KERMIT Frequently Asked Questions
* Please note that the Kermit FAQ page will be updated as questions arise
General
Q: What is KERMIT?
A: KERMIT
(Knowledge, Enterprise, Resource, Management, Information, and Technology) is the
BC Oil and Gas Commissions new database application that will provide industry with
an electronic submission process for pipelines and facilities.
Q: When does KERMIT 'Go-Live'?
Q: Why do I need to use Kermit?
A: You will need access to KERMIT to perform the
following fuctions as of July 23, 2007:
- Submit Pipeline and Facility Applications (New, Revisions, Amendments and Field
Changes)
- Submit Pipeline and Facility Construction Starts, Pressure Tests, Leave-To-Open's
or As-builts.
- Submit Pipeline and Facility Notices of Intent
- Respond to all inspection deficiencies and submit suspended well inspections
- Submit Winter Stream Crossings
- Search Pipeline Projects and Facility Sites
- Manage user account security
Q: Does this affect ePASS?
A: No, access to ePASS and ePASS requirements
have not changed.
Access/Security
Q: How do I access KERMIT?
A: You can access KERMIT After July 23, 2007 via
our webpage. If you have an existing account with the OGC, this will allow you to
access the new system. You can set up a new account in the same manner in which
you currently do via our webpage
www.bcogc.ca
Q: How is security managed in Kermit?
A: Companies can designate individuals within
their organization as Company Administrators to manage their user accounts and contact
list. Oil and Gas Proponents dealing with the OGC will be able to assign both people
within their organization and those outside of it (eg Land Agents and Engineering
firms), various security roles to deal with the different aspects of their business:
- Application Submission rep, Engineering Notice Submission rep, Winter
Stream Crossing rep, Drilling Results rep; Inspection rep and Contact
Pipeline/Facility Specific
Q: Can industry submit digital as-cleared plans?
A: As-Cleared plans can be uploaded as an attachment
at the time of LTO submission
Q: Can BC20/21 forms be electronically submitted
for NOI's that require them?
A: Yes. BC20/21's can be uploaded on the NOI attachment
tab.
Q: Can the AAIF be made into an online form?
A: Not at this point, but the OGC will consider
it for a future enhancement to KERMIT.
Q: Do engineers need to sign-off on As-Built drawings?<
A: Yes, As-Built drawings require an engineer
seal and signature to be present on the electronically uploaded file.
Q: I understand that pipelines have Project Numbers
and facilities or locations now have Site Numbers. When I search for the Site Number,
no match is found?
A: During the conversion into KERMIT, Pipeline
Project Numbers have not changed and can still be searched using that original number.
Due to the necessary programming of KERMIT, new Site Numbers had to be established
for all pre-existing Project Numbers. These pre-existing Project Numbers can still
be searched in the box identified as IRIS Project #. Once the search is complete,
KERMIT will display the new Site Number. This situation only occurs for pre-KERMIT
Project Numbers that are for facilities. Any new electronic application will identify
the new Site Number only.
Q: When I search old Project Numbers to find the
new Site # - no matching information is found?
A: IRIS Project #’s are designed for five digits.
If the number you are searching is only 4 digits, place a zero (0) in front of the
number.