Recent Regulatory Changes 2019

New Reporting: ECCC Single Window Information Manager (SWIM)

The 2019 E2 Regulations came into force on August 24th. To coincide with the new regulations, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) launched SWIM, a new online system to manage regulatory reporting. SWIM will allow regulatees to maintain their own information and report under multiple regulations through a single tool: https://ec.ss.ec.gc.ca/

Due to the scope of change in the new regulations, and incompatibilities between system platforms, all those subject to the new regulations will need to re-register their information in SWIM. Once re-registered, a new reporting timeline will be in effect. Additional details are available at “E2 Regulations, 2019” and “How to report using SWIM”.

CSA Z662 – 19: Oil and Gas Pipeline Systems

In June 2019, the Canadian Standards Association released (CSA) Z662 – 19. The revised standard includes significant changes and additions to previous versions. Impacted companies are encouraged to review the revised standard and take the steps necessary to ensure compliance with its provisions as soon as possible. For more information, see National Energy Board Information Advisory NEB IA 2019–002.

As there are significant changes and additions to the standard, impacted companies are encouraged to review the revised standard and take the steps necessary to ensure compliance with its provisions as soon as possible.

Note: On Wednesday, Aug. 28th, the National Energy Board (NEB) became the Canada Energy Regulator (CER). For further information on the CER, including transition plans and implementation of the CER Act, can be found here.