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Interim Pipeline Licensing Guideline

August 9, 2019

Revision 3

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Record of Change

Revision Date Author Description

0 June, 2019 ERD Draft

1 July 15, 2019 ERD Added: Retroactive Licence (Chapter 4) Updated: Watercourse Requirements (Chapter 2.6) Definitions (Chapter 1.1)

2 July 19, 2019 ERD Added: Overpressure Protection Requirement (Chapter 2.8) Updated: Submission Requirements (Chapter 21.2) Scope (Chapter 15.1)

3 August 9, 2019 ERD Added: Risk Rules for Reactivation (Chapter 11.4)

Segment Status = Abandoned

Segment Status = Discontinued AND Last Active Flow Date = Null

Segment Status = Discontinued AND Last Flow Date > 12 Months

Removed:

Setback requirements for ephemeral and intermittent watercourse

Updated:

Pressure Test Notification changed from 72 to 48 hours prior to commencement (Chapter 15)


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Table of Contents

1 Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... 8

Definitions ..................................................................................................................................... 8

2 General Requirements ........................................................................................................................ 12

Scope ........................................................................................................................................... 12

Licence ........................................................................................................................................ 12

2.2.1 Licence Status...................................................................................................................... 12

2.2.2 Licence Level Data ............................................................................................................... 13

Segment ...................................................................................................................................... 14

2.3.1 Segment Status ................................................................................................................... 14

2.3.2 Segment Level Data ............................................................................................................ 15

Submission .................................................................................................................................. 22

2.4.1 Approval Status ................................................................................................................... 22

2.4.2 Submission Level Data ........................................................................................................ 25

2.4.3 Eligibility Statement ............................................................................................................ 26

Standard ER Picklist ..................................................................................................................... 31

2.5.1 Licence Substance and Substance Subtype ........................................................................ 31

2.5.2 Infrastructure Types ............................................................................................................ 32

2.5.3 Segment Material Specification .......................................................................................... 33

2.5.4 Segment Coatings ............................................................................................................... 33

2.5.5 Watercourse Types ............................................................................................................. 34

2.5.6 MOE changed ER standard setback .................................................................................... 35

2.5.7 Test Medium ....................................................................................................................... 35

Watercourse Requirements ........................................................................................................ 36

Geospatial Requirements ............................................................................................................ 38

Overpressure Protection ............................................................................................................. 38

Sour Service Design Requirements ............................................................................................. 38

2.9.1 Steel Material Type ............................................................................................................. 39


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2.9.2 Polyethylene Material Type ................................................................................................ 39

2.9.3 Reinforced Composite Material Type ................................................................................. 39

2.9.4 Pipe Material Limitations .................................................................................................... 39

3 New Licence ........................................................................................................................................ 39

Scope ........................................................................................................................................... 39

Submission Requirements .......................................................................................................... 39

3.2.1 Required Data Attributes .................................................................................................... 39

High Risk Submission – Risk Rules ............................................................................................... 42

Licensee Obligations ................................................................................................................... 45

4 Retroactive Licence ............................................................................................................................. 46

Scope ........................................................................................................................................... 46


4.2.1 Required Data Attributes for Transmission Pipeline .......................................................... 46

4.2.2 Industry vs. ER Identifier for Licence/Segment ................................................................... 48

5 Leave to Open ..................................................................................................................................... 52

Scope ........................................................................................................................................... 52


5.2.1 Required Data Attributes for Transmission Pipeline .......................................................... 52


6 Repair .................................................................................................................................................. 56

Scope ........................................................................................................................................... 56



High Risk Submission – Validation Rules ..................................................................................... 58


7 Replacement ....................................................................................................................................... 59

Scope ........................................................................................................................................... 59

Approach to Application ............................................................................................................. 59



7.3.2 High Risk Submission ........................................................................................................... 65

8 Re-Route ............................................................................................................................................. 68


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Scope ........................................................................................................................................... 68




High Risk Submission................................................................................................................... 72

8.4.1 Risk Rules ............................................................................................................................ 72

9 Discontinuation ................................................................................................................................... 75

Scope ........................................................................................................................................... 75




10 Abandonment ..................................................................................................................................... 76

Scope ........................................................................................................................................... 76




11 Reactivation ........................................................................................................................................ 77

Scope ........................................................................................................................................... 77





12 Free-Standing Liner Installation .......................................................................................................... 82

Scope ........................................................................................................................................... 82




13 Liner Removal ..................................................................................................................................... 87

Scope ........................................................................................................................................... 87





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14 Removal .............................................................................................................................................. 90

Scope ........................................................................................................................................... 90





15 Field Work Notification ....................................................................................................................... 93

Scope ........................................................................................................................................... 93



15.2.2 High Risk Submission ........................................................................................................... 97

16 Construction Completion .................................................................................................................... 98

Scope ........................................................................................................................................... 98



Licensee Obligations ................................................................................................................. 100

17 Licence – Data Amendment .............................................................................................................. 101

Scope ......................................................................................................................................... 101

Submission Requirements ........................................................................................................ 101

17.2.1 Required Data Attributes .................................................................................................. 101

17.2.2 High Risk Submission – Risk Rules ..................................................................................... 102

18 Segment – Data Amendment ............................................................................................................ 104

Scope ......................................................................................................................................... 104



18.2.2 High Risk Submission – Risk Rules ..................................................................................... 107

19 Licence Split ...................................................................................................................................... 110

Scope ......................................................................................................................................... 110



20 Segment Split .................................................................................................................................... 112

Scope ......................................................................................................................................... 112


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21 Licence Transfer ................................................................................................................................ 114

Scope ......................................................................................................................................... 114



22 Segment Cancellation ....................................................................................................................... 115

Scope ......................................................................................................................................... 115



23 Annex ................................................................................................................................................ 116

Sour Service Diagrams .............................................................................................................. 116

23.1.1 Steel Material Type ........................................................................................................... 116

23.1.2 Polyethylene Material Type .............................................................................................. 117

23.1.3 Reinforced Composite Material Type ............................................................................... 118

Replacement Illustrations ......................................................................................................... 119

23.2.1 Replacements with No Segment Splitting ......................................................................... 119

23.2.2 Replacements with Segment Splitting .............................................................................. 124

Re-route Illustrations ................................................................................................................ 126


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1 Introduction

These guidelines set out the requirements of the Saskatchewan Ministry of Energy and

Resources (ER) for regulating the application processes in relation to transmission pipeline

segments. All licence applications are submitted through Saskatchewan’s Integrated Resources

Information System (IRIS). Please, note that IRIS is the registry and legal record for the

segment.

These guidelines replace the previous manual application process, which applied only to

transmission pipeline segments generally involving higher pressure and volume pipelines that

transport substances between different types of facilities such as tanks, storage facilities,

terminals, etc. The automated risk informed process has been integrated into IRIS to facilitate

industry self-service.

Definitions

“amendment” means an approval for the licensee to alter the segment from its original

design.

“abandonment” means the permanent deactivation of a pipeline or part of a pipeline, whether or not it is removed. “adverse effect” means impairment of or damage to the environment or harm to human

health, caused by any chemical, physical or biological alteration or any combination of any

chemical, physical or biological alterations.

“BA ID” means the business associate identification number assigned to an approved user of

IRIS.

“bank” means the rising ground bordering a water body or watercourse that serves to confine

the water to the channel or bed. (the definition is for determining set back, is intentionally

different from the survey act)

“break (valley)” means the point where a change in slope of the ground demarks uplands from

the fluvial hills dropping into valley bottom, which includes watercourse and coulees.


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“certify” means to seal as defined in Section 21 of The Engineering and Geoscience Professions

Act.

“discontinuation” means the temporary deactivation of a pipeline or part of a pipeline where the licence for that pipeline remains in effect. “engineer” an engineer who is a professional engineer whose registration pursuant to The Engineering and Geoscience Professions Act is in good standing. “ER” means Saskatchewan Ministry of Energy and Resources.

“fish” means any species of fish and includes:

any aquatic crustaceans, aquatic molluscs or aquatic invertebrates;

any eggs or sperm from any fish; or,

any part or parts of any fish.

“fish habitat” means spawning grounds and any other areas, including nursery, rearing, food

supply and migration areas, on which fish depend directly or indirectly in order to carry out

their life processes.

“free standing liner” means a tubular product that is inserted into a buried pipeline to form a separate free-standing pressure-containing pipe. “Horizontal directional drilling (HDD)” means a trenchless construction method using

equipment with a guided drill head to create an underground path for pipe installation by

pushing or pulling.

“in kind” means the replace/re-route/repair sections are identical, of the same material, or evaluated as being equivalent or exceed the requirements and suitability for the licensed purpose and operating conditions.


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“in proximity” means the pipeline is potential to have an adverse effect on the watercourse in

accordance with an assessment. This determination is the responsibility of the applicant and

will require all relevant factors to be taken into consideration. This may include, but is not

limited to; flow rate, transported substance, inspection frequency, leak detection, as well as

distance and elevations in relation to the watercourse. It will also be the responsibility of the

applicant to document this assessment.

“IRIS” means the Integrated Resource Information System. “legacy licence” means the legacy licence defined in Part VI of the PA. “MPR” means Minimum Pressure Rating.

“no drill zone” means the upper limit of the drill path as determined by an engineer. This limit

is intended to ensure the drill path is maintained within subsurface soil suitable for directional

drilling and to ensure the drill path is below zones where there are slope stability concerns.

“non-standard pipe material” means any material type, material standard, or grade that has

not been previously approved by the Ministry of Energy and Resources.

“pipeline segment/segments”: means a pipeline that is identified using a Segment ID under a

pipeline licence number.

“previously exempt pipeline” means the previously exempted pipeline defined in Part II of

the PA.

“repair” means a pipeline replacement where the repair section

is less than 100 m long; and,

is within the existing right-of-way.

“risk rule” means a rule that the system runs resulting in a high-risk submission.

“segment” means a transmission pipeline that is identified using a Segment ID.

“shapefile” means an ESRI vector data storage format for storing the location, shape, and

attributes of geographic features. It is stored as a set of related files and contains one feature

class.

“SMYS” means Specified Minimum Yield Strength.

“Subject Matter Expert (SME)” means an ER representative that has specific knowledge and is

authorized to make informed decisions on applications, in certain fields of work/expertise.

“transmission pipeline” means a pipeline as defined in Section 2(j) of The Pipelines Act, 1998.

“trenchless” means a crossing installation method which does not disturb the bed, bank or

boundary of any watercourse or water body.


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“validation rule” means a rule that the system runs that prevents the user from making a

submission.

“water body” means a body of water or an area where water flows or is present, whether the

flow or the presence of water is continuous, seasonal or intermittent, or occurs only during a

flood.

“watercourse” means a gully, valley floor, drainage ditch or any other channel, including any

artificial channel, in which water flows either permanently or intermittently.


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2 General Requirements

Scope

This section outlines all general requirements that apply to the transmission pipeline

segment(s).

The data attributes are divided into licence level attributes, segment level attributes and

submission level attributes. Various data attributes will allow ER to determine whether each

proposed segment meets the regulatory requirements, including design as defined by latest

version of CSA Standard Z662, Oil and Gas Pipeline Systems.

Licence

The illustration below depicts an example licence and its associated segments:

A licence is a mechanism for operators to group segments together. The following data

elements are the same across all segments under a licence:

Licensee BA

Licence Status

Licence Type

Licence Substance

Substance Subtype

Maximum H2S

Gas Phase

2.2.1 Licence Status

The list of statuses for a licence are listed in the table below:


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Status Description

Issued The licensee has been issued a licence for the segment(s).

Suspended Ministry has temporarily suspended a licence for non-compliance reasons or other.

Cancelled Ministry has permanently cancelled a licence for non-compliance reasons or other.

2.2.2 Licence Level Data

The licence level attributes are listed in the table below:

Data Element Description

Licence #

The ER-IRIS licence number that identifies the licence upon approval. If the licence number is issued prior to IRIS Pipeline Module, the format of a licence number is PL-XXXXX (e.g. PL-01234). If the licence number is issued after the IRIS Pipeline Module launch, the format of a licence number is PL-XXXXXXXX (e.g. PL-00000123)

Industry Licence Ref #

The industry licence reference number that identifies the proposed licence based on internal industry standards/practice.

Licence Type The overall type of the licence being issued:

o Pipeline

Licence Name The applicant provides the name for the licence.

Licence Substance

The primary substance being transported in all segments under the licence. This is a drop-down list of substances. If the proposed licence has a mixture of multiple substances, the applicant selects the substance which has the highest concentration within that mixture of substances.

Substance Subtype

If applicable, the subcategory of the primary substance being transported in all segments under the licence. This is a drop down list of subcategory of licence substance. The substance subtype is only mandatory if the primary substance is “Miscellaneous Liquids” or “Miscellaneous Gases”.

Maximum H2S (mol/kmol)

The maximum allowable concentration of hydrogen sulphide (H2S) present in the substance for each segment under a given licence. Displayed to 4 decimal places. This is the maximum allowable H2S concentration for the licence and, therefore, all segments under this licence operate at or below the maximum allowable concentration.

Maximum H2S Percent

The maximum H2S provided by the applicant is presented as a percentage. Displayed to 2 decimal places.

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Maximum H2S Parts Per Million

The maximum H2S provided by the applicant is presented as a parts per million (PPM). Displayed to 0 decimal places.

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Gas Phase If the licence substance is a liquid, the applicant indicates if it contains a gas phase at the intended MOP.


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Note: The system displaying a value to a certain decimal place is not equivalent to ER imposing

a requirement on industry to provide a value to that level of accuracy. For instance, if H2S

concentration is displayed to 4 decimal places, industry can provide H2S concentration to 2

decimal places and proceed with their application processes.

Segment

A segment is defined as a pipeline listed in The Pipelines Act, 1998. All segments are conceptually

connected to their identified start and end infrastructure types. A segment cannot be less than

1m or 0.001km

The following data elements, also known as uniform segment data, are the same across the

entire length of the segment:

Segment status

Material type Note: All other segment-level data, also known as variable segment data, such as class location, cover depth, etc., may vary within a segment. The operator has the option to create additional segments or separate licences where other segment attributes vary, however, they are not required to.

2.3.1 Segment Status

The table below defines the different statuses that can be assigned to a segment, as well as,

events that result in a change to a status of a segment.

Status Description Event that Cause the Status

To be constructed

The licensee has been issued a licence to construct a segment(s).

This status is assigned upon the issuance of a licence for the proposed segment(s).

