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This page provides links to guidance and resources for the submission, standards, data and reporting of induced seismicity including ground motion monitoring reports.

Induced Seismicity Data and Submission

Name Date Published
Ground Motion Monitoring and Submission Guideline
This document outlines the monitoring and reporting requirements for ground motion values within certain oil and gas development areas.
Jun 1, 2016
Ground Motion Monitoring Areas - High Resolution Map
This map displays the areas that require ground motion monitoring, if well permit conditions apply.
Jun 1, 2016
Ground Motion Monitoring Reporting Template
This is the template for ground motion monitoring reporting.
Jul 8, 2016
Guideline for Extraction of Ground Motion Parameters
The guideline provides standard methodologies for extraction of ground motion parameters from recorded earthquake waveforms. The guidelines include data from both types of seismic sensors that are used for induced seismicity monitoring; seismometers that record ground motion velocities and accelerometers that are designed to record strong ground accelerations at short distances.
Feb 10, 2021
Kiskatinaw Seismic Monitoring and Mitigation Area Special Project Order - High Resolution Map
This map displays the location of the Kiskatinaw Seismic Monitoring and Mitigation Area (KSMMA) Special Project Order.
Apr 13, 2021
Local Magnitude Standard for NEBC
This document provides a brief outline of the procedure for calculation of local magnitude using ground motion amplitudes recorded at regional seismographic stations within north-east B.C.
Feb 10, 2021
Seismic Events Magnitude 1.5 and greater in NEBC
Detailed spreadsheet of seismic events recorded in NEBC since 2001 using all available sources.
Jan 28, 2022
Seismic Pre Assessment Template
This is the template for Seismic Pre-Assessment Reporting. This guideline should be followed by the permit holder to the extent practicable based upon data availability.
Jun 1, 2020
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