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Period of validity
Under the Canadian Energy Regulator Act, permits and licences issued by the regulator have a maximum validity period of 30 years.
Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance
This regulation implements Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, establishing nondiscrimination requirements on the basis of sex in education programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance. It defines key terms including educational institutions, federal financial assistance, applicants, and administrative structures, effective September 29, 2000.
Authorization — powers, duties and functions
The Lead Commissioner of the Canadian Energy Regulator may delegate regulatory powers, duties, and functions to commissioners, either jointly or individually, except for procedural, appellate, investigative, enforcement, and review matters under specified sections. Actions taken under delegation are deemed performed by the Commission itself.
Authorization — report
Section 46 of the Canadian Energy Regulator Act authorizes the Lead Commissioner to designate commissioners to report on Commission matters and applications. Authorized commissioners possess full investigatory and evidentiary powers for information gathering. Reports may be formally adopted as Commission decisions or handled otherwise as deemed appropriate.
Regulations
The Canadian Energy Regulator may establish fees, levies, or charges with Treasury Board approval to recover regulatory costs attributable to its mandate, including costs for denied or withdrawn applications. Regulations specify interest rates on unpaid amounts, which become debts recoverable by the Crown in court.
Collection of Claims Owed the United States
This regulation establishes Department of Energy procedures for collecting claims and debts owed to the United States, implementing federal debt collection standards from 31 CFR parts 900-904. It defines debt and delinquency, prescribes standards for administrative collection and compromise activities, and authorizes DOE to pursue remedies including administrative offset, wage garnishment, and litigation referral to the Department of Justice under the Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996.
Public hearings
Section 52 of the Canadian Energy Regulator Act mandates public hearings for decisions to issue, suspend, or revoke certificates for interprovincial and international pipelines and power lines. Exceptions apply when certificate holders consent to suspension or revocation of non-operational facilities. The Commission may discretionarily hold public hearings on other matters and must publicly disclose its reasoning.
Regulations
The Governor in Council may establish regulations defining circumstances under which Indigenous knowledge shared confidentially with the Canadian Energy Regulator may be disclosed without written consent, balancing regulatory transparency with Indigenous rights protection.
Confidentiality
Section 61 of the Canadian Energy Regulator Act authorizes the Commission and designated officers to issue confidentiality orders protecting sensitive information from public disclosure when disclosure poses a real and substantial risk to pipeline, power line, or offshore renewable energy infrastructure security, protective systems, or public safety.
Powers of company
Section 313 of the Canadian Energy Regulator Act grants pipeline companies authority to survey land, acquire property, construct pipelines across public and private holdings, interconnect with other infrastructure, erect supporting structures, and transport hydrocarbons and other commodities, subject to regulatory approval and applicable legislation.
Impact Assessment Act
Section 185 of the Canadian Energy Regulator Act transfers certificate application authority for designated projects under the Impact Assessment Act from the Commission to an independent review panel. The panel exercises powers under sections 182-184, coordinates with energy and environment ministers, and must submit reports within Impact Assessment Act timelines.
Service Fees Act
Section 88 of the Canadian Energy Regulator Act exempts the CER from the federal Service Fees Act, allowing it to independently set and collect fees, levies, and charges for regulating energy infrastructure projects without federal fee-setting constraints.
Criteria and Procedures for Determining Eligibility for Access to Restricted Data or National Security Information or an Employment Clearance
10 CFR Part 10 establishes criteria and procedures for determining eligibility for access to Restricted Data and National Security Information for NRC employees, contractors, licensees, and applicants. The regulation implements the Atomic Energy Act and Executive Orders to ensure security of the nuclear energy program while providing administrative review opportunities for individuals seeking access authorization or employment clearance.
Definition of certified document
Section 89 of the Canadian Energy Regulator Act establishes that documents certified by authorized CER employees and sealed with the regulator's seal are admissible as evidence in legal proceedings without requiring proof of the certifier's signature or official status. Certified copies of decisions, orders, authorizations, and other regulatory documents are accepted as evidence of the originals and the facts they contain.
Issuance
The Canadian Energy Regulator Act s. 370 authorizes the Commission to issue licenses permitting movement of designated oil or gas out of designated areas, subject to regulatory conditions and compliance with the Act, its regulations, orders, and applicable provisions of the Energy Administration Act.