Under construction (New)

The segment(s) is being constructed.

This status is assigned when the licensee submits a construction notification for a newly licensed segment(s).

Under construction (Amendment)

The segment(s) is undergoing construction as a result of a Licence Amendment .

This status is assigned when the licensee submits a construction notification as a result of a Licence Amendment.

Operating The segment(s) is operating and is transporting its licensed substance.

This status is assigned upon the issuance of a Leave to Open for a segment(s).

Discontinued The segment(s) has been discontinued in accordance with the latest version of CSA Standard Z662, Oil and Gas Pipeline Systems, and is not transporting any substance.

This status is assigned when the licensee reports the completion of the discontinuation procedures.

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Abandoned The segment(s) has been abandoned in accordance with the latest version of CSA Standard Z662, Oil and Gas Pipeline Systems.

This status is assigned when the licensee reports the completion of the abandonment procedures.

Removed The segment(s) has been removed from the ground.

This status is assigned when the licensee submits a Construction Completion report for a removal application.

Ministry Suspended

The licence for the segment in subject has been suspended since the acquired Replacement/Re-route approval is not valid and has been rescinded by the system. In addition, ministry can suspend a given licence due to non-compliance reasons.

During Construction Completion Reporting of Replacement/Re-route application, the applicant declared that a new ROW has been acquired. The Ministry can also assign a status of “Ministry Suspended” to a segment due to non-compliance reasons or other.

Cancelled - Expired

If a segment(s) is not constructed within 24 months of the date that the licence/segment was issued, the licence will automatically be cancelled.

This status is assigned if 24 months pass from the date of licence issuance/segment approval date and the licensee has not submitted a construction notification.

Cancelled – Not Constructed

A segment(s) was issued a licence, however was never constructed.

This status is assigned when the licensee submits a notification that they will no longer be constructing a previously licensed segment(s)

Cancelled – Non-Regulatory

A segment(s) has been issued a licence, but is exempt from licensing as per Clause 3(2) of The Pipelines Act, 1998.

This status is assigned when the licensee notifies ER that their licensed segment(s) is exempt from licensing.

Cancelled – Duplicate Licenses

A segment(s) is licensed under multiple licences, and therefore the duplicate licence(s) is cancelled.

This status is assigned when the licensee notifies ER that their segment(s) is licensed under multiple licence numbers.

2.3.2 Segment Level Data

The segment level attributes include line pipe specifications, segment details and specification

changes.

2.3.2.1 Line Pipe Specification

The line pipe specifications for a segment provided by the applicant are listed in the table on

the next page:


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Material Type A drop-down list of standard material types. Please refer to Section 2.5.3 for the list of standard material specifications.

Material Standard

A drop-down list of standard material standard types. The standard options are filtered based on the selected Material value. If the desired material standard is not listed in the standard drop down list of material standard, please provide select “Other”. Please refer to Section 2.5.3 for the list of standard material specifications.

Other Standard If the material standard for the proposed segment does not exist in the ER standard list of material specification, the applicant provides the material standard.

Material Grade

A drop-down list of standard material grade types. The grade options are filtered based on the selected Material Type and Material Standard values. If the desired material grade is not listed in the standard drop down list of material grade, please provide select “Other”. Please refer to Section 2.5.3 for the list of standard material specifications.

Other Grade If the material grade for the proposed segment does not exist in the ER standard list of material specification, the applicant provides the material grade.

Material Category

A drop-down list of standard material category types. The standard options are filtered based on the selected Material Type value (Steel). Please refer to Section 2.5.3 for the list of standard material specifications.

SMYS (MPa)

The yield strength, in MPa, of the material that will be used to construct a proposed segment. Based on the values entered into Material, Standard, Grade, and Category, the system auto-populates the SMYS for materials that have been approved by ER. The applicant inputs the yield strength for materials that have not yet been approved by ER. Displayed to 0 decimal places.

MPR (MPa)

The pipe manufacturers maximum pressure rating, with no service fluid factor applied determined at the selected design temperature or higher and selected design life of the pipeline or longer, in accordance with the methods specified in the applicable industry standard for the pipe category listed in CSA Z662.

Outside Diameter (mm)

The outside diameter of the segment. Displayed to 1 decimal place.

Wall Thickness (mm)

The thickness of the wall of the segment. Displayed to 1 decimal place.

Cover Depth (m) The minimum depth that the segment is designed to be buried at. Displayed to 1 decimal place.

Internal Protection

The type of protection applied to the inside of a segment, generally for corrosion mitigation. This data field applies to tight liners inside the segment.

Other Internal Protection

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2.3.2.2 Free-Standing Liner Specification

The specifications for a free-standing liner inside a segment provided by the applicant are

listed in the table below:


Liner Material Type

A drop-down list of standard material types. Please refer to Section 2.5.3 for the list of standard material specifications.

Liner Material Standard

A drop-down list of standard material standard types. The standard options are filtered based on the selected Material value. If the desired material standard is not listed in the standard drop down list of material standard, please provide select “Other”. Please refer to Section 2.5.3 for the list of standard material specifications.

Other Standard

If the material standard for the proposed liner does not exist in the ER standard list of material specification, the applicant provides the material standard.

Liner Material Grade

A drop-down list of standard material grade types. The grade options are filtered based on the selected Material Type and Material Standard values. If the desired material grade is not listed in the standard drop down list of material grade, please provide select “Other”. Please refer to Section 2.5.3 for the list of standard material specifications.

Other Grade If the material grade for the proposed liner does not exist in the ER standard list of material specification, the applicant provides the material grade.

SMYS (MPa)

The specified minimum yield strength, in MPa, of the material that will be used to construct a proposed free-standing liner in a segment. Based on the values entered into Material, Standard, and Grade, the system auto-populates the SMYS for materials that have been approved by ER. The applicant inputs the yield strength for materials that have not yet been approved by ER. Displayed to 0 decimal places.

External Protection

The type of protection applied to the outside of a segment, generally for corrosion mitigation.

Other External Protection

If the external protection for the proposed segment does not exist in the ER standard list of external protection, the applicant provides the external protection.

CSA Factors A list of CSA Factors used in the calculation of the calculated design pressure. The list of factors is dependent on the type of material selected for the segment.

Calculated Design Pressure (kPa)

This is the system calculated design pressure for the segment’s line pipe, based on CSA design pressure formulas. The applicant provides the necessary safety factors in order for the system to determine the calculated design pressure of the segment. Displayed to 0 decimal places. Note: If a non-standard pipe material value is selected, the system cannot calculate this value. In this case the applicant enters the calculated design pressure.


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MPR (MPa)



The outside diameter of the liner. Displayed to 1 decimal place.

Wall Thickness (mm)

The thickness of the wall of the liner. Displayed to 1 decimal place.

CSA Factors A list of CSA Factors used in the calculation of the calculated design pressure. The list of factors is dependent on the type of material selected for the liner.


This is the system calculated design pressure for the liner, based on CSA design pressure formulas. The applicant provides the necessary safety factors in order for the system to determine the calculated design pressure of the segment. Displayed to 0 decimal places. Note: If a non-standard material type is selected, the system cannot derive this value. In this case the applicant enters the calculated design pressure.

2.3.2.3 Segment Details

The segment data attributes, other than line pipe specification, on a segment provided by the

applicant are listed in the table below:


Segment ID The ER-IRIS segment identifier that identifies the segment upon approval (e.g. SK PS 00000123)

Segment #

The ER-IRIS segment number that identifies the segment under a licence in increasing order (e.g. 1, 2, etc.). The Segment Number is re-assigned if a segment is moved to a different licence through Licence Splitting process.

Industry Segment Ref #

The applicant may provide industry segment reference number that identifies the proposed segment based on internal industry standards/practice.

From LSD location The legal subdivision derived by the system from the start coordinate of the proposed segment shapefile.

To LSD location The legal subdivision derived by the system from the end coordinate of the proposed segment shapefile.

Shapefile Derived Length (km)

The length of the segment, as derived by the system from the segment shapefile. This may not be accurate if the segment elevation varies, since this is based on one-dimensional distance between two points. Displayed to one decimal place.


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Segment Length (km)

The length of the segment that defaults to the Shapefile Derived Length derived from the segment shapefile, but can be edited as this may vary from the computed length if the segment has changes in elevation. The segment length value should be within +/-5% tolerance of the shapefile derived length.

From Infrastructure Type

The Infrastructure Type at the start of the segment. Please refer to Section 2.5.2 for the standard list of Infrastructure Types.

To Infrastructure Type

The Infrastructure Type at the end of the segment. Please refer to Section 2.5.2 for the standard list of Infrastructure Types.

Segment Status A status assigned to a segment as determined by a submission into IRIS. Please refer to Section 2.5.4 for the Segment Status description.

Segment Design Pressure (kPa)

The pressure that the segment is designed to support based upon the pressure limits (fittings, flanges) of the segment. Displayed to 0 decimal places. The Segment Design Pressure should be less than or equal to the Calculated Design Pressure of a segment.

Anticipated MOP (kPa)

The maximum operating pressure the applicant expects to operate the current segment at. Displayed to 0 decimal places.

Approved MOP (kPa) The maximum operating pressure the applicant is approved to operate the current segment at. Displayed to 0 decimal places.

H2S Partial Pressure (kPa)

The partial pressure of H2S, or effective partial pressure for liquids without a gas phase. Displayed to 2 decimal places. For gas substances or liquids with a gas phase, this is a system calculated value. See Section 2.8 for details.

Requires Sour Service Design

This is a Yes/No, system derived flag, which indicates whether the segment should be designed to support sour service as per CSA Z662 standard. See Section 2.8 for details.

Designed for Sour Service

This is a Yes/No question to allow the applicant to indicate whether the segment is designed for sour service. The applicant may design a segment for sour service even if it does not require sour service.

Class Location

The CSA class location designation for the current segment which is an indicator of the population density in proximity to the proposed segment. This attribute represents the highest class location along the extent of the segment.

Bidirectional Flow A Yes/No question indicating if the segment is frequently transporting substances in both directions. Default to “No”.

Watercourse Type A list of the type of water course the segment crosses or is proximate to. If there are multiple watercourse types, provide the highest risk one as defined in Section 2.5.5 of this document. For instance, if there are two watercourse types of Large Permanent and Intermittent on a segment, the expectation is that the applicant selects “Large Permanent” as it is larger and higher risk. Note: The operator provides specification change for each of the Large Permanent, Small Permanent - Fish Habitat and Small Permanent Non-Fish Habitat watercourse types on a given segment.


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2.3.2.4 Specification Changes

The specification changes across a segment as a result of a crossing or replacement provided

by the applicant are listed in the table below:


Spec Change Reason

The type of specification change (or crossing): o RDX – Road crossing o WTX – Water crossing o RLX – Rail crossing o RPL – Spec change due to replacement

Spec Change – Centre Coordinate

The geographic coordinates (latitude, longitude) that represent the approximate centre of the specification change.

Spec Change Length (km)

This is the length of the piece of pipe that the specification change corresponds to.

Cased This is a Yes/No question indicating if the pipe specified for a crossing is placed within a carrier pipe.

HDD Bored This is a Yes/No question indicating if the pipe specified for a crossing will be horizontal directional drilled.

Material Type A drop-down list of standard material types.

Material Standard A drop-down list of standard material standard types. The standard options are filtered based on the selected material value.

Other Standard If the material standard for the proposed specification change does not exist in the ER standard list of material specification, the applicant provides the material standard.

Material Grade A drop-down list of standard material grade types. The grade options are filtered based on the selected material and standard values.

Other Grade If the material grade for the proposed specification change does not exist in the ER standard list of material specification, the applicant provides the material grade.

Dry/Frozen watercourse at construction

A Yes/No question indicating if the segment crossing or in proximity to dry or completely frozen “Intermittent” or “Ephemeral” watercourse at the time of construction. Only displays if the watercourse type is ‘Intermittent’ or ‘Ephemeral’.

MOE changed ER standard setback

A drop-down list to enable indication of a Ministry of Environment override to the standards for setbacks or installation methods. This field is displayed if the “Watercourse Type” is not answered as Not Applicable.

Meets overpressure requirement – ER

A Yes/No question indicating if the segment(s) meets the overpressure protection requirements laid out in the directives and guidelines.

Meets overpressure requirement – Z662

A Yes/No question indicating if the segment(s) has the overpressure protection in accordance with the latest version of CSA Z662.

Retroactive Licence A Yes/No indicator of whether the segment is licensed through Retroactive Licensing process.


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Material Category A drop-down list of standard material category types. The standard options are filtered based on the selected Material value.

SMYS (MPa) Based on the values entered into material, standard, grade, and category, the system auto-populates it. Displayed to 0 decimal places.

MPR (MPa)



The outside diameter of the spec change. Displayed to 1 decimal place.

Wall Thickness (mm)

The wall thickness of the spec change. Displayed to 1 decimal place.


This is the system calculated design pressure for the spec change, based on CSA design pressure formulas. Displayed to 0 decimal places.

Cover Depth (m) The depth of cover for the spec change.

Internal Protection

The type of protection applied to the inside of a spec change, generally for corrosion mitigation.

Other Internal

Protection

If the internal protection for the proposed specification change does

not exist in the ER standard list of internal protection, the applicant

provides the internal protection.

External Protection

The type of protection applied to the outside of a spec change, generally for corrosion mitigation.

Other External

Protection

If the external protection for the proposed specification change does

not exist in the ER standard list of external protection, the applicant

provides the external protection.

2.3.2.5 Pressure Test Data

The table below summarizes the pressure test data provided for a transmission pipeline

segment(s):


Test Date The date the pressure test was conducted. The operator may list the start or end date of the pressure test in this data field.

Concurrent Test (Yes/No)

A Yes/No declaration if both leak and strength test are done concurrently.

Test Duration This is the duration of either the strength test and the leak test, or the concurrent strength and leak test.

Minimum Test Pressure

The lowest pressure value that was recorded/read by the recording instrument throughout the duration of either the strength test and the leak test, or the concurrent strength and leak test.


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Maximum Test Pressure

The highest pressure value that was recorded/read by the recording instrument throughout the duration of either the strength test and the leak test, or the concurrent strength and leak test.

Test Section Length (km)

This is the length of the test section. If the segment(s) is pressure tested in one section, this length equals the length of the entire segment(s). If the segment(s) is pressure tested in multiple sections, the length of each test section adds up to be the total length of the segment(s).

