276” means CSA Standard Z276 entitled Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) - Production, Storage and Handling, as amended from time to time. (norme CSA Z276)

“CSA Z341”

“CSA Z341” means CSA Standard Z341 entitled Storage of Hydrocarbons in Underground Formations, as amended from time to time. (norme CSA Z341)

“CSA Z662”

“CSA Z662” means CSA Standard Z662 entitled Oil and Gas Pipeline Systems, as amended from time to time. (norme CSA Z662)

“deactivate”

“deactivate” means to remove temporarily from service. (désactivation)

“decommission”

“decommission” means to permanently cease operation such that the cessation does not result in the discontinuance of service. (désaffectation)

“environment”

“environment” means elements of the Earth and includes

• (a) land, water and air, including all layers of the atmosphere;

• (b) all organic and inorganic matter and living organisms; and

• (c) the interacting natural systems that include elements referred to in paragraphs (a) and (b). (environnement)

“HVP”

“HVP” means high vapour pressure as defined in CSA Z662. (HPV)

“incident”

“incident” means an occurrence that results in

• (a) the death of or serious injury to a person;

• (b) a significant adverse effect on the environment;

• (c) an unintended fire or explosion;

• (d) an unintended or uncontained release of LVP hydrocarbons in excess of 1.5 m³;

• (e) an unintended or uncontrolled release of gas or HVP hydrocarbons;

• (f) the operation of a pipeline beyond its design limits as determined under CSA Z662 or CSA Z276 or any operating limits imposed by the Board. (incident)

“inspection officer”

“inspection officer” means an inspection officer designated by the Board under section 49 of the Act. (inspecteur)

“joining”

“joining” means the joining of pipe and components, performed after the pipe and component manufacturing processes. (assemblage)

“LVP”

“LVP” means low vapour pressure as defined in CSA Z662. (BPV)

“maximum operating pressure”

“maximum operating pressure” means maximum operating pressure as defined in CSA Z662. (pression maximale de service)

“onshore pipeline”

“onshore pipeline” or “pipeline” means a pipeline intended for the transmission of hydrocarbons that is not in an offshore area. (pipeline terrestre ou pipeline)

“operate”

“operate” includes repair, maintain, deactivate, reactivate and decommission. (exploitation)

“release”

“release” includes discharge, spray, spill, leak, seep, pour, emit, dump and exhaust. (rejet)

“serious injury”

“serious injury” includes an injury that results in

• (a) the fracture of a major bone;

• (b) the amputation of a body part;

• (c) the loss of sight in one or both eyes;

• (d) internal hemorrhage;

• (e) third degree burns;

• (f) unconsciousness; or

• (g) the loss of a body part or function of a body part. (blessure grave)

“station”

“station” means a facility that is used in connection with the operation of a pipeline and includes a facility for pumping, compression, pressure reduction, storage of hydrocarbons, metering, receiving or delivering. It also includes the land and other works connected with the facility. (station)

“storage facility”

“storage facility” means a facility that is constructed for the storage of oil and includes the land and other works connected with the facility. (installation de stockage)

“toxic substance”

“toxic substance” means a substance that enters the environment in a quantity or concentration that may

• (a) have an immediate or long-term adverse effect on the environment;

• (b) constitute a danger to the environment on which human life depends; or

• (c) constitute a danger to human life or health. (substance toxique)