Part 4, Section 20 · Canada–Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Area Petroleum Operations Framework Regulations

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20Suspension of well approval#

(1)The Board may suspend a well approval if

(a)the operator conducts the well operation other than as described in the application for the well approval;

(b)the physical and environmental conditions encountered in the area of the work or activity for which the well approval was granted are more severe than those on the basis of which the manufacturer of any equipment used in the well operation established the equipment’s operating limits; or

(c)the operator uses a flow system, flow calculation procedure or flow allocation procedure that has not been approved under subsection 14(2), conducts a formation flow test that has not been approved under subsection 63(5) or engages in commingled production that has not been approved under subsection 80(2).

(2)In deciding whether to suspend a well approval, the Board must consider

(a)the effects or potential effects of the applicable situation referred to in subsection (1) on safety, the environment and the conservation of petroleum resources; and

(b)the operator’s history of non-compliance with the requirements of these Regulations, the provisions of Part III of the Act or any requirements that are established by the Board under that Part with respect to well operations.

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