CACERCanadian Energy Regulator Act, s. 306Primary legislationIn force

Application of provisions in Part 6

Section 306 of the Canadian Energy Regulator Act extends Part 6 regulatory provisions to offshore power lines in provincial waters. Pipeline transportation requirements are adapted for electricity transmission, with applicants and authorization holders required to comply with specified sections. Exemptions apply for facility-sharing and shared-use arrangements where regulatory leave or authorization conditions are obtained.

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Application of provisions in Part 6

306 (1) Part 6, except sections 315 to 318, 335 and 342, applies in respect of any part of an offshore power line that is in a province as if each reference in any of those provisions to (a) a company were a reference to the applicant for or holder of the authorization issued in respect of the power line; (b) a pipeline or line were a reference to that part of the power line; and (c) hydrocarbons or any other commodity were a reference to electricity. (2) Subsection 224(1) applies in respect of any part of an offshore power line that is in a province as if the reference to “any of the circumstances referred to in subsection (2)” were a reference to any of the following circumstances: (a) leave has been obtained under subsection 272(2) or (5) in respect of that part; (b) the authorization in respect of the power line contains a condition relating to the utility referred to in subsection 224(1); (c) the power line has been constructed in circumstances specified in an order or regulation made under subsection 272(4). (3) Subsections 316(1) to (3) apply in respect of any part of an offshore power line that is in a province as if each reference in any of those provisions to (a) a company were a reference to the holder of the authorization issued in respect of the power line; and (b) a pipeline or line were a reference to that part of the power line. (4) Despite subsection (3), subsections 316(1) to (3) do not apply in respect of (a) anything done under leave obtained under subsection 272(2) or (5) in respect of any part of an offshore power line that is in a province; and (b) any such part that passes on, over, along or under a facility if an authorization has been issued in respect of the power line and the authorization contains a condition relating to that facility.

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https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/C-15.1/section-306.html

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