The Documentation section of the Industry Zone includes manuals, guidelines, forms and additional information to support industry in applying for, and operating, oil and gas activities in British Columbia. Manuals detail application and regulatory requirements with which clients must comply, while guidelines detail best practices for operating in the industry. The information and resources within this section are intended to support applicants and permit holders throughout the lifecycle of an oil and gas activity, from pre-application to close-out. All documentation can be accessed via the subject categories found on the left hand side of the screen.
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Monthly Updates at a glance
The Monthly updates at a glance section, below, groups all updated documentation from the month in a convenient, one-stop location. Within the first week of every month, remember to check out the Monthly Updates to inform yourself and your company of changes to documentation and requirements.
Monthly updates at a glance
Forms
The Road Permit Application Form is used by applicants to apply for a road permit on both Crown and Private land.
| Version Date | Effective Date | Update |
|---|---|---|
May 2013 | June 2013 | The form has been revised to reflect the new Oil and Gas Road Regulation. Users are encouraged to review the document in full. |
Additional Information
This presentation was giving to industry May 2, 2013, in preparation for the implementation of the Oil and Gas Road Regulation.
| Version Date | Effective Date | Update |
|---|---|---|
May 2013 | June 2013 | New document posted to the website. |
Formerly the Completion/Workover Report Guideline, this document is intended to provide a quick-reference list of activities that do require the submission of a Completion / Workover Report, and those that do not.
| Version Date | Effective Date | Update |
|---|---|---|
May 2013 | June 2013 | Added, well inspection of the suspension, to the maintenance side of the document. |
Manuals
The Road Application and Operations Manual guides industry through the road permit application process and requirements, as well as best practices for operating roads, from operations to close-out.
| Version Date | Effective Date | Update |
|---|---|---|
May 2013 | June 2013 | The manual has been revised to reflect the new Oil and Gas Road Regulation. Users are encouraged to review the manual in full. |
The Facility Application and Operations Manual guides industry through the facility permit application process and requirements, as well as best practices for operating facilities, from operations to close-out.
| Version Date | Effective Date | Update |
|---|---|---|
May 2013 | June 2013 | Please review the Summary of Revisions table within the document for a list of edits made. |
The Crown Land Application Manual guides industry through the Crown land application process and requirements.
| Version Date | Effective Date | Update |
|---|---|---|
May 2013 | June 2013 | Removed sidebar containing information on consultation when applicants exchange information, including concerns, with parties who are within the identified consultation distance (p.7). |