Test section Exposed

A Yes/No declaration if the segment(s) that is pressure tested is fully or partially exposed.

Fluid Added

(L)

The amount of water that was added during the pressure test of a polyethylene segment(s). This is conditionally required if the material type is “polyethylene” and the test medium is “water” or “water with freezing point depressant”.

Test Medium This is the dropdown list with fluid that was used to pressurize the segment(s) for the duration of the pressure test as per Section 2.5.7 of this document.

Submission

Upon receiving a completed application, the IRIS pipeline module uses the risk rules and

validation rules to determine if the application is classified as high-risk (non-routine).

If the system determines the application to be low risk (routine), an automatic licence approval

is issued by the system on submission. If the application is identified as non-routine when

submitted, it requires ER SME intervention/review to determine the proceeding steps.

Prior to submission, the applicant is informed of the reasons an application is going non-

routine. The applicant then has the option to review and revise the application before it is

submitted by correcting data, or by providing additional information to address the factors

causing the non-routine determination.

ER will audit a certain percentage of routine applications after approval to ensure that

operators are in compliance with the standards. ER will use a risk analysis and random

selection to determine which routine licence approvals may be audited.

Note: During a review of a non-routine application or a subsequent review or audit, ER SME’s

may require the submission of additional documentation.

2.4.1 Approval Status

The list of statuses for a licence are listed in the table on the next page:


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Status Description

Authorized The licensee has been issued a licence for the segment(s).

In Progress The ministry has temporarily suspended a licence for non-compliance reasons or other.

Completed The ministry has permanently cancelled a licence for non-compliance reasons or other.

Cancelled – BA

The licensee cancels an application approval before reporting a Construction Completion.

Cancelled - GOS

The ministry cancels an application approval before the applicant has reported a Construction Completion.

Upon receiving the construction completion report, the data of the segment(s) is updated by

the system to appropriately match the field work that has been completed, see on the next

page:


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Process On Approval

After Field Work Notification – Construction

After Field Work Notification – Pressure Test

After Construction Completion

Segment Status

Approval Status

Segment Status

Approval Status

Segment Status

Approval Status

Segment Status

Approval Status

New Licence/New Segment

To be Constructed

Authorized Under

Construction (New)

In Progress

Under Construction

(New)

In Progress

Under Construction

(New) Completed

Leave to Open Operating Authorized - - - - - -

Replacement/Re-Route

No change Authorized Under

Construction (AMD)

In Progress

Under Construction

(AMD)

In Progress

Under Construction

(AMD) Completed

Liner Installation No change Authorized Under

Construction (AMD)

In Progress

Under Construction

(AMD)

In Progress

Under Construction

(AMD) Completed

Liner Removal No change Authorized Under

Construction (AMD)

In Progress

- In

Progress

Under Construction

(AMD) Completed

Removal No change Authorized Under

Construction (AMD)

In Progress

- In

Progress Removed Completed

Reactivation No change Authorized Under

Construction (AMD)

In Progress

Under Construction

(AMD)

In Progress

Under Construction

(AMD)

Completed (if no construction

completion reported, LTO approval changes approval

status to completed)

Discontinuation - - Under

Construction (AMD)

In Progress

- - Discontinued Completed

Abandonment - - Under

Construction (AMD)

In Progress

- - Abandoned Completed

Repair - - No change In

Progress - - No change Completed


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2.4.2 Submission Level Data

The data attributes that are provided for a given submission (e.g. new licence, liner

installation, etc.) are listed in the table below:


Industry Application Ref # The applicant may provide industry application reference number that identifies the proposed submission based on internal industry standards/practice.

Contact Name Full name of the applicant contact person.

Email Address Email address for the applicant contact person.

Business Phone Telephone number of the applicant contact person. Extension number, if applicable, for the applicant contact person.

Alternate Phone Alternate telephone number of the applicant contact person. Extension number, if applicable, for the applicant contact person.

Do you have a CSA Z662 compliant Safety and Loss Management System in place and has it been implemented?

A Yes/No declaration that the operator has implemented a CSA Z662 compliant Safety and Loss Management System (SLMS). This question is only asked to an applicant if they have either never answered it or had previously answered it as No. Once an applicant answers Yes, the system should flag the BA as compliant and not ask the question again.

Has the proposed segment(s) been designed to meet pressure limits of the system, including downstream components?

A Yes/No declaration if the segment(s) has been designed within the limits of the overall system in which it will operate. This includes all facilities and pipeline installations, which may operate at a lower pressure than the segment(s) is designed for.

Is any portion of the proposed segment(s) within 90m of the Right of Way of a provincial highway?

A Yes/No declaration if any portion of the proposed segment(s) within 90 meters of the right of way of a Provincial Highway. Answering Yes to this question requires a mandatory external approval for Highways Permit Number(s) and results in a notification to the Ministry of Highways.

Is any portion of the proposed segment(s) within 30m of the Right of Way of a public highway?

A Yes/No declaration if any portion of the proposed segment(s) within 30m of the Right of Way of a public highway. Answering Yes to this question requires a mandatory external approval for Highways Permit Number and results in a notification to be sent to the Ministry of Highways.

Does the proposed segment(s) cross or is within 30m of other pipeline(s), railways and/or utilities?

A Yes/No declaration if the proposed segment(s) crosses or is within 30m of other segment(s), railways and/or utilities.


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Has a professional engineer registered in Saskatchewan certified the engineering design used for this submission?

A Yes/No or Yes/No/NA declaration indicating if the professional engineer registered in Saskatchewan has certified the engineering design used for this submission.

Is there a plan in place to carry out the relevant field work in accordance with the latest version of CSA Z662, Oil and gas pipeline systems?

A Yes/No declaration indicating if the relevant field work will be carried out in accordance with the latest version of CSA Z662, Oil and gas pipeline systems.

Eligibility Statement The applicant certifies the applicable eligibility statements for the submissions as listed in Section 2.4.3 of this document.

2.4.3 Eligibility Statement

Below is the eligibility statement that the applicant answers for various application processes:

Application Process

Eligibility Statement

New Licence or New Segment on Existing Licence

This submission and any supporting documentation are complete, accurate and in accordance with The Pipelines Act, 1998 and its rules.

Government of Saskatchewan has the authority to deny the submission after notifying the applicant of the deficiencies if this submission is found to be inaccurate or incomplete or does not meet the requirements of Saskatchewan legislation, regulations or directives.

Government of Saskatchewan has the authority to enforce non-compliance if it is found that this submission contains false, inaccurate, incomplete or misleading information.

Retroactive Licence This submission and any supporting documentation are complete, accurate and in accordance with The Pipelines Act, 1998 and its rules.




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Leave to Open This submission and any supporting documentation are complete, accurate and in accordance with The Pipelines Act, 1998 and its rules.



Repair Certify that this submission and any supporting documentation are complete, accurate and in accordance with relevant Saskatchewan pipeline legislation, regulation and directive; and,

Acknowledge that Government of Saskatchewan has the authority to enforce non-compliance if this submission is found to be inaccurate or incomplete.

Replacement This submission and any supporting documentation are complete, accurate and in accordance with The Pipelines Act, 1998 and its rules.



Re-Route This submission and any supporting documentation are complete, accurate and in accordance with The Pipelines Act, 1998 and its rules.



Discontinuation Certify that this submission and any supporting documentation are complete, accurate and in accordance with relevant Saskatchewan pipeline legislation, regulation and directive; and,



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Abandonment Certify that this submission and any supporting documentation are complete, accurate and in accordance with relevant Saskatchewan pipeline legislation, regulation and directive; and,


Reactivation This submission and any supporting documentation are complete, accurate and in accordance with The Pipelines Act, 1998 and its rules.



Liner Installation This submission and any supporting documentation are complete, accurate and in accordance with The Pipelines Act, 1998 and its rules.



Liner Removal This submission and any supporting documentation are complete, accurate and in accordance with The Pipelines Act, 1998 and its rules.




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Removal This submission and any supporting documentation are complete, accurate and in accordance with The Pipelines Act, 1998 and its rules.



Field Work Notification

-

Construction Completion

-

Licence – Data Amendment




Segment – Data Amendment




Licence Split -

Segment Split -


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Licence Transfer This submission and any supporting documentation are complete, accurate and in accordance with The Pipelines Act, 1998 and its rules.



Any associated liability to the licence(s) will remain with the transferor until the transfer is approved by the Minister.

Segment Cancellation




In addition, the applicant should acknowledge that a pipeline licence or any other approval

issued to an operator by the Ministry of Energy and Resources (MER) is an approval only for

matters that are the responsibility of this Ministry. These responsibilities are primarily

matters concerning the design, construction or operation of pipeline. More specifically, a

pipeline licence or approval issued by MER does not remove the obligation on the applicant to

obtain approval(s), as needed according to their respective legal authorities, from:

the Ministry of Environment, if there are environmental impacts;

the landowner, for surface access;

the Water Security Agency, for fresh water transportation or if the pipeline affects

water sources;

local municipalities, if the pipeline passes through a municipality or a city;

the Community Planning branch of the Ministry of Government Relations, if the

pipeline is within 1.5 km of an urban municipality;

the federal government, if the pipeline crosses federal lands;

a First Nation, if it crosses reserve land;

the Ministry of Parks, Culture and Sport, if there are heritage impacts;

other pipeline operators or utilities, if they hold infrastructure which will be crossed or

are located within 30 meters from the proposed pipeline; and

any other approvals required under Saskatchewan or other applicable laws.


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The applicant will also need to register an easement registered at ISC for any pipeline other

than a flowline.

It is recommended that applicants use the GeoPlanner provided by the Government of

Saskatchewan, or a similar online mapping system used in the private sector, to view the

route of the proposed pipeline and identify the agencies or individuals whose approvals may

be required.

Standard ER Picklist

2.5.1 Licence Substance and Substance Subtype

The table below outlines ER’s substance classifications:

Code Licence Substance Substance Subtype

SG Sour Natural Gas Natural gas with > 10 mol/kmol of H2S content

HV HVP Products Butane

Ethylene

Propane

Pentanes

Liquid Ethane

LV LVP Products Condensate

Diesel Fuel

Gasoline

Heating Oil

Hydrocarbon Diluents

Kerosene

Solvents

CO Crude Oil Blended Crude Oil

Synthetic Crude Oil

OE Oil Well Effluent Multiphase Fluids

NG Natural Gas Methane, Natural gas with ≤ 10 mol/kmol of H2S content

FG Fuel Gas Fuel Gas

SW Salt water Produced Water

ML Miscellaneous Liquids

Liquid Ammonia

Caustic

Glycol

Methanol

Polymer

Alkaline Surfactant Polymer

Sulphur

Liquid Carbon Dioxide


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FW Fresh Water Surface Water

Aquifer Water

MG Miscellaneous Gases

Air

Ammonia - Gas

Carbon Dioxide - Gas

Ethane - Gas

Helium

Hydrogen

Nitrogen

Steam

Aquifer Water

Note: This table above has been adopted from Section 6.4.5 of Manual 012: Energy

Development Applications.

2.5.2 Infrastructure Types

Operators select an infrastructure type from the ones listed in the table below which leverages

the facility codes as listed in Table 5.2 Directive PNG032.

Infrastructure Abbreviation

Infrastructure Type

Description

MB Multi Well Battery A facility where production from a group of wells is controlled. A battery may have equipment for separating, treating, cleaning and/or storing products.

SB Single Well Battery

A facility where production from a well is controlled. A battery may have equipment for separating, treating, cleaning and/or storing products.

CS Compressor Station

A facility that has service equipment intended to maintain or increase the flowing pressure of the gas that it receives from a well, battery, or gathering system prior to delivery to market or other disposition.

CT Custom Treater A facility that specializes in treating products (a mixture of oil and water called emulsion) for delivery to a segment.

GP Gas Plant A facility (including gas satellites) that processes raw gas to recover natural gas and natural gas liquids.

IF Injection/Disposal Facility

A facility that is constructed and operated for the purpose of moving products into a reservoir/cavern. This infrastructure type is also applicable to some of the EOR facilities.

MS Meter Station An installation where products are measured and analyzed before entering a gas/natural gas liquids segment.

https://www.aer.ca/documents/manuals/Manual012.pdf

https://www.aer.ca/documents/manuals/Manual012.pdf

http://publications.gov.sk.ca/documents/310/103982-Directive%20PNG032-Volumetric,%20Valuation%20and%20Infrastructure%20Reporting%20in%20Petrinex%20v.3.pdf


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PA Pipeline Segment Connection Above

Ground

As per the definition of a pipeline listed in The Pipelines Act, 1998. This includes above ground connections for pipeline segments (e.g. risers, headers, valves, etc.)

PB Pipeline Segment Connection Below

Ground

As per the definition of a pipeline listed in The Pipelines Act, 1998. This includes below ground connections for pipeline segments.

RF Refinery/Upgrader A hydrocarbon distillation or upgrading facility.

SA Oil Satellite An arrangement of surface equipment (not including oil storage tanks) located some distance between a number of wells and the main battery that will receive the effluent, that separates and measures the production from each well, after which the fluids are recombined and piped to the main battery for further treatment. An oil satellite facility may include water handling equipment.

TM Tank Terminal A facility used to receive liquids from trucks or segments for further disposition.

WL Well A well completed in one or more zones, whether or not a unique well identifier has been assigned by ER, e.g. swab wells, etc.

WP Waste Plant A facility where waste products are treated and or disposed of in an environmentally safe and responsible fashion

WS Surface Water Source

Used to report fresh water coming from a river or lake or other ground water source (slough, dugout, etc.)

WT Fresh/Formation Water Source

Used to report formation water or fresh water coming from a licensed water facility well.

BE Blind End The end of a segment that is not physically attached to anything.

PU Pump Station An unlicensed facility used to maintain or increase the flowing pressure of a liquid substance.

2.5.3 Segment Material Specification

Please refer to Support in IRIS to get the list of standard material specifications.

2.5.4 Segment Coatings

Operators select an internal protection from the ones listed in the table below:

Internal Protection Description

Uncoated Uncoated

HDPE High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)

PVC Polyvinyl Chloride

Thin Film Thin Film

Concrete Concrete


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Epoxy Epoxy

Polypropylene Polypropylene

Other Other

Operators select an external protection from the ones listed in the table below:

External Protection Description

Uncoated Uncoated

Asphalt Enamel Asphalt Enamel

Coal Tar Coal Tar

Extruded Poly Extruded Polyethylene

FBE Fusion Bonded Epoxy

Dual Fusion Bonded Epoxy Dual Fusion Bonded Epoxy

Poly Tape Polyethylene Tape

Foam Insulation Foam Insulation

Wax Coat Wax Coat

Other Other

Fusion Bonded Epoxy/ Extruded Poly Fusion Bonded Epoxy/ Extruded Polyethylene

Note: If the segment coating, internal protection or external protection, is unknown, the

applicant leaves it as a null/blank value.

