Canadian Energy Regulator Processing Plant Regulations

49 (1) In this section, suspend means to interrupt the operation of the whole or a portion of a processing plant due to an unforeseen event or to conduct scheduled maintenance, repairs or replacements.

(1.1) A company shall, as soon as practicable, notify the Regulator and the appropriate authorities of the province in which its processing plant is located of any decision made by the company to suspend

• (a) the operation of the whole plant for a period exceeding 24 hours; or

• (b) the operation of any portion of the plant for a period exceeding seven days.

(2) In addition to the notification under subsection (1.1), the company shall provide the following information to the Regulator and to the appropriate authorities of the province in which its processing plant is located:

• (a) details of the operations to be suspended;

• (b) the reason for the suspension;

• (c) the duration of the suspension; and

• (d) the effect of the suspension on the throughput of the plant, on the safety of persons or on the environment.