Canadian Energy Regulator Pipeline Damage Prevention Regulations – Authorizations

Marginal note:Authorization for construction of overhead line

• 9 (1) For the purposes of subsection 335(1) of the Act, the construction of an overhead line across a pipeline — in an area other than an offshore area — is authorized if the person that intends to construct the overhead line

  • (a) makes a locate request in accordance with section 3;

  • (b) confirms with the pipeline company that all of the pipeline company’s pipes in the vicinity of the construction have been marked; and

  • (c) obtains from the pipeline company the information that is referred to in paragraphs 6(1)(a) and (c) of the Canadian Energy Regulator Pipeline Damage Prevention Regulations – Obligations of Pipeline Companies.

• Marginal note:Measures

  (2) Any person that is undertaking the construction of an overhead line across a pipeline must comply with the following measures:

  • (a) construct the overhead line in accordance with any applicable provincial and federal law;

  • (b) if the pipeline is patrolled by aircraft and if the overhead line poses a risk to the aircraft, install and maintain aerial warning devices; and

  • (c) not construct or place any kind of pole, pylon, tower, guy, anchor or supporting structure across, on, along or under the pipeline.