2.5.5 Watercourse Types

Operators select the watercourse type from the ones listed in the table below:

Watercourse Type Definition

Large Permanent Major streams or rivers with well-defined flood plains. They are often wide valley bottoms with a non-vegetated channel.

Small Permanent Fish Habitat Permanent streams that may or may not include small or developed valley bottoms or bench floodplain development that habitats fish. Banks and channel are often well defined.

Small Permanent Non-Fish Habitat Permanent streams that may or may not include small or developed valley bottoms or bench floodplain development that does not habitat fish. Banks and channel are often well defined.

Intermittent Small stream channels that small springs are the main source outside periods of spring runoff and heavy rainfall. The channel development of the small stream is distinguishable and may have terrestrial vegetation. The small stream is usually some bank development and the channel width is typically less than 1.5 meters.


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Ephemeral A stream that flows only during periods of precipitation or snowmelt

Not Applicable The segment does not cross or is in proximity to any of the watercourse types

2.5.6 MOE changed ER standard setback

Operators select the watercourse type from the ones listed in the table below:


Definition

No Ministry of Environment approval did not change the ER standard setback as defined in Section 2.6 of this document.

Eliminated Ministry of Environment approval eliminated the setback requirement from the ER standard setback defined in Section 2.6 of this document.

Increased Ministry of Environment approval increased the setback requirement from the ER standard setback defined in Section 2.6 of this document.

Decreased Ministry of Environment approval decreased the setback requirement from the ER standard setback defined in Section 2.6 of this document.

2.5.7 Test Medium

Operators select a pressure test medium for each of the test sections of a segment(s) from the

ones listed in the table below:

Test Medium Description

Water Water

Fresh Water Extracted from a natural water source (i.e. North Saskatchewan River)

Corrosion Inhibited Water

To reduce the corrosion potential of metal pipe, additives (i.e. chromates, nitrates, molybdates or tungstate) are placed into the water to create a protective oxide film on the surface of the metal pipe.

Domestic Water Water that is used/provided to households. It can be a stream, spring, well, etc.

Potable Water Water that is safe for consumption

Water containing a freezing point

depressant

Adding a non-volatile solute to water to decrease the freezing point (i.e. salt in water or alcohol in water)

Nitrogen See substance definitions.

Water/Methanol Mixture

Usually 50/50 but could be a different proportion.

Methanol Light, volatile, colorless, flammable liquid

Air 79% Nitrogen and 21% Oxygen –gaseous, non-flammable, non-toxic

Crude Oil Please refer to Section 2.5.1 of this document.

Unknown The pressure test medium was not documented at the time of the pressure test, or pressure test records have been lost.

Non-Flammable & Non-Toxic Gas

Examples: carbon dioxide, compressed air and helium

Other Inert Gas -


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Watercourse Requirements

Licensee discloses if a segment(s) crosses or is in proximity to a large permanent, small

permanent, intermittent or ephemeral watercourse. Segment(s) that crosses or is in proximity

to watercourses are installed in accordance with the requirements outlined in the table on the

next page. Furthermore, no person directly or indirectly: alters or causes to be altered the

configuration of the bed, bank or boundary of any river, stream, lake, creek, marsh or other

watercourse or water body.

With appropriate approvals from the Ministry of Environment, exemptions to the

requirements in the above table may be granted under certain circumstances. This may

include, but is not limited to, circumstances where:

geotechnical data determines soil conditions to be unsuitable for HDD and a third party Hydro technical and Terrain Assessment supports an alternative method of installation. This may result in licence conditions and requirements in regards to slope stability monitoring and right-of-way inspection frequency

a segment is proposed within non-sensitive floodplains of a small permanent or large permanent watercourse.

The table below lists the required documentation for licence applications involving water crossings. These documents are prepared in accordance with CSA Z662.

Watercourse Type Required Documents

Large permanent or small permanent with fish habitat

HDD Feasibility Report with Hydro-fracture Analysis

Geotechnical Report

Drilling Execution Plan

HDD Crossing Profile

Pullback Detail

Small permanent HDD Feasibility Report

Geotechnical Report (where required)1


Crossing Profile

Pullback Detail, if applicable

Intermittent or ephemeral (wet) HDD Feasibility Report (where required)1

Geotechnical Report (where required)1


Typical Crossing Profile

Pullback Detail, if applicable

Intermittent or ephemeral (dry) Typical Crossing Profile (where required)1

Notes: 1 The inclusion of these reports is at the discretion of the applicant based on the design

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A description of each of the documents listed in the table above is as follows:

HDD Feasibility Report This report provides an assessment of site conditions and a review of the HDD design

and installation, taking into consideration all available geotechnical information. The

report also provides a determination as to whether HDD is feasible and provide any

recommendations to mitigate risk. The HDD feasibility report is prepared by an

engineer.

Hydro-fracture Analysis This analysis models the expected limiting overburden pressure and expected annular

pressures along the drill path, to assess the likelihood of an inadvertent release of

drilling fluids. The results of the analysis are also taken into consideration in the

Drilling Execution Plan. The Hydro-fracture Analysis is prepared by an engineer.

Geotechnical Report This report describes the findings of a geotechnical investigation of the water crossing.

The geotechnical investigation is to be conducted for the purpose of HDD design and

includes a slope stability assessment. The Geotechnical report is completed by a

geoscientist or engineer.

Typical Crossing Profile This document shows the typical crossing profile including the minimum depth of the

crossing and applicable design and construction notes.

Drilling Execution Plan This report shows the drilling execution plan for the HDD.

HDD Crossing Profile This report includes the Issued for Construction (IFC) drawing for the HDD crossing

profile. The drawing shows; the proposed drill path, the length for all tangent

segments, the radius and length of all arc segments, existing ground elevation, the top

of bank or top of break, entry and exit angles, “No Drill Zones,” the location and

stratigraphy of investigative boreholes. The drawing is also accompanied with

construction notes and when applicable, an annular pressure chart.

Pullback Detail This document provides an IFC drawing that shows the spacing and height of supports,

overbend radius, and topography. The drawing is also be accompanied with applicable

pullback notes.

The table below defines large permanent, small permanent and intermittent/spring

watercourse crossing, as well as, their respective setback and submission requirements:

Watercourse Type

Dry/Frozen watercourse

at construction

MOE changed ER

standard setback

Setback Obligation Installation Obligation

Large Permanent

- Decreased MOE setback requirement HDD

- Increased MOE setback requirement HDD


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- Eliminated None None

- No Standard MER setback = 100m HDD

Small Permanent Fish Habitat




- No Standard MER setback = 100m HDD

Small Permanent

Non-Fish Habitat




- No Standard MER setback = 45m HDD Notes:

1. May or may not contain a continuous flow. 2. The setback for watercourses is measured from top of a break (valley), or where undefined, from

the bank. The top of break is determined by the intersection of the slope angle with the upland ground elevation.

Geospatial Requirements

The system will not accept geographic coordinates that are not within the defined tolerance of

+/- 15m from the segment’s polyline geometry.

When a geographic coordinate is provided for a location, the system determines the shortest line distance between the provided geographic coordinate and the geospatial polyline of the segment. If the distance is within the defined threshold, the system should automatically find the coordinate of the point where the shortest line touches the segment polyline and use the “snapped” coordinate for the location using Geographic Coordinate Snapping Function.

The system will “snap” the coordinate to be exactly on the polyline, if it is within the defined tolerance.

Overpressure Protection Requirement

A pressure control system and overpressure protection must be installed:

At any point in a pipeline where supply from any source makes it possible to increase the pressure in the pipeline above its MOP;

For any pipeline system where two or more pipelines are connected and their approved MOP differ by more than 5% of the lowest approved MOP.

Sour Service Design Requirements

The applicant provides the concentration of H2S present in the substance that will be

transported. For licence that transports a substance that contains a gas phase, the system uses

the partial pressure calculation presented in the latest version of CSA Standard Z662, Oil and

Gas Pipeline Systems, to determine if the proposed segment needs to be designed for sour

service. For licences that transport a substance that does not contain a gas phase, the

applicant determines the effective partial pressure, using NACE MR0175. Using the provided


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effective partial pressure, the system determines whether gas-free licence systems are

designed for sour service.

2.9.1 Steel Material Type

The system uses the figure provided in Annex 23.1.1 to determine whether the segment

should be designed to meet sour service requirements.

2.9.2 Polyethylene Material Type



2.9.3 Reinforced Composite Material Type



2.9.4 Pipe Material Limitations

Please refer to Support in IRIS to get the list of pipe material limitations.

3 New Licence

Scope

This section outlines all requirements that are followed in order to obtain a licence for

transmission pipeline segments to construct a segment in Saskatchewan regulated under The

Pipelines Act, 1998.

Submission Requirements

The applicant submits an application for construction of a segment(s) including all mandatory

data and shapefile in an ER approved format for the proposed segment(s). After the licence is

approved, the licensee has the approval to perform the construction work in the field.

3.2.1 Required Data Attributes

The following data attributes are submitted when applying to acquire a new licence for a

segment:


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Data Element Description Mandatory

Licence Application Type

The applicant selects the specific type of application: o New licence o Add new segment to an existing licence

Note: The licence level data attributes cannot be edited if a new segment is being added to an existing licence.

Yes

Licence # If the applicant is adding a new segment to an existing licence, the applicant provides the licence number owned by the same BA.

Yes

Industry Application Ref #

Please refer to Section 2.4.2 for description. No

Contact Name Yes

Email Address Yes

Business Phone Yes

Alternate Phone No

Licence Type Please refer to Section 2.2.2 for description. Yes


No

Licence Name No

Licence Substance Yes

Substance Subtype Yes

Maximum H2S (mol/kmol)

Yes

Gas Phase Yes


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Project Details The applicant may provide additional details pertaining to the proposed submission. Applicants can use this field to discuss how they will mitigate the risk associated with non-routine applications.

No

Segment Spatial Data

The applicant provides the shapefile consisting of the proposed segment(s) for the application. Line number, From LSD, To LSD and Computed Length are derived for the proposed segment(s) from the shapefile.

Yes

Industry Segment Ref # Please refer to Section 2.3.2.3 for description. No

Override Length (km) Yes

From Infrastructure Type Yes

To Infrastructure Type Yes

Anticipated MOP (kPa) Yes


Yes

Segment Design Pressure (kPa)

Yes

H2S Partial Pressure (kPa) Yes

Designed for Sour Service Yes

Class Location Yes

Bidirectional Flow Yes

Watercourse Type Yes

Dry/Frozen watercourse at Construction

Yes


Yes


Yes


Yes

Material Type Please refer to Section 2.3.2.1 for description. Yes

Material Standard Yes

Material Grade Yes

Material Category Yes

SMYS/MPR (MPa) Yes

Outside Diameter (mm) Yes

Wall Thickness (mm) Yes

Cover Depth (m) Yes

Internal Protection Yes

External Protection Yes


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Please refer to Section 2.4.2 for description. Yes


Yes


Yes


Yes


Yes


Yes


Yes

High Risk Submission – Risk Rules

The table on the next page summarizes the rules that are run on the data provided for the

segment(s) that determine when the new licence application will be considered non-routine

and may require some or all additional documentation subject to ER review:


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Rule # Risk Driven Data Element(s) Additional Documentation

1. - Survey

2. Licence Type = Transmission Pipeline

AND

[Licence Substance = Miscellaneous Gases – CO2, Miscellaneous Liquids – CO2, HVP]

Manufacturer Pipe Specification

Gas Analysis (recommended)


AND

Licence Substance = Salt Water

AND To Infrastructure Type ≠ Injection/Disposal Facility AND MOP > 2000 kPa



AND

Maximum H2S: > 10 mol/kmol

AND

Class Location ≠ 1

Gas Analysis

5. Class Location = 3, 4

AND

Licence Substance ≠ Fresh Water



AND

Sum of all Override Lengths for the segments > 40 km

None

7. Material Type has a material limitation Manufacturer Pipe Specification

Gas Analysis

8. Other Material Standard = Populated OR Other Material Grade = Populated


Design Pressure Calculation

9. Material Type = Two or more different material types used across proposed segment(s) under the same licence


10. [Material Type = Steel

OR

Material Type = Stainless Steel

OR

Material Type = Aluminum]

AND

External Protection = Uncoated


Engineering Assessment (recommended)


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11. Cover Depth < 0.6 m Typical crossing profile(s)


12. Designed for Sour Service = No

AND

Requires Sour Service Design = Yes

Gas Analysis


13. Watercourse Type = Large permanent AND

MOE changed ER standard setback ≠ Eliminated


Geotechnical Report



Pullback Detail

14. Watercourse Type = Small permanent – Fish habitat AND



Geotechnical Report



Pullback Detail

15. Watercourse Type = Small permanent – Non-Fish habitat AND


HDD Feasibility Report

Geotechnical Report



Pullback Detail

16. Watercourse Type = Large permanent AND

MOE changed ER standard setback = Eliminated

None

17. Watercourse Type = Small permanent – Fish habitat AND


None

18. Watercourse Type = Small permanent – Non-Fish habitat AND


None

19. MOE changed ER standard setback = Decreased None

20. Meets overpressure requirement – ER = No Design Pressure Calculation


21. Material Type = Stainless Steel Manufacturer Pipe Specification


22. Material Type = Aluminum Manufacturer Pipe Specification



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23. Has the proposed segment(s) been designed to meet pressure limits of the system, including downstream components? = No


24. Has a professional engineer registered in Saskatchewan certified the engineering design used for this submission? = No

Drawings Diagrams & Plans (recommended)

25. Is there a plan in place to carry out the relevant field work in accordance with the latest version of CSA Z662, Oil and gas pipeline systems?= No



Licensee Obligations

Upon the issuance of a new licence approval, the following obligations are placed:

The proposed segment(s) must be constructed within 24 months of the licence issuance date and/or segment approval date. Note: The system automatically cancels segment with a status of “To be Constructed” that has not been constructed within 24 months of the segment approval date. As a result of this, the segment status changes from “To be Constructed” to “Cancelled – Expired”. The system sends notifications to the operator 30 days prior to cancelling the segment, as well as, upon cancellation of a segment.

