Emergency Management at the NEB What We Do, What We Expect Kent Lien Emergency Management Specialist Disaster Forum 2015

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1 Emergency Management at the NEB What We Do, What We Expect Kent Lien Emergency Management Specialist Disaster Forum 2015

2 n Independent Federal Agency n NEB promotes: n Safety n Security n Environmental Protection n Energy efficient infrastructure n In the interest of the Canadian public with regards to: n Pipelines n Energy development n Energy trade Who Is the NEB? 2

3 What Does the NEB Regulate? 3

4 Protecting Public Safety and Environment A company must have an adequate and effective: n Safety program n Integrity management program n Public awareness/damage prevention programs n Security management program 4

5 Protecting Public Safety and n Training program n Environmental protection program n Emergency management program n Monitoring and surveillance program Environment (Con t) 5

6 4 Pillars of Emergency Management n Mitigation and Prevention n Preparedness n Response n Recovery 6

7 Emergency Management Requirements and Expectations of Companies n We hold our regulated companies responsible for anticipating, preventing, managing, and mitigating incidents of any size or duration. n Emergency Management Program Onshore Pipeline Regulations and CSA Z662 n Incident Management System n A management systems approach

8 Emergency Management Program A company must: Requirements n Identify and analyze all hazards/ potential hazards n Evaluate and manage risks associated with all hazards n Liaise with agencies that may be involved in an emergency situation during the development and revisions to the emergency procedures manual n Maintain an up-to-date emergency procedures manual 8

9 Emergency Management Program Requirements (contd.) n Have procedures for the safe control or shutdown of the pipeline n Conduct an assessment of response equipment n Inform all persons who may be associated with an emergency response activity on the practices and procedures to follow n Have a continuing education program for first responders, other agencies and the public residing adjacent to the pipeline n Train and instruct employees and contractors on emergency procedures and equipment n Conduct exercises to demonstrate response capability n And management system must apply 9

10 Timeline for Development of Emergency Management Program n Components are developed and implemented over a time continuum but... n Must be fully developed and implemented prior to operation n Maintained and improved throughout the life of the pipeline.

11 NEB s Role During Emergencies n Priorities n Lead federal regulatory agency n Monitor, observe, and assess company actions (compel if necessary) n Participate in Unified Command 11

12 NEB Emergency Response Capabilities n Emergency Response Procedures n Field Operations Guide n Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) in Calgary n Qualified response personnel for EOC and Incident Management Team n Incident Command System n Training and Exercises n MOUs 12

13 Incident Reporting n Online event reporting system n Significant incidents reported to TSB Reporting Hotline -> NEB 13

14 Field Response Applicable to National Energy Board Act and Oil and Gas Operations Act NEB Incident Classification Matrix Fatality or iii serious injury Reportable release of product Fire or explosion Environmental effects iv Operation beyond design limits v Rupture A vi toxic plume Any incident, meaning an occurrence that results or could result in a significant adverse effect on property, the environment or the safety of persons A hazard vii Loss of containment of any fluid from a well viii Unauthorized discharge (pollution) An event that results in a missing person Impairment of any structure, facility, equipment or system critical to the safety of people, an installations, support craft or to the protection of the environment Uncontrolled release of product and control is not imminent Ongoing threat to people Escalation possible Imminent and significant agency involvement National/media interest i Significant and ongoing environmental effects (includes pollution) Effects beyond company boundaries Pipeline or facility is inoperable Significant adverse effect on property, the environment or safety of persons Significant pollution Hazard that renders the processing plant unsafe to operate Imminent control of released product is likely but not yet established Potential threat to infrastructure No immediate threat outside company property but the potential exists to extend beyond boundaries Escalation unlikely Agencies are likely to be involved Local/regional media interest Moderate environmental effects Potential threat to people Could result in a significant adverse effect on property, the environment or safety of persons ii Imminent threat to the safety of a person, installation or support craft Hazard that may render the processing plant unsafe to operate Control of released product Escalation highly unlikely INCIDENT is handled by company personnel Little or no media interest Minimal environmental effects No immediate threats or hazards No threat to company infrastructure No effects outside company property Near- misses Level 3 Level 2 Level 1 i A significant adverse effect on the environment occurs when any chemical substance is released at a concentration or volume that has the potential to change the ambient environment in a manner that would cause harm to human life, wildlife or vegetation (e.g., glycol, potassium carbonate, methanol, methanol mix from hydrostatic testing, etc.). 14

15 Field Response (contd.) NEB PIO in the JIC NEB Env Spec in the Science Table NEB Investigator Potential NEB Roles EM/Other NEB Safety Officer Env or EM PIO NEB Safety Officer NEB Env Spec NEB Safety Officer NEB Env Spec 15

16 NEB Incident Management Team (Field) Responsibilities Ensure company emergency response plan is activated and executed properly Ensure hazards are identified and appropriate procedures are being followed Liaison with other involved regulators and agencies

17 NEB Incident Management Team (Field) Responsibilities (contd.) n Monitor, observe and assess overall effectiveness and safety of company s emergency response n Communicate with EOC in Calgary

18 EOC Organization 18

19 Transition to Project Phase n End of emergency response phase n Demobilization of activities at site n Post-incident follow up

20 Ongoing Oversight n Remediation of site continues n Remediation Process Guide n Potential for other Board Decisions

21 Compliance Verification n Emergency Procedures Manual Review n Critical Information Check n Exercise Evaluation n Audit n Compliance Screening 21

22 Enforcement n Notice of Noncompliance n Inspection Officer Order n Administrative Monetary Penalties n Board Order 22

23 Regulatory and Policy Reform n Bill C-46 Pipeline Safety Act n Best Available Technologies n CSA Z

24 Emergency Procedures Manuals n E-copy and hard copy filing requirements n Annual update requirements n Content requirements n Ongoing discussion around transparency and confidentiality of info 24

25 Engaging Canadians n or n BUOPS.EMSGMUS@nebone.gc.ca 25

26 The Future? n Increased: n Engagement n Cooperation with municipalities and first responders n Compliance oversight n A more holistic, systems-based approach 26

27 Questions and Discussion