Crossing Agreements

Alliance Pipeline is federally regulated in Canada by the Canada Energy Regulator (CER). The Canada Energy Regulator Act and its regulations, CER Pipeline Damage Prevention Regulations, Authorization and Obligations, make a crossing agreement mandatory for anyone proposing to cause a ground disturbance in the prescribed area, which extends 30 metres perpendicularly on either side from the centerline of the pipe; construct a facility across, on, along, or under a pipeline; or cross a pipeline with a vehicle or mobile equipment. A crossing agreement can be obtained from the pipeline’s operator.

Crossing agreements help ensure that pipeline operators know about upcoming crossings or excavation work so they can help prevent accidents. Unauthorized crossing or digging activities pose serious threats to workers and pipeline safety, and the safety of others nearby.

Not complying with the CER’s regulatory requirement can result in fines of up to $100,000 per day per violation through the CER’s Administrative Monetary Penalties authority.

Alliance is required to report all violations of the CER Pipeline Crossing Regulations to the CER.

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