Based on the watercourse crossing requirements laid out in Section 2.12, one of the following installation method obligations may be placed:

o The proposed segment that crosses the watercourse or has been determined to be in proximity to the watercourse must be installed by horizontal directional drilling.

o The proposed segment that crosses the watercourse or has been determined to be in proximity to the watercourse must be installed using a trenchless method.

Based on the watercourse crossing requirements laid out in Section 2.12, one of the following setback method obligations may be placed:

o The entry and exit locations for watercourse construction activities must have a minimum setback distance of 100m.



o The entry and exit locations for watercourse construction activities must have a minimum setback distance as approved by the Ministry of Environment.

Note: IRIS obligations do not represent every requirement needed for compliance. It is the

responsibility of the licensee to review all the requirements in the ER legislation.


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4 Retroactive Licence

Scope

This section outlines all the requirements that are followed in order to obtain a licence for an

existing unlicensed transmission pipeline in Saskatchewan regulated under The Pipelines Act,

1998.

If an operator finds a transmission pipeline segment(s) that has been constructed with a

segment status of “Operating”, “Abandoned” and “Discontinued” and has not yet been

licensed, a licence is obtained through a Retroactive Licensing process. This includes

segment(s) originally exempted from licensing requirements or never licensed due to non-

compliance reasons.

Retroactive licensing is a specialized submission process that is different from other

application and reporting processes. This submission type does not consist of any risk rules or

disclosure questions.


Industry uses ER’s Retroactive Licensing Template to capture structured data to enable the

system to convert the batch records into licence and LTO (if applicable) approvals. This excel

template provides operators with the opportunity to prepopulate data into a standardized

format for the submission and licensing process. The applicant may submit either one or more

segment entries in a single populated excel template which can be submitted in IRIS an

unlimited number of times.

Upon submission of retroactive licensing template, the system will validate each application to

ensure that the minimum requirements are met. Once the system validation is completed, an

automated licence and Leave to Open (if applicable) will be issued by IRIS.

Note: There will not be an obligation to submit a construction or pressure testing notification,

as the segment is already built.

4.2.1 Required Data Attributes for Transmission Pipeline

Licence Requirement

In order to obtain a Licence and a Leave to Open on an existing unlicensed transmission

pipeline segment, the applicant provides, at a minimum, the data attributes listed in the table

on the next page. Submission of more accurate data is encouraged but not mandatory.

Operators can continue to submit updated data as acquired over time.


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Note: During the initial licensing process, the applicant has the option to populate other data

fields in addition to the mandatory elements. Any data not available at the time of licensing,

from field work or otherwise, is gathered and submitted through Data Amendment Application

process.


Operating Discontinued Abandoned

Industry Licence Ref # Please refer to Section 4.2.3 for description.

x x x

Segment Count x x x

Licensee BA Please refer to Section 2.2.2 for description.

x x x

Licence Type x x x

Licence Substance x

Substance Subtype x

Maximum H2S x

Gas Phase x

Line Number Please refer to Section 4.2.3 for description.

x x x

Override Length (km) Please refer to Section 2.3.2.3 for description.

x

From Infrastructure Type x x x

To Infrastructure Type x x x

Segment Status x x x

Calculated Design Pressure

x

Segment Design Pressure x

MOP x

H2S Partial Pressure x

Designed for Sour Service x

Class Location x x x

Bidirectional Flow x

Watercourse Type x


x


x

Material Type Please refer to Section 2.3.2.1 for description.

x x x

Material Standard x

Material Grade x

Material Category x

SMYS/MPR (MPa) x

Outside Diameter (mm) x

Wall Thickness (mm) x

Cover Depth x

Internal Protection x

External Protection x


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LTO Requirement

When an operator retroactively licenses an operating segment(s), ER will grant a Leave to Open

during the same processes. Outlined below is the process with respect to the requirements for

acquiring a Leave to Open during the retroactive licensing of a transmission pipeline. If the

operator does not have pressure test data or documentation, or any associated permit

approval, then the minimum requirement to obtain a Leave to Open for a transmission pipeline

segment is providing an MOP.

Spatial Requirement

The operator submits shapefile data in an ER approved format (which will be provided at a later

time) for all transmission pipeline segment(s) in conjunction with the mandatory data elements

using ER Retroactive Licensing template. The “LineNo” field in the shapefile for every segment

is identical to the “Line Number” field in the Retroactive Licensing template for that same

segment.

Note: The data in the shapefile takes precedence over the data provided in the Retroactive

Licensing template, such as, override length, etc.

4.2.2 Industry vs. ER Identifier for Licence/Segment

The diagram below shows the use, capture and storage of specific fields captured within and

after the completion of the Retroactive Licensing application process:


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When retroactively licensing a transmission pipeline segment, the applicant uses:

Retroactive Licensing Template AND/OR

Accompanying Shapefile

In order for the system to accurately upload the bulk submission, it is essential that the licence

and its associated segments are correctly linked. This link is created by entering a unique

Industry Licence Reference Number for each licence on the Licences tab and then entering this

number on the Segments tab for each associated segment. If these numbers are not properly

identified, the upload will fail meaning that the wrong segments will be associated to the

wrong licence.

The table on the next page summarizes the licence and segment identifiers generated by

industry and ER.

Industry Licence Reference Number:

Text field – may use any characters. Can store up to 150 characters in length.

A unique operator generated identifier of any format and any length that is assigned to a licence on the Licence Tab of the Retroactive Licensing Template. This number is repeated for each individual associated segment on the Segment Tab.

Industry Generated ER- IRIS Generated

Licence Industry Licence Reference Number Licence #

Segment Industry Segment Reference Number (optional) Segment Identifier

Line Number

AFTER RETROACTIVELY

LICENSED

APPLYING FOR RETROACTIVE LICENCE

Licence:

Licence Number (ER - IRIS)

Industry Licence Reference Number

Segment:

Segment Identifier (ER - IRIS)

Industry Segment Reference Number

IRIS Pipeline Module

Licence Tab:

Industry Licence Reference Number

Segment Count

Segment Tab:

Line Number

Industry Segment Reference Number (optional)

Retroactive Licensing

Template

Segment: Line Number

Shapefile


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The purpose of this field is to associate the licence to its segments for the system to carry out the successful bulk upload of the template. It is mandatory and is unique to every licence.

The applicant may also use this data field to identify the licence based on an internal reference number (internal standards/practices of the operator’s business) since IRIS will store and display this field on the licence.

After the successful upload of the template into IRIS, this field will be stored and displayed in the IRIS system at the licence level. You may use this identifier (in addition to the licence number generated by IRIS) to search for the licence in IRIS.

Segment Count:

Integer field – may only use numeric characters and may only represent whole numbers (no decimal places or fractions). The largest number that can be entered is 2,147,483,647.

A mandatory field that identifies the number of segments for an individual licence number in the template. The number of Line Number entries for the same Industry Licence Reference Number in the Segments Tab is equal to the Segment Count on the Licences Tab.

After the successful upload of the template into IRIS, the system will not store and display this field at the licence level.

Line Number:

Integer field – may only use numeric characters and may only represent whole numbers (no decimal places or fractions). The largest number that can be entered is 2,147,483,647.

A unique operator generated figure of any format and any length that is assigned to a segment on the Shapefile AND the Segment Tab of the Retroactive Licensing Template. o The number of Line Number entries for the same Industry Licence Reference

Number in the Segments Tab is equal to the Segment Count on the Licences Tab.

o The “LineNo” in the shapefile for each segment is the same as the “Line Number” in the Segments Tab of the Retroactive Licensing Template for that same segment.

The purpose of this field is to associate the segment to its licence during the bulk upload of the template. Another purpose of this field is to associate the segments in the template to their geometries in the shapefile for the system to carry out the bulk upload of retroactive data. Therefore, it is mandatory and is unique to every segment so that the system does not duplicate geometries for the segment.


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After the successful upload of the template into IRIS, the system will not store and display this field.

Industry Segment Reference Number:

Text field – may use any characters. Can store up to 150 characters in length.

An operator generated identifier of any format and any length that can be optionally assigned to a segment on the Segment Tab of the Retroactive Licensing Template and is not required to be unique.

The purpose of this field is to provide applicant with the ability to reference a segment using their internal reference numbers and is, therefore, an optional field that is not required to be unique.

After the successful upload of the template into IRIS, this field will be stored and displayed in the system at the segment level. The applicant, upon successful licensing, may use this identifier (in addition to the segment identifier generated by IRIS) to search or identify this segment.

Licence Number (ER-IRIS)

Once retroactive licensing is completed successfully into IRIS, the system will generate and

assign a unique licence number to identify the licences.

Segment Identifier (ER-IRIS)

Upon successful upload of template into IRIS, it is processed (based on batch processing

mechanism) to issue ER segment identifiers to identify segments.


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5 Leave to Open

Scope

This section outlines all requirements that are followed to obtain the following to operate a

transmission pipeline segment(s) in Saskatchewan regulated under The Pipelines Act, 1998

with the exception of reactivation which may also grant an authorization to operate an

abandoned/discontinued segment(s):

New Leave to Open; or,

Amend an existing Leave to Open

The business processes that result in the submission of a Leave to Open application upon the

completion of a successful pressure test(s) on a segment are:

Newly constructed segment(s);

Replacement;

Re-route;

Liner Installation; and,

Reactivation, if applicable.


Upon the successful completion of a pressure test, the licensee is eligible to submit a Leave to

Open application. The licensee can place their segment(s) into operation as soon as a Leave to

Open has been granted by ER.

5.2.1 Required Data Attributes for Transmission Pipeline

The following data attributes are submitted when applying to acquire a Leave to Open for a

transmission pipeline segment:


Licence # Please refer to Section 2.2.2 for description. x

What are you applying for

The applicant selects the specific type of application: o A new Leave to Open o Amendment to decrease MOP on an existing

LTO o Amendment to increase MOP on an existing LTO

x

MOP Please refer to Section 2.3.2.3 for description. x

Contact Name Please refer to Section 2.4.2 for description. x

Email Address x

Business Phone x

Alternate Phone -

Test Date Please refer to Section 2.5.7 for description. x

Concurrent Test (Yes/No)

x

Test Duration x


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Note: If a transmission pipeline segment(s) is pressure tested in multiple sections, then

pressure test data is provided by the applicant for each test section.


The table below summarizes the rules that are run on the data provided for the segment(s)

that determine when the leave to open application will be considered non-routine and may

require some or all additional documentation subject to ER review:



AND


AND




AND


Survey(s) (recommended)

3. Material Type has a material limitation Manufacturer Pipe Specification (recommended)


Manufacturer Pipe Specification (recommended)

5. MOP > Segment Design Pressure Design Pressure Calculation (recommended)

Calibration Records (recommended)

Pressure Test Chart(s) (recommended)

Pressure Test Log(s) (recommended)

Pressure Volume Plot (recommended)

6. Other Test Medium = Populated None

Minimum Test Pressure x

Maximum Test Pressure x

Test Section Length (km) x

Test section Exposed x

Fluid Added (L) Conditional

Test Medium x


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7. Pressure Test Date > 12 months from the LTO application submission date





8. Segment Status = To be constructed, Under Construction – New AND Sum of Test Section Lengths is greater than 5% of Override Length for the segment




9. % Deviation > 2 % 𝐷𝑒𝑣𝑖𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛

= |𝑀𝑎𝑥. 𝑇𝑒𝑠𝑡 𝑃𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑢𝑟𝑒 − 𝑀𝑖𝑛. 𝑇𝑒𝑠𝑡 𝑃𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑢𝑟𝑒

𝐴𝑣𝑔. 𝑇𝑒𝑠𝑡 𝑃𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑢𝑟𝑒|

𝐴𝑣𝑔. 𝑇𝑒𝑠𝑡 𝑃𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑢𝑟𝑒

= 𝑀𝑎𝑥. 𝑇𝑒𝑠𝑡 𝑃𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑢𝑟𝑒 + 𝑀𝑖𝑛. 𝑇𝑒𝑠𝑡 𝑃𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑢𝑟𝑒

2

Note: ER requires that test pressure variance be less than or equal to 2% over the duration of any pressure test stage (strength, leak, concurrent) unless it results from a temperature variation correlation. Test pressure variances of greater than 2% can often indicate a pinhole leak, and therefore, strength tests and concurrent strength and leak tests that experience greater than 2% test pressure variation is considered unsuccessful.





10. Pressure test duration is not in accordance with CSA Z662.





11. Minimum/Maximum Test Pressure is not in accordance with CSA Z662






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12. Fluid Added is not in accordance with CSA Z662






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6 Repair

Scope

This section outlines all requirements that are followed in order to repair a transmission

pipeline segment in Saskatchewan regulated under The Pipelines Act, 1998.

High risk repairs, as defined in the figure below, are reported to ER through IRIS to ensure that ER has accurate information and data for the transmission pipeline segments. Low risk repairs, as defined in the figure below, are not required to be reported in IRIS.

As per the figure above, repair is a segment replacement (temporary or permanent segment

sleeve installation) that is:

Less than 100 meters in length

Within the existing right-of-way



The following data attributes are submitted when reporting a repair on a segment:


Repair Date The date when the repair was completed in the field. Defaulted from notification date.

Yes


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Repair Type

The type for repair is selected from the pre-populated drop down list below:

Temporary Sleeve

Permanent Sleeve

Cut out

Other

Yes

Other Repair Type

If the applicant selects “Other” for repair type, the applicant provides the repair type.

No

Regulatory Requirement for Reporting

The regulatory requirement for reporting of repair is selected from the pre-populated drop down list below:

Incident

Exposure

Ground Movement

Class 3 or 4

Class 2

Within 30 m of a water body

Replaced pipe was not removed

Temporary Repair

Voluntary

Yes

Repair Reason

The regulatory requirement for reporting of repair is selected from the pre-populated drop down list below:

Third Party Contact

Dent

Exposure

External Corrosion

Ground Movement

Incident

Internal Corrosion

Other

No

Other Repair Reason

If the applicant selects “Other” for repair reason, the applicant provides the repair reason.

No

Repair Length (m)

The length of the repair section of the segment. Note: If the length of repair section > 100m, the applicant submits a Replacement/Re-route application before carrying out the repair work in the field. ER will audit a certain percentage of repair reports to monitor non-compliant repairs.

Yes

In-Kind Repair? (Yes/No)

A Yes/No declaration if the repair section is in-kind. An in-kind repair is any change in segment material that results in the integrity and strength of the segment being the same or greater of the same material type.

