Whereas, pursuant to section 12.1 of the Oil and Gas Production and Conservation Act, a copy of proposed Regulations respecting limits of liability for spills, authorized discharges and debris emanating or originating from work or activity related to the exploration for or production of oil and gas was published in the Canada Gazette Part I on January 3, 1987 and a reasonable opportunity was thereby afforded to interested persons to make representations with respect thereto;
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Therefore, Her Excellency the Governor General in Council, on the recommendation of the Minister of Energy, Mines and Resources and the Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development, pursuant to section 12 of the Oil and Gas Production and Conservation Act, is pleased hereby to make the annexed Regulations respecting limits of liability for spills, authorized discharges and debris emanating or originating from work or activity related to the exploration for or production of oil and gas.
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