Procedural Rules for DOE Nuclear Activities
10 CFR Part 820 establishes procedural rules governing conduct of persons involved in DOE nuclear activities to ensure compliance with DOE Nuclear Safety Requirements. The regulation defines key terms, enforcement processes, and administrative procedures, with Naval nuclear propulsion activities excluded from certain interpretations and exemptions provisions under the Deputy Administrator for Naval Reactors.
Regulations
Canadian Energy Regulator Act section 353 empowers the Governor in Council to make regulations governing oil and gas exports, including licence quantities, validity periods (up to 40 years for natural gas, 25 years for oil), inspection requirements, price controls, and exemptions for exports to Chile and Costa Rica.
Offence and punishment
Section 387 of the Canadian Energy Regulator Act establishes criminal penalties for non-compliance with Commission orders under sections 384-385. Summary conviction carries fines up to $100,000 and/or one year imprisonment; indictable conviction carries fines up to $1,000,000 and/or five years imprisonment. A due diligence defence is available, and Canada Oil and Gas Operations Act provisions apply.
Enforcement of Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Handicap in Programs or Activities Conducted by the Department of Energy
10 CFR Part 1041 implements Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, requiring the Department of Energy to prohibit discrimination based on disability in all its programs and activities. The regulation defines key terms such as handicapped person, auxiliary aids, and major life activities, and establishes procedures for filing complaints and ensuring equal opportunity and access for persons with disabilities.
Immunity
Section 148 of the Canadian Energy Regulator Act grants civil immunity to Tribunal members for actions or omissions undertaken in the exercise or purported exercise of their powers, duties, or functions.
Technical or specialized knowledge
The Canadian Energy Regulator Act permits the Tribunal to temporarily engage legal counsel, notaries, and technical specialists to support its operations, with duties and employment conditions prescribed by the Tribunal and compensation/expenses subject to Treasury Board approval.
Methods of acquisition or lease
Canadian pipeline companies acquiring or leasing land must include contractual provisions for compensation (lump-sum or periodic payments reviewed every five years), operational damages, indemnification (excluding owner gross negligence or willful misconduct), land-use restrictions, and compensation for adverse effects on remaining lands.
Form of compensation payment if land taken
Under Canadian Energy Regulator Act section 329, when a company takes or leases land, the Regulator must direct compensation payment at the landowner's option as either a lump sum or periodic payments. Interest may be awarded at the prime business loan rate from the date of land entry or when damages first occurred.
Criteria and Procedures for Determining Eligibility for Access to or Control over Special Nuclear Material
10 CFR Part 11 establishes criteria and procedures for determining eligibility of individuals to receive special nuclear material access authorization. It applies to NRC licensees' employees, contractors, and consultants requiring access to or control over formula quantities of special nuclear material. The regulation defines two authorization levels (NRC-R and NRC-U) based on background investigation tiers and implements a personnel security program to safeguard special nuclear material and prevent sabotage.
Energy infrastructure development applications: decisions
Decisions by the Secretary of State on energy infrastructure applications.
Oil and gas: offshore environmental legislation
Environmental regulations and guidance on offshore oil and gas exploration and production offshore gas unloading and storage and offshore carbon dioxide storage activities
Jackdaw Field Development
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Energy Trends: UK renewables
Data on the UK’s renewables sector, including capacity, electricity generation and liquid biofuels consumption.
Contracts for Difference (CfD) Allocation Round 8: standard terms and conditions
The Standard Terms and Conditions for use in CfD Allocation Round 8 (AR8).
Contracts for Difference (CfD) Allocation Round 8: allocation framework
The Contract Allocation Framework sets out the rules for Contracts for Difference (CfD) Allocation Round 8 (AR8) and the eligibility requirements applicants must satisfy.
