Canadian Energy Regulator Onshore Pipeline Regulations

6.2 (1) The company shall appoint an officer as accountable officer to ensure on its behalf that its management system and the programs referred to in section 55 are established, implemented and maintained in accordance with section 6.1, this section and sections 6.3 to 6.6 and that its obligations under section 6 are met.

(2) Within 30 days after the appointment of its accountable officer, the company shall notify the Board in writing of the name of the person appointed and ensure that the accountable officer submits to the Board a signed statement accepting the responsibilities of their position.

(3) The company shall ensure that the accountable officer has authority over the human and financial resources required to

• (a) establish, implement and maintain the management system and the programs referred to in section 55; and

• (b) ensure that the company’s activities are carried out in a manner that enables it to meet its obligations under section 6.