Whereas a copy of the proposed Canada Oil and Gas Operations Regulations was published in the Canada Gazette Part I on May 8, 1982 and a reasonable opportunity was thereby afforded to interested persons to make representations with respect thereto.
Therefore, His Excellency the Governor General in Council, on the recommendation of the Minister of Energy, Mines and Resources, the Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development and the Treasury Board, pursuant to section 12 of the Oil and Gas Production and Conservation Act, is pleased hereby to make the annexed Regulations respecting oil and gas operations on Canada lands.