Strategic reserve
In April 2026, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) established a Strategic Reserve of Critical Minerals covering cobalt, coltan and germanium. The reserve is administered by the Regulatory and Control Authority for Strategic Mineral Substances (ARECOMS) and authorises…
India-United States Strategic Critical Minerals Cooperation Framework
India and the United States signed a Strategic Critical Minerals Cooperation Framework to strengthen the development of resilient and diversified critical mineral supply chains. The Cooperation Framework aims to deepen bilateral collaboration across the supply chain, including…
India-United States Strategic Critical Minerals Cooperation Framework
India and the United States signed a Strategic Critical Minerals Cooperation Framework to strengthen the development of resilient and diversified critical mineral supply chains. The Cooperation Framework aims to deepen bilateral collaboration across the supply chain, including…
India-UK Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory
India and the United Kingdom formalised cooperation on critical minerals through a Research Collaboration Agreement that resulted in the establishment of the India–UK Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory (GSCO). The GSCO supports collaboration between TEXMiN at IIT…
India-UK Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory
India and the United Kingdom formalised cooperation on critical minerals through a Research Collaboration Agreement that resulted in the establishment of the India–UK Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory (GSCO). The GSCO supports collaboration between TEXMiN at IIT…
India-UAE Memorandum of Understanding on Critical Minerals
A consortium comprising of Oil India Limited (OIL), ONGC Videsh Limited (OVL) and Khanij Bidesh India Limited (KABIL) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with International Resources Holding (IRH) of the United Arab Emirates to collaborate on critical mineral supply…
India-Netherlands Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation in the field of Critical Minerals
India and the Netherlands signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation in the field of critical minerals. The MoU forms part of a broader India–Netherlands Strategic Partnership Roadmap for 2026-2030 and is intended to strengthen supply chain diversification. The…
India-Netherlands Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation in the field of Critical Minerals
India and the Netherlands signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation in the field of critical minerals. The MoU forms part of a broader India–Netherlands Strategic Partnership Roadmap for 2026-2030 and is intended to strengthen supply chain diversification. The…
India-Norway Green Strategic Partnership
In May 2026, India and Norway elevated their bilateral relationship to a Green Strategic Partnership and agreed to strengthen cooperation on critical minerals as part of broader collaboration to accelerate the green energy transition, strengthen circular economy, and encourage…
India-Norway Green Strategic Partnership
In May 2026, India and Norway elevated their bilateral relationship to a Green Strategic Partnership and agreed to strengthen cooperation on critical minerals as part of broader collaboration to accelerate the green energy transition, strengthen circular economy, and encourage…
India-Japan Memorandum of Cooperation in the field of Mineral Resources
India and Japan signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) in the field of mineral resources to strengthen bilateral cooperation and expand business opportunities in the minerals sector. The MoC establishes a framework for cooperation through the exchange of information on…
India-Japan Memorandum of Cooperation in the field of Mineral Resources
India and Japan signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) in the field of mineral resources to strengthen bilateral cooperation and expand business opportunities in the minerals sector. The MoC establishes a framework for cooperation through the exchange of information on…
India-Italy Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation on Critical Minerals
India and Italy signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation in the field of critical minerals. The MoU envisages cooperation to support sustainable and secure exploration, extraction, processing and recycling of critical minerals, with a focus on sustainability and…
India-Italy Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation on Critical Minerals
India and Italy signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation in the field of critical minerals. The MoU envisages cooperation to support sustainable and secure exploration, extraction, processing and recycling of critical minerals, with a focus on sustainability and…
Germany-India Joint Declaration of Intent on Cooperation in Critical Minerals
India and Germany signed a Joint Declaration of Intent to strengthen collaboration across the critical minerals value chain, including in exploration, mining, research and innovation, diversification of value chains, supply chain resilience and circularity. The areas of…
Germany-India Joint Declaration of Intent on Cooperation in Critical Minerals
India and Germany signed a Joint Declaration of Intent to strengthen collaboration across the critical minerals value chain, including in exploration, mining, research and innovation, diversification of value chains, supply chain resilience and circularity. The areas of…
France-India Joint Declaration of Intent on Cooperation in Critical Minerals
India and France signed a Joint Declaration of Intent to strengthen cooperation in building resilient, sustainable and responsible critical mineral value chains. The Joint Declaration places specific emphasis on cooperation in exploration, mining, research and innovation,…
France-India Joint Declaration of Intent on Cooperation in Critical Minerals
India and France signed a Joint Declaration of Intent to strengthen cooperation in building resilient, sustainable and responsible critical mineral value chains. The Joint Declaration places specific emphasis on cooperation in exploration, mining, research and innovation,…
Canada-India Memorandum of Understanding on Critical Minerals Cooperation
Canada and India signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support the development of secure, resilient and diversified critical mineral supply chains. The MoU provides a framework to promote trade and investment between the countries, while facilitating the exchange of…