Yes


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Was the repair carried out entirely within the existing Right of Way? (Yes/No)

A Yes/No declaration if the repair section is within the existing Right of Way (ROW). Note: If the repair section is outside the existing ROW, the applicant submits a Replacement/Re-route application before carrying out the repair work in the field. ER will audit a certain percentage of repair reports to monitor non-compliance repairs.

Yes

Repair Center Location

The geographic coordinates (latitude, longitude) that represent the approximate center of the repair on the segment.

Yes

Specification Change

The specification change data as described in Section 2.3.2.4 of this document.

If In-Kind = Yes, the applicant can optionally provide specifications for the repair section(s).

If In-Kind = No, the applicant provides specifications for the repair section(s).

Conditional

High Risk Submission – Validation Rules


that determine when the report requires additional documentation:

Rule # Risk Driven Data Element Additional Documentation

1. Was the repair carried out in accordance with the latest version of CSA Z662? = No

Repair Report


Depending on the responses provided in Section 6.2.1, the operator may have the following

obligations to report:

1. If “Repair Type” = “Temporary Sleeve”, the applicant is obligated to do one of the following within 12 months of Repair Date:

a. Submit a repair report to request ER for an extension of the 12-month period. b. Update the Repair Type = Permanent Repair

2. If “Was the repair carried out entirely within the existing Right of Way?” = No, the applicant is obligated to submit a spatial file on the repair section through Licence Data Amendment or Segment – Data Amendment. This is because the field work on a repair has already been completed and ER wants to ensure correct information is available for the segment in the Pipeline Registry.


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7 Replacement

Scope

This section outlines all requirements that are followed in order to replace a transmission


In a Replacement, a section of pipe is replaced, the old section is removed and the new section

is laid in the same location with the same geometry.

If the replacement is within the existing ROW and less than 100m, the work is considered a

repair and the applicant is not required to submit a Replacement/Reroute application.

However, there are certain circumstances in which repair reporting may be required as

defined in Section 6.1.

Note: A replacement section cannot replace the entire length of a segment

Approach to Application

Depending on the application and the data submitted, a Replacement can occur either in

conjunction with the splitting of the segment or not.

Segment splitting occurs if:


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1. The replaced section is NOT in-Kind; and/or 2. The applicant wants to record a new construction date on the replaced section. In this

case, they declare that they require a new construction date.

The applicant can use an excel spreadsheet OR a shapefile to carry out the replacement

application as such:

Excel File Upload:

o If the replacement is In-Kind and the applicant does not require a new

construction date, segment splitting is not required. In this case, if the segment

has a geometry available in IRIS, the applicant may use an Excel Spreadsheet to

provide replacement information. Otherwise, the applicant uploads a shapefile

to carry out the replacement application.

Shapefile Upload:

o If the segment splitting occurs, the applicant is required to provide a shapefile.

When a shapefile is uploaded, the intention is to only have the affected

segments in the shapefile. If the applicant gives a shapefile with additional

‘unaffected’ segments, the applicant will be required to provide information

for them, as well and it may result in an incorrect replacement application.

The figure below summarizes the approach to a replacement application:

Notes:

A combination of an Excel file and a shapefile in one application is not permissible.

A single replacement section (start coordinate to end coordinate) cannot span multiple segments simultaneously. Where a replacement spans more than one segment,


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separate replacement sections are submitted to correspond to its appropriate segments in IRIS (i.e. a replacement section applies to a single segment at a time).

Please review the Annex – Replacement Illustrations that provides detail on the data to be

submitted in scenarios where splitting is or is not required.



Depending on the scenario as outlined in the Annex – Replacement Illustrations, the applicant

submits information contained in the table on the next page:


Type of Application

The type of application is selected between the two applicable options:

Replacement

Re-Route

Yes



Contact Name Yes

Email Address Yes

Business Phone

Yes

Alternate Phone

No

Excel Spreadsheet Requirements for applications with No Splitting and No New Shapefile

Segment Number

The segment number assigned to the relevant segment with replacement section(s) on the licence.

Yes

Replacement Section Number

Applicant provides a unique number to identify a replacement section on the segment.

Yes

Start Latitude The start latitude coordinate for the replacement section(s). Yes

Start Longitude

The start longitude coordinate for the replacement section(s).

Yes

End Latitude The end latitude coordinate for the replacement section(s). Yes

End Longitude The end longitude coordinate for the replacement section(s). Yes


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Data Requirements where applications include a New Shapefile and No Excel Spreadsheet

LineNo

The Line number for every polyline geometry uploaded in the shapefile. The shapefile provided represents the future state of spatial data on the segment after a replacement has occurred. Note: A minimum of 2 features are always required in

shapefiles for Replacement application; the first LineNo.

in the shapefile refers to the geometry of the original

segment; and the subsequent LineNo. in the shapefile

refer to the geometry of the replacement sections that

may/may not become unique segments.

Yes

PrevSegNo The segment number that the line number applies to. This helps system determine which segment the replacement applies to.

Yes

Replacement Section

A Yes/No declaration of whether or not the LineNo provided through the shapefile is a replacement section or not.

Yes

In-Kind

A Yes/No declaration if the replacement section(s) is in-kind. An in-kind replacement is any change in material that results in the integrity and strength of the segment being the same or greater of the segment material.

Yes

New Construction Date

A Yes/No declaration if the applicant desires to have a new construction date stored for the replacement section(s).

Yes

Intended Segment Status

The intended segment status for the replacement section(s) between “operate”, “abandon” or “discontinue”. If the user selects “abandon” or “discontinue”, the operator has the approval to carry out the relevant field work with the replacement application. The applicant, however, applies for a Leave to Open application to operate the segment.

Yes

Segment Details

The applicant provides specifications for the newly created segment. The applicant can also edit segment details for the original segment with the exception of watercourse questions. This includes segment design pressure, anticipated MOP, class location, segment length, H2S partial pressure, designed for sour service, overpressure protection – ER, overpressure protection – CSA. Please refer to Section 2.3.2.3 for descriptions.

No


The applicant can optionally provide specifications for the replacement section(s). This is only applicable if In-Kind = Yes and New Construction Date = No. Otherwise, the replacement section results in a new segment being created with its new Line Pipe Specifications. Please refer to Section 2.3.2.4 for descriptions of Specification Change.

No


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Please refer to Section 2.4.2 for description.

Yes

Has the proposed replacement been designed to meet pressure limits of the system, including downstream components?

Yes

Is any portion of the proposed field work within 90m of the Right of Way of a provincial highway?

Yes

Is any portion the proposed field work) within 30m of the Right of Way of a public highway?

Yes


Yes


Yes


Yes

The table on the next page to demonstrate the required data attribute logic based on responses

provided for In-Kind and New Construction Date:


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Replacement Section

In-Kind New Construction Date

Associated Actions:

Yes Yes No No new segments are created as a result of this replacement.

A replacement section does not consist of line pipe specifications and segment details.

The applicant has the option to provide specification changes for the replacement section(s) within a segment.

No No/Yes Since the In-Kind = No, it results in a new segment created for the replacement section(s).

The newly created segment does not inherit line pipe specifications from its source segment since In-Kind = No. The applicant provides line pipe specifications for the newly created segment.

The applicant provides the segment details for the newly created segment. The “Dry/Frozen watercourse at construction” and “MOE changed ER standard setback” data attributes are always locked for editing.

Yes Yes Since the New Construction Date = Yes, it results in a new segment created for the replacement section(s).

The newly created segment inherits the line pipe specification from the original segment. The line pipe specification of the newly created segment can be edited if it is unavailable with the following exceptions:

o “Material Type" cannot be edited o Calculated Design Pressure for the

newly created segment ≥ Calculated Design Pressure for the original segment (otherwise In-Kind should be marked as No).

The applicant can edit the segment details for the newly created segment. The “Dry/Frozen watercourse at construction” and “MOE changed ER standard setback” data attributes are always locked for editing.


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No Not Specified

Not Specified The line pipe specification of the segment with the replacement section can only be populated if it is unavailable; otherwise, it is locked for editing with the exception of CSA factors, which are always editable. Note: If the line pipe specification is unavailable, the applicant should not use the pipe specification of the replacement section for the entire source segment.

The segment details of the segment with the replacement section can only be populated if it is unavailable in a replacement application that does not result in segmentation; otherwise, it is locked for editing. The “Dry/Frozen watercourse at construction” and “MOE changed ER standard setback” data attributes are always locked for editing.

7.3.2 High Risk Submission


that determine what applications will be considered non-routine and require some or all

additional documentation for ER review:


1. - Survey


AND





AND





AND


AND


Gas Analysis


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AND




Gas Analysis




8. Material Type = Two or more different

material types used across proposed

segment(s) under the same licence



OR


OR


AND







AND

Requires Sour Service Design= Yes

Gas Analysis


12. Watercourse Type = Large permanent HDD Feasibility Report with Hydro-fracture Analysis

Geotechnical Report



Pullback Detail

13. Watercourse Type = Small permanent – Fish

habitat


Geotechnical Report



Pullback Detail

14. Watercourse Type = Small permanent – Non-

Fish habitat


Geotechnical Report



Pullback Detail

15. MOE changed ER standard setback =

Decreased

None


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16. Does the proposed segment(s) meet the

overpressure protection requirements

outlined in ER directive and guidelines? = No











21. Is there a plan in place to carry out the relevant field work in accordance with the latest version of CSA Z662, Oil and gas pipeline systems? = No




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8 Re-Route

Scope

This section outlines all requirements that are followed in order to re-route a transmission


In a Re-Route application, an approval is requested for a new section of pipeline that will be

routed around an old section of pipe (which may or may not remain in the ground) and the

new re-routed section will have a different geometry from the old section. The new re-routed

section can be either within or outside of the existing Right of Way. The old section of pipe

may then be “Discontinued”, “Abandoned”, “Removed” or “Operating”.


A re-route always results in splitting of the segment. The applicant uploads a shapefile that

identifies the full extent of each of the segments including the re-routed segment(s).

In addition, the applicant should be mindful of the following rules:

Applicant provides Line Pipe Spec and Segment Details for lines that DO NOT reference an existing segment in the PrevSegNo field of the shapefile (i.e. PrevSegNo is blank).

Applicant can view Read-only Line Pipe Spec for lines that DO reference an existing segment in the PrevSegNo field of the shapefile when Copy Data = Yes (i.e. PrevSegNo is equal to segment number). If the segment referenced by PrevSegNo has No Line Pipe Spec, then applicant can edit Line Pipe Spec and Segment Details for the segment with the caveat that if the line pipe spec is not known, the applicant should NOT use the pipe spec of the reroute across the entire segment.

Please review the Annex – Re-route Illustrations that provides detail on how re-route applications may be submitted in different scenarios.



Depending on the scenario as outlined in the Annex – Re-route Illustrations, the applicant

submits information contained in the table below:


Type of Application

The type of application is selected between the two applicable options:

Replacement

Re-Route

Yes



Contact Name Yes


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Email Address

Yes

Business Phone Yes

Alternate Phone No Shapefile

LineNo

The Line number for every polyline geometry uploaded in the shapefile. The shapefile provided represents the future state of spatial data on the segment after a re-route has occurred. Every Line number provided in the shapefile for a re-route application results into a segment. Note: A minimum of 2 features are always required in shapefiles for Re-Route application the first LineNo. in the shapefile refers to the updated geometry of the original segment; and the subsequent LineNo. in the shapefile refer to the geometry of the new segments.

Yes

PrevSegNo

The segment number that the line number applies to. If a LineNo references a PrevSegNo and Copy Data=Yes, that LineNo inherits the line pipe specification and segment detail data from that PrevSegNo listed.

Yes

Copy Data A Yes/No declaration if the new segment copies data from its PrevSegNo listed in the shapefile.

Yes

New Construction Date A Yes/No declaration if the applicant wants a new construction date for the new segment.

Yes

Intended Segment Status

The intended segment status for the line between “operate”, “abandon”, “discontinue” and “remove”. If the user selects “abandon”, “discontinue” or “remove”, the operator has the approval to carry out the relevant field work (remove the segment) with the re-route application. The applicant, however, applies for a Leave to Open application for the segment to be operated.

Yes

Line Pipe Specification

The applicant provides specifications for the newly created segment. The applicant can also edit line pipe specifications details for the original segment if they are null. The applicant provides Line Pipe Spec for a LineNo. that does not reference an existing segment in the PrevSegNo field of the shapefile (i.e. PrevSegNo is blank). Please refer to Section 2.3.2.1 for descriptions of Line Pipe Specification.


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Segment Details

The applicant provides segment details for the newly created segment. The applicant can also edit segment details for the original segment. Please refer to Section 2.3.2.3 for descriptions for Segment Details.

Yes


The applicant can optionally provide pipe specification change for a re-routed section(s) that is within a segment. Please refer to Section 2.3.2.4 for descriptions for the Specification Change.

No



Yes

Has the proposed re-route been designed to meet pressure limits of the system, including downstream components?

Yes

Is any portion of the proposed field work within 90m of the Right of Way of a provincial highway?

Yes

Is any portion the proposed field work) within 30m of the Right of Way of a public highway?

Yes


Yes


Yes


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Yes

The table below to demonstrate the required data attribute logic based on responses

provided for Copy Data and New Construction Date:

Source Segment

Copy Data

New Construction Date

Associated Actions:

Yes – consists of a re-route

section

Yes No The line pipe specification of the segment can only be populated if it is unavailable; otherwise, it is locked for editing with the exception of CSA factors, which are always editable. Note: If the line pipe specification is unavailable, the applicant should not use the pipe specification of the re-route section within a segment for the entire source segment.

The applicant can edit the segment details for the source segment.

The applicant has the option to provide specification changes for the re-route section(s) within the source segment.

Yes – does not consist of a re-route

section

Yes No The line pipe specification of the segment can only be populated if it is unavailable; otherwise, it is locked for editing with the exception of CSA factors, which are always editable.

The applicant can edit the segment details for the source segment.

No Yes No The newly created segment inherits the line pipe specification from the source segment. The line pipe specification of the newly created segment can be edited if it is unavailable.

The applicant can edit the segment details for the newly created segment.

The applicant has the option to provide specification changes for the re-route section(s) within a segment.


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No No/Yes The newly created segment does not inherit line pipe specifications from its source segment since Copy Data = No. The applicant provides line pipe specifications for the newly created segment.

