Application for Pipeline Modification
Guideline 12

Application for Pipeline Modification (pdf)

  1. A holder of a valid pipeline operating licence makes application to the Minister under section 150 (1) of The Oil and Gas Act for approval to modify a pipeline. The application shall include:
    1. A physical description and Operating Licence number of the pipeline, or pipeline segment, to be modified and the reasons for modification.
    1. The following information must be provided:

        2. i. expected timeline for proposed changes;
        ii. revised P&ID and surveys showing the revision submitted as a shape file, revised plot plan and flow schematic if the modification is at the terminal;
        iii. a full description of what equipment is being added to the site and where. CRN# is required.
        iv. If new land is required outside of the existing right-of-way proof of the right to access the land is require

    c. Confirmation of the standards to which the modifications will be built.

2. As per 150(2) of the Oil and Gas Act Subsection (1) does not apply in respect of a modification made for the repair or maintenance of a pipeline.

3. An Environmental Protection Plan (EPP) for the project may be required by the Branch.  If required it should include the following:

      i. description of the emergency response, including notification procedures;
      ii. maps showing water-covered areas, spill control points designated by the operator, access roads, municipal or industrial water supply intakes, pipelines, wells, and any other oil and gas facility;
      iii. a description of any spill control points, including information respecting the volume, depth, flow, and current of water;
      iv. the equipment available for containing spills and recovering the fluid, and the location of the equipment;
      v. procedure respecting any spill that could occur on the site, including the containment, recovery, and clean-up of the spill;
      vi. policies respecting the safety of workers at the site of a spill; and
      vii. the duties of personnel in an emergency response or a training exercise.

4. The submission shall be signed by an officer of the company making application.

5. Email the application to:  Leonardo.Leonen@gov.mb.ca .  

6. For further information, please contact (204) 945-1119 (Winnipeg).  or Leo Leonen at (204)-945-6570.

7. Once the approval has been granted 48 hr notice must be given to the appropriate District Office before the modification can start.