Canadian Energy Regulator Onshore Pipeline Regulations

44 (1) If a company proposes to deactivate the pipeline or a section of it for 12 months or more or has maintained the pipeline or a section of it in a deactivated mode for 12 months or more or has not operated the pipeline or a section of it for 12 months or more, the company shall submit an application for the deactivation to the Board.

(2) The application shall include the rationale for the deactivation and the measures to be employed or that were employed for the deactivation.