The applicant provides the segment details for the newly created segment.

Yes Yes The newly created segment inherits the line pipe specification from the source segment. The line pipe specification of the newly created segment can be edited if it is unavailable.

The applicant can edit the segment details for the newly created segment.

High Risk Submission

8.4.1 Risk Rules


that determine when the application will be considered non-routine and may require some or

all of the additional documentation below, subject to ER review:


1. - Survey Plan


AND





AND





AND


AND


Gas Analysis


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AND




Gas Analysis




8. Material Type = Two or more different material types used across proposed segment(s) under the same licence



OR


OR


AND







AND


Gas Analysis



Geotechnical Report



Pullback Detail

13. Watercourse Type = Small permanent – Fish habitat


Geotechnical Report



Pullback Detail

14. Watercourse Type = Small permanent – Non-Fish habitat


Geotechnical Report



Pullback Detail

15. MOE changed ER standard setback = Decreased

None


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16. Does the proposed segment(s) meet the overpressure protection requirements outlined in ER directive and guidelines? = No







19. Copy Data = No AND Segment Design Pressure > Calculated Design Pressure












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9 Discontinuation

Scope

This section outlines all requirements that are followed in order to report a discontinuation on

a transmission pipeline segment in Saskatchewan regulated under The Pipelines Act, 1998.

Discontinuation of segment(s), as per the latest version of CSA Z662, is one of the specific

types of licence amendments that require reporting after the field work is completed.



The following data attributes are submitted when reporting a discontinuation on a segment:


Action The action is selected between the two applicable options:

Abandon

Discontinue

Yes

Date The date when the discontinuation work was completed in the field.

Yes

Reason The reason for discontinuation is selected from a pre-populated drop down list below:

Integrity

Economics

Other (No textbox needed)

No

Last Flow or Depressurization Date

The date when the active flow was last carried by the segment.

Yes

Followed CSA Z662? (Yes/No)

Self-declaration to determine if the licensee has carried out the discontinuation in accordance with the latest version of CSA Standard Z662, Oil and Gas Pipeline Systems.

Yes

Note: If the discontinuation only applies to a section of the segment, the applicant creates the appropriate segment(s) using Segment Splitting prior to reporting a discontinuation.





1. Followed CSA Z662? = No Discontinuation Report


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10 Abandonment

Scope

This section outlines all requirements that are followed in order to report an abandonment on

a transmission pipeline segment in Saskatchewan regulated under The Pipelines Act, 1998.

Abandonment of segment(s) is one of the specific types of licence amendments that require

reporting after the field work is completed.



The following data attributes are submitted when reporting an abandonment on a segment:

Data Element Description Mandatory Action The action is selected between the two applicable options:

Abandon

Discontinue

Yes

Date The date when the abandonment work was completed in the field.

Yes

Reason The reason for abandonment is selected from a pre-populated drop down list below:

Integrity

Economics

Other (No textbox needed)

No

Followed CSA Z662? (Yes/No)

Self-declaration to determine if the licensee has carried out the abandonment in accordance with the latest version of CSA Standard Z662, Oil and Gas Pipeline Systems.

Yes

Note: If the abandonment only applies to a section of the segment, the applicant creates the appropriate segment(s) using Segment Splitting prior to reporting an abandonment.





1. Followed CSA Z662? = No Abandonment Report


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11 Reactivation

Scope

This section outlines all requirements that are followed in order to reactivate an abandoned or

discontinued transmission pipeline segment in Saskatchewan regulated under The Pipelines

Act, 1998.


The following reactivation scenarios are supported by this process:

1. Reactivation approval for an abandoned or discontinued segment results in the issuance of Leave to Open. In some cases, this implies that the applicant submitted an engineering assessment that resulted in a successful ER review. In this scenario, a Construction Completion report is not required.

2. Reactivation approval for an abandoned or discontinued segment does not result in the issuance of Leave to Open. The applicant has to apply for a Leave to Open application. In most cases, this implies that the applicant will pressure test the segment before applying for a Leave to Open approval.



The following data attributes are submitted when applying to acquire a Reactivation approval

for a segment:


Industry Application Ref # Please refer to Section 2.4.2 for description. No

Contact Name Yes

Email Address Yes

Business Phone Yes

Alternate Phone No Last Flow or Depressurization Date

The date when the active flow was last carried by the segment.

No

Will the reactivation activities involve ground disturbance?

A Yes/No declaration of whether the reactivation approval involves ground disturbance.

Yes

Override Length (km) Please refer to Section 2.3.2.3 for description.

Yes

Class Location Yes


Segment Design Pressure (kPa) Yes


Requires Sour Service Design Yes





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Meets overpressure requirement – ER Yes


Yes



Yes


Yes


Yes


Yes


Yes


Yes


Yes



that determine when the application will be considered non-routine and may require some or

all of the additional documentation below, subject to ER review:



AND



Survey (recommended)

Gas Analysis


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AND






AND


AND


Gas Analysis


AND





AND

Sum of all Override Lengths for the

segments > 40 km


6. Material Type has a material

limitation


Gas Analysis



Design Pressure Calculation (recommended)


OR


OR


AND




9. Cover Depth < 0.6 m Typical crossing profile(s) (recommended)



AND


Gas Analysis



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11. Watercourse Type = Large permanent

HDD Feasibility Report with Hydro-fracture Analysis (recommended)

Geotechnical Report (recommended)

Drilling Execution Plan (recommended)

HDD Crossing Profile (recommended)

Pullback Detail (recommended)








HDD Feasibility Report (recommended)





14.

Does the proposed segment(s) meet the overpressure protection requirements outlined in ER directive and guidelines? = No




15. Material Type = Stainless Steel Manufacturer Pipe Specification (recommended)


16. Material Type = Aluminum Manufacturer Pipe Specification (recommended)


17. Licence Type = Transmission Pipeline None

18. Segment Status = Abandoned Design Pressure Calculation (recommended)




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19. Segment Status = Discontinued AND Last Active Flow Date = Null




20. Segment Status = Discontinued AND Last Flow Date > 12 months














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12 Free-Standing Liner Installation

Scope

This section outlines all requirements that are followed in order to install a free-standing liner

in a transmission pipeline segment(s) in Saskatchewan regulated under The Pipelines Act,

1998. This section does not refer to the requirements for tight liners. In order to insert a tight

liner, the applicant provides it as an internal protection for the segment.

All free-standing liners are designed and pressure tested according to the latest version of CSA

Standard Z662, Oil and Gas Pipeline Systems. Consideration should be given to temperature

design and hydrocarbon absorption. For sour service, the supporting liner should also meet

sour service requirements.

Note: A liner is defined as a pressure containing tubular product that is inserted into buried

pipeline. For the purposes of this chapter, the term “liner” and “free-standing liner” are used

interchangeably.



The following data attributes are submitted when applying to acquire a Liner Installation

approval for a segment:


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Licence # Please refer to Section 2.2.2 for description. Yes

Industry Application Ref # Please refer to Section 2.4.2 for description.

No

Contact Name Yes

Email Address Yes

Business Phone Yes

Alternate Phone No

Intended Date of Liner Installation

The date intended for free-standing liner installation in the field.

Yes

Will the liner installation activities involve ground disturbance?

A Yes/No declaration of whether the liner installation will involve ground disturbance. Yes

Liner Material Type Please refer to Section 2.3.2.2 for description. Yes

Liner Material Standard Yes

Liner Material Grade Yes

SMYS/MPR (MPa) Yes

Outside Diameter (mm) Yes

Wall Thickness (mm) Yes

CSA Factors Yes


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Calculated Design Pressure (kPa) Yes

Segment Design Pressure (kPa) Please refer to Section 2.3.2.3 for description.

Yes





Class Location Yes

Override Length (km) Yes



Yes


Yes



Yes


Yes


Yes


Yes


Yes


Yes


Yes

Note: If the liner installation only applies to a portion of the segment, then operators are required to have the appropriate segment using Segment Splitting created prior to submitting an application.


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that determine when the liner installation application will be considered non-routine and may




AND

[Licence Substance = Miscellaneous Gases –

CO2, Miscellaneous Liquids – CO2, HVP]

Survey Plan (recommended)




AND


AND To Infrastructure Type for any segment under the licence ≠ Injection/Disposal Facility AND MOP > 2000 kPa




AND


AND


Gas Analysis


AND





AND




Gas Analysis






AND


Gas Analysis



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10. Watercourse Type = Large permanent HDD Feasibility Report with Hydro-fracture Analysis (recommended)












HDD Feasibility Report (recommended)









14. Material Type = Stainless Steel Design Pressure Calculation


15. Material Type = Aluminum Design Pressure Calculation





Drawings, Diagrams & Plans (recommended)







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13 Liner Removal

Scope

This section outlines all requirements that are followed in order to remove a free-standing

liner in a transmission pipeline segment(s) in Saskatchewan regulated under The Pipelines Act,

1998.

Note: A liner is defined as a pressure containing tubular product that is inserted into buried

pipeline. For the purposes of this chapter, the term “liner” and “free-standing liner” are used

interchangeably.



The following data attributes are submitted when applying to acquire a Liner Removal





Contact Name Yes

Email Address Yes

Business Phone Yes

Alternate Phone No

Intended Date of Liner Removal

The date intended for free-standing liner removal in the field.

Yes

Will the liner removal activities involve ground disturbance?

A Yes/No declaration of whether the liner removal will involve ground disturbance.

Yes



Yes


Yes


Yes


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Yes


Yes


Yes

Note: If the liner removal only applies to a portion of the segment, then operators are required to have the appropriate segment created using Segment Splitting prior to submitting an application.



that determine when the liner removal application will be considered non-routine and may




AND


AND


None


AND


None

3. . Licence Type = Transmission Pipeline

AND

Sum of all Override Lengths for the segments

> 40 km

None


None


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5. Watercourse Type = Large permanent None


None


None

8. Material Type = Stainless Steel None

9. Material Type = Aluminum None









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14 Removal

Scope

This section outlines all requirements that are followed in order to remove a transmission

pipeline segment(s) in Saskatchewan regulated under The Pipelines Act, 1998.



The following data attributes are submitted when applying to acquire a Removal approval for a

segment:




Contact Name Yes

Email Address Yes

Business Phone Yes

Alternate Phone No

Intended Date of Removal The date intended for segment removal in the field.

Yes

Reason for Removal

A drop-down menu of reasons for removal: o Integrity o Economics o Other (No textbox needed)

No


Please refer to Section 2.4.2 for description. Yes


Yes


Yes


Yes


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Yes


Yes

Note: If the removal only applies to a portion of the segment, then operators are required to have the appropriate segment created using Segment Splitting prior to submitting an application.



that determine when the removal application will be considered non-routine and may require

some or all additional documentation subject to ER review:



AND


AND


None


AND


None

3. . Licence Type = Transmission Pipeline

AND

Sum of all Override Lengths for the

segments > 40 km

None


None

5. Watercourse Type = Large permanent AND MOE changed ER standard setback ≠ Eliminated

None


None


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None

8. Material Type = Stainless Steel None

9. Material Type = Aluminum None









The licensee is required to report the completion of their field work through Construction

Completion Reporting process for all transmission pipeline segments. Upon the completion of

Construction Completion report for removal, the segment status will be updated to

“Removed”.


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15 Field Work Notification

Scope

This section outlines all requirements that are followed in order to submit a notification on a

transmission pipeline segment in Saskatchewan regulated under The Pipelines Act, 1998.

The figure below outlines the field work notification requirements relative to the different

application/reporting processes:

(48 hours prior)

(48 hours prior)


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After an approval has been issued approving the following field work, the licensee notifies ER

at least 24 hours prior to the commencement of construction:

New Licence

New Segment on an existing Licence

Replacement

Re-Route

Liner Installation

Reactivation, if ground disturbance is involved.

Removal

Liner Installation

Liner Removal

The licensee notifies ER at least 48 hours prior to the commencement of the pressure testing

of the segment(s):

New Licence


Replacement

Re-Route

Liner Installation

Reactivation (if applicable)

Liner Installation

The licensee notifies ER at least 24 hours prior to the commencement of the following field

work:

Repair, if required as per Section 6.1.

Discontinuation, if required as defined in the flowchart below.

Abandonment, if required as defined in the flowchart below.

Note: A field work notification cannot be submitted after an applicant has completed a

Construction Completion report on a segment. Therefore, the applicant provides a field work

notification prior to reporting a Construction Completion on a segment.


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A notification is required as ER may deploy staff to observe and/or inspect the construction

and/or pressure testing of the segment(s). If the construction or pressure test did not take place

based on the date of the notification due to causes including but not limited to weather, the

applicant is not required to report the exact construction or pressure test date in the system, the

applicant, however, either:

Withdraws that notification and resubmit the notification with corrected information; or,

informs ER via phone/email the relevant field office and the pipelines group, of the delayed construction or pressure test.



The following data attributes are submitted when submitting a field work notification on a

segment:


Notification Type

The type for notification is selected from the pre-populated drop down list below:

Construction – New

Construction - Replacement

Construction - Re-route

Construction - Liner Installation

Construction - Liner Removal

Construction – Removal

Construction - Reactivation

Pressure Test – New

Pressure Test – Replacement

Pressure Test – Re-route

Pressure Test – Liner Installation

Pressure Test – Reactivation

Discontinuation

Abandonment

Repair

Yes


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Notification relates to Pipeline Approval

The drop-down list of existing approvals (authorizations) associated to the selected segment. These approvals consist of new licence, new segment and amendments. For instance, if an applicant submits a construction notification on a segment that was approved as part of a new licence application, the applicant selects that new licence approval since it is tied to the construction notification being submitted.

If there is an associated approval for the notification type, it will be a mandatory field

If there is no associated approval for the notification type, it will not be displayed. (e.g. discontinuation notification)

Note: Most recent approval based on the date of issuance will be listed first.

Yes

Scheduled Dates of Work – Start Date

The date when the field work is scheduled to begin. Yes

Scheduled Dates of Work – End Date

The date when the field work is scheduled to end. Yes

Pressure Test Information – Test Location

The LSD land location where the pressure testing procedure is planned to take place. This is used to inform Ministry staff in the event of an onsite inspection.

