The Oil and Gas Activity Application Manual is the how-to document for applicants applying for oil and gas and associated activities using the BCER's Application Management System (AMS).
The Zone Map identifies the regional zones for application submission purposes.
Forms
A Master License to Cut (MLTC) is required and must be approved where the removal of Crown timber is required to conduct oil and gas activity. A MLTC is required for each Forest District.
Manuals
Forms
The Short-Term Use of Water Supplemental Table must be submitted with the Short-Term Use of Water Application Form for multiple points of diversion.
The Engineering Data Sheet for Re-Entry must be submitted with an application to re-enter a well.
Facility Schedule 3s are submitted by industry to notify the BCER of production facilities and small gas plants that discharge air emissions. It must be submitted if the cumulative facility compressor(s) prime mover kilowatt rating if between 600 and 3000.
The Forest Service Road (FSR) Use Permit Application Form is used by applicants to apply for the temporary use of a Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations FSR.
Additional Information
Bear Fencing of Industrial Camps guides industry through best practices for fencing camps.
This link provides a list of gas processing plants in B.C. and is automatically updated every 24 hours. Applicants may use this report as a reference when planning and designing their facility.
This presentation was given to industry May 2, 2013, in preparation for the implementation of the Oil and Gas Road Regulation.
The Pipeline-Associated Watercourse Crossings Manual guides industry through the best practices for pipeline and vehicle watercourse crossings.
Pipeline-Associated Watercourse Crossings Manual
This document outlines the water source approval process and the requirements for hydrogeological assessment and data collection, monitoring, and data reporting.
Guidelines
The Flaring and Venting Reduction Guideline guides industry through the best practices for flaring, incinerating and venting gas at a facility.
Manuals
The Water Licence Application Manual is intended to provide oil and gas operators an overview of the requirements and procedures for applying for and obtaining a water licence from the BCER.
The manual has been prepared to be as comprehensive as possible; however it is not all encompassing and may not cover all situations. Where circumstances or scenarios arise and are not covered by the manual, contact one of the BCER’s Permitting and Authorizations Managers for assistance.
Additional Information
Northeast Archaeological Potential Model Interpretation for Archaeological Consultants guides consultants though the Northeast Archaeological Potential Models. These models illustrate the level of potential for an archaeology site in the area the model covers.
Northeast Archaeological Potential Model Interpretation for Industry guides industry though the Northeast Archaeological Potential Models. These models illustrate the level of potential for an archaeology site in the area the model covers.
The OGC-ALC Delegation Agreement was updated Dec. 8, 2017.
The Supplementary Information for Area-based Analysis document is intended as a reference for applicants planning to conduct an oil and gas activity and the BCER's expectations when in an Area-based Analysis (ABA) zone.
Forms
The Archaeological Information Forms for Non-Geophysical Programs is used by applicants to apply for all applications with activities related to oil and gas exploration or development that are not geophysical in nature.
The Archaeological Information Forms for Geophysical Programs is used by applicants to apply for all applications with activities related to oil and gas exploration or development that are geophysical in nature.
The Client Certification Form must be submitted by archaeologists working in Northeast B.C. to demonstrate they have read and understand the related oil and gas permit. It must be signed by the applicant before an Archaeological Assessment Information Form is submitted, and before any field work is conducted.
A Master License to Cut (MLTC) is required and must be approved where the removal of Crown timber is required to conduct oil and gas activity. A MLTC is required for each Forest District.
Guidelines
The Environmental Protection and Management Guideline guides industry through the requirements and processes associated with the Commission's legislative authorities.
Forms
Effective July 3, 2024, applicants must complete and upload the newest version of the RCNR Line List into the AMS. The RCNR Line List is used for all ERAA applications that fall under the Requirements for Consultation and Notification Regulation (RCNR).
Effective July 3, 2024, applicants must upload the newest version of the RHE Line list into the AMS. The Rights Holder Engagement Line list is used for any CER related applications; single activity applications for Associated Activities (AACT); single activity applications for authorizations permitted under the Water Sustainability Act or multi-activity applications that do not include ERAA activities.
This document may be helpful for comparing ‘feature type’ changes that impact the drop down options shown on the line list between the Consultation and Notification Line List and the Requirements for Consultation and Notification Line List.
This document may be helpful for comparing ‘recipient type’ changes that impact the drop down options shown on the line list between the Consultation and Notification Line List and the Requirements for Consultation and Notification Line List.
These templates are examples of letter content for consultation and notification under RCNR and WSA.
Additional Information
The Canadian Energy Regulator (CER) and the Commission entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance cooperation and coordination between the parties, to outline a mutual aid agreement between the parties in respect of incident investigation and emergency response, and to establish a protocol for coordinating training and technical liaison in areas of comment interest between the parties.
Forms
The Permit Transfer Application Form used when applying for asset transfers.