Conditional (if

Notification Type =

Pressure Test)

Pressure Test Information – Test Medium

The type of medium being used to conduct the pressure test will be selected from a pre-populated drop down list:

Water

Fresh Water

Corrosion Inhibited Water

Domestic Water

Potable Water

Water containing a freezing point depressant

Nitrogen

Water/Methanol Mixture

Methanol

Air

Crude Oil

Unknown

Non-Flammable & Non-Toxic Gas

Other Inert Gas

Conditional (if

Notification Type =

Pressure Test)


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Pressure Test Information – Start Time

The time of day that the pressure testing procedure is expected to begin. This is used to inform Ministry staff in the event of an onsite inspection.

Conditional (if

Notification Type =

Pressure Test)

Pressure Test Information – Test Duration

The length of time that the pressure testing procedure is expected to take. This is used to inform Ministry staff in the event of an onsite inspection.

Conditional (if

Notification Type =

Pressure Test)

Ministry Field Office

The relevant area of field office for the associated notification type will be selected from a pre-populated drop down list:

Lloydminster

Kindersley

Estevan

Swift Current Note: If the segment spans across more than one areas of field office, please select the one with the larger portion of the segment.

Yes

Additional Information

The applicant may provide additional details pertaining to the notification.

No

Field Contact Name Full name of the field contact person. Yes

Field Contact Email Email address for the field contact person. Yes

Field Contact Telephone Number

Telephone number of the field contact person.

Field Contact Telephone Extension

Extension number, if applicable, for the field contact person.

No

15.2.2 High Risk Submission

ER may deploy staff to observe and/or inspect the construction and/or pressure testing of the

segment(s) depending on an internal risk matrix ranking of the each of the associated

segment(s). The risk matrix evaluates the following parameters that determine whether the

field work notification submission results in an ER inspection:

Notification Type

Segment Length

Anticipated MOP

Material Type

Licence and Substance Subtype

Class Location

Watercourse Type

Maximum H2S > 10 mol/kmol


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16 Construction Completion

Scope

This section outlines all requirements that are followed in order to report a Construction

Completion on a transmission pipeline segment in Saskatchewan regulated under The Pipelines

Act, 1998.

Licensee reports the conformance of their project through the Construction Completion report

process in IRIS. When the design or route of a proposed segment(s) is altered during field work

procedures, the licensee declares that the segment(s) was not built as planned at the time of

licensing. As ER’s licensed data is a registry, it is law that the licensee updates this data to

accurately reflect the segment that is installed in the ground.

After an approval has been issued approving the following field work, the licensee reports the

completion of field work through a Construction Completion report:

New Licence


Replacement

Re-Route

Liner Installation

Reactivation if a Leave to Open approval is not issued with the reactivation approval.

Removal

Liner Installation

Liner Removal

Note: A field work notification cannot be submitted after an applicant has completed a

Construction Completion report on a segment. Therefore, the applicant provides a field work

notification prior to reporting a Construction Completion on a segment.

The Construction Completion report updates the changes approved in the licensing process

into ER’s registry.



The data attributes on the next page are submitted when reporting a construction completion

on a segment:


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Construction Completion Reporting for Pipeline Approval

The drop-down list of existing approvals (authorizations) associated with the selected licence. These approvals consist of new licence, new segment and amendments. Most recent approval based on the date of issuance will be listed first.

Yes

Completed As-Planned? (Yes/No)

A Yes/No declaration if the field work was completed as stated and approved in the associated application.

Yes

Date

The date when the field work was completed. The date appears as following (e.g. construction date, completion date, etc.) depending on the selected pipeline approval:

Application type Date

New licence, New segment, Replacement/re-route (if new segment acquired)

Construction Date

Liner Installation Liner Installation Date

Liner Removal Liner Removal Date

Removal Removal date

Yes

Did you acquire new, unplanned right-of-way, as a result of this work? (Yes/No)

A Yes/No declaration if the segment(s) acquired a new unplanned right-of-way other than what was approved in the associated application. In other words, the applicant declares if the proposed spatial data during the application process has changed from what was approved. This data field only applies when built as-planned is answered No for New Licence and Replacement/Re-Route application and is, therefore, displayed conditionally. If displayed, this data field is provided.

If answered Yes in case of a new licence application, the licensee submits a Data Amendment application with the correct spatial information for the segment(s).

If answered Yes in case of a replacement/re-route application, the associated replacement/re-route approval is rescinded allowing the applicant to re-apply the Replacement/Re-Route application with the correct spatial information for the segment.

If answered No, no new spatial data is required.

Yes

Do the changes to your proposed plan involve changes to submitted licence or segment data attributes? (Yes/No)

A Yes/No declaration if the proposed licence and segment data attributes during the application process has changed from what was approved. This data field only applies when built as-planned is answered No for New Licence and Replacement/Re-Route application and is, therefore, displayed conditionally. If displayed, this data field is provided.

Yes


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Have you fulfilled the obligation for Watercourse Installation Method? (Yes/No)

A Yes/No declaration if the operator has fulfilled the watercourse installation method obligation that was placed on the segment upon approval. This data field only applies when there is a watercourse installation method obligation on the segment and is, therefore, displayed conditionally. If displayed, this data field is provided.

Yes

Have you fulfilled the obligation for Watercourse Setback? (Yes/No)

A Yes/No declaration if the operator has fulfilled the watercourse setback method obligation that was placed on the segment upon approval. This data field only applies when there is a watercourse setback obligation on the segment and is, therefore, displayed conditionally. If displayed, this data field is provided.

Yes


The licensee is required to submit a Data Amendment application to amend segment data or

spatial data to address the discrepancies that are discovered during the Construction

Completion declaration process. Depending on the responses provided in Section 1.3.1, the

operator may have the following obligations to report on the relevant segment(s):

If “Did you acquire new, unplanned right-of-way, as a result of this work?” = “Yes”, the applicant is obligated to complete a Data Amendment to update the spatial data to accurately match the field work that was completed.

If “Do the changes to your proposed plan involve changes to submitted licence or segment data attributes?” = “Yes”, the applicant is obligated to complete a Data Amendment to update the licence and/or segment data attributes to accurately match the field work that was completed.


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17 Licence – Data Amendment

Scope

This section outlines all requirements that are followed in order to amend licence level data

attributes for a transmission pipeline segment(s) in Saskatchewan regulated under The

Pipelines Act, 1998.



The following data attributes are submitted when applying to acquire a Licence – Data

Amendment approval for a segment:




What are you applying for?

Define the type or intention of data amendment submission between the following:

Update Missing Data on this Licence o Used to provide values to Null attributes and

DOES NOT evaluate any risk rules. Thus, the submission will always be routinely approved, and the changes applied upon immediately. Any attribute that has a non-null value will be presented as read-only.

Amend Existing Data on this Licence o Used to add/update any attribute and the

submission WILL evaluate risk rules. The submission may result in a Non-Routine application that requires review by Ministry SME’s. Upon approval the data updates will be applied to the pipeline data entities.

Yes

Contact Name Please refer to Section 2.4.2 for description. Yes

Email Address Yes

Business Phone Yes

Alternate Phone No

Amendment Type

Select one or more of the following licence level attributes that the applicant intends to amend:

Licence Type

Licence Substance

Substance Subtype

Maximum H2S

Gas Phase

Please refer to Section 2.2.2 for description

No


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Yes


Yes


Yes


Yes

Note: A Licence - Data Amendment cannot be submitted if there are non-completed

authorizations on the selected licence. This rule prevents multiple data changes from being

applied in an incorrect order.

17.2.2 High Risk Submission – Risk Rules

The table on the next page summarizes the rules that are run on the data provided that

determine when the licence – data amendment application will be considered non-routine and

may require some or all of the additional documentation below, subject to ER review:



AND

[Licence Substance = Miscellaneous Gases –

CO2, Miscellaneous Liquids – CO2]





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AND


AND


AND

Segment Status = To be constructed, Under

Construction – New, Under Construction –

Amendment, Operating

None

3. Material Type has a material limitation

AND



Amendment, Operating, Discontinued,

Abandoned

None

4. Maximum H2S: Amended

AND

Requires Sour Service Design= Changes to

Yes as a result of amendment to Maximum

H2S

AND

Designed for Sour Service = No

AND



Amendment, Operating













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18 Segment – Data Amendment

Scope

This section outlines all requirements that are followed in order to amend segment level data

attributes for a transmission segment(s) in Saskatchewan regulated under The Pipelines Act,

1998.



The following data attributes are submitted when applying to acquire a Segment – Data

Amendment approval for a segment:




What are you applying for?

Define the type or intention of data amendment submission between the following:

Update missing data on this Segment o Used to provide values to null attributes and

DOES NOT evaluate any risk rules. Thus, the submission will always be routinely approved, and the changes applied upon immediately. Any attribute that has a non-Null value will be presented as read-only.

Amend existing data on this Segment o Used to add/update any attribute and the

submission WILL evaluate risk rules. The submission may result in a Non-Routine application that requires review by Ministry SME’s. Upon approval the data updates will be applied to the pipeline data entities. In specific circumstances, a Segment – Data Amendment can also be used to fulfill an existing obligation.

Yes


Email Address Yes

Business Phone Yes

Alternate Phone No


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Amendment Type

Select one or more of the following licence level attributes that the applicant intends to amend:

Segment Details as defined in Section 2.3.2.3. o From Infrastructure Type o To Infrastructure Type o Segment Design Pressure o Anticipated MOP o Meets Overpressure Protection – ER o Meets Overpressure Protection – CSA Z662 o Class Location o H2S Partial Pressure o Designed for Sour Service o Segment Length o Bidirectional Flow Indicator o Watercourse type

Line Pipe Specification as defined in Section 2.3.2.1. o Material Type o Material Standard o Material Grade o Material Category o Outside Diameter o Wall Thickness o Cover Depth o Internal Protection o External Protection o CSA Factors

Free Standing Liner Specification (if applicable) as defined in Section 2.3.2.2. o Material Type o Material Standard o Material Grade o Material Category o Outside Diameter o Wall Thickness o CSA Factors

Geospatial data (shapefile)

No



Yes


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Yes


Yes


Yes


Yes


Yes



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Note: A Segment – Data Amendment cannot be submitted if there are non-completed

authorizations on the selected licence or segment. This rule prevents multiple data changes

from being applied in an incorrect order.

18.2.2 High Risk Submission – Risk Rules

The table below summarizes the rules that are run on the data provided that determine when

the application will be considered non-routine and may require some or all of the additional

documentation below, subject to ER review:



AND






AND


AND




AND





AND



5. Material Type has a material limitation Manufacturer Pipe Specification (recommended)





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OR


OR


AND







AND





Geotechnical Report



Pullback Detail



Geotechnical Report



Pullback Detail



Geotechnical Report



Pullback Detail





14. Material Type = Stainless Steel Manufacturer Pipe Specification (recommended)


15. Material Type = Aluminum Manufacturer Pipe Specification (recommended)



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16. Fulfilling an Construction Completion Obligation listed in Section 16.3

Survey

17. Material Type = Amended None











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19 Licence Split

Scope

This section outlines all requirements that are followed in order to split a transmission pipeline

in Saskatchewan regulated under The Pipelines Act, 1998.



The following data attributes are submitted when applying to split a licence:


Will you be moving the segment(s) to an existing licence?

A Yes/No declaration of whether the applicant intends to split this licence and move the selected segments to a new licence or an existing licence owned by the same Licensee BA.

Yes



Licence Name No

Note: If an applicant wishes to transfer a section of a segment, the applicant splits that segment using Segment Split process prior to carrying out the Licence Split process to move that segment.

The applicant intends to split this licence and move the selected segments to one of the

following:

New licence o Licence level data attributes get copied over to the new licence

o A new licence number is issued

o A new licence issuance date is recorded

o A new segment number is assigned to the moved segment(s) in the

incremental order on the new licence that it gets transferred to. For instance,

if Licence A has three segments Seg 1, Seg 2 and Seg 3 and the Licence B is a

new licence with zero segments. The applicant chooses to transfer Seg 2 of

Licence A to a new licence Licence B, it gets a new Segment Number of Seg 1

under Licence B. As a result, Licence A is left with two segments Seg 1 and Seg

2 and Licence B is left with one segment Seg 1 (which used to be Seg 2 under

Licence A).

o The Segment ID remains unchanged

Existing licence o Licence level data attributes should be consistent to the original licence in

order for the licence split to complete

Licensee BA is identical between both licences (Licence A and Licence

B)


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Licence Type is identical between both licences (Licence A and Licence

B)

Licence Status is identical between both licences (Licence A and

Licence B)

License Substance is identical between both licences (Licence A and

Licence B)

Substance Subtype is identical between both licences (Licence A and

Licence B)

Gas Phase is identical between both licences (Licence A and Licence B)

Maximum H2S of the Licence A is greater than or equal to Licence B. If

the applicant still wishes to successfully complete the licence split

under such circumstance, the applicant has the option to amend the

Maximum H2S of the licence through Licence – Data Amendment

o A new segment alias is assigned to the moved segment(s). For instance, if

Licence A has three segments Seg 1, Seg 2 and Seg 3 and the Licence B has two

segments Seg 1 and Seg 2. The applicant chooses to transfer Seg 2 of Licence A

to Licence B, it gets a new Segment Number of Seg 3 under Licence B. As a

result, Licence A is left with two segments Seg 1 and Seg 2 and Licence B is left

with three segments Seg 1, Seg 2 and Seg3 (which used to be Seg 2 under

Licence A).

o The Segment ID remains unchanged


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20 Segment Split

Scope

This section outlines all requirements that are followed in order to split a transmission pipeline

segment in Saskatchewan regulated under The Pipelines Act, 1998.



The following data attributes are submitted when applying to split a segment:


Will you be splitting this segment into two or three segments?

The applicant intends to split this segment into:

Split into two segments

Split into three segments

Yes

Geographic coordinate at split location(s)

The geographic coordinates (latitude, longitude) that represent the location of the split(s) on the source segment.

Yes

Infrastructure Type at the split location(s)

The Infrastructure Type at the location(s) of the split(s) on the source segment.

Yes

Industry Segment Ref #

Please refer to Section 2.3.2.3 for description. No

Create a copy for Repair records

Repair records have an associated geographic coordinate and get transferred to the segment where the coordinate falls. If the associated coordinates for repair records don’t exist, the applicant will be provided the option to create a copy for the existing repair record

No

Create a copy for Pipe Specification Change records

Pipe Specification Change records have an associated geographic coordinate and get transferred to the segment where the coordinate falls. If the associated coordinates for pipe specification change records don’t exist, the applicant will be provided the option to:

Create a copy for the existing pipe specification change record

No

Create a copy for Pressure Test records

The applicant will be provided the option to:

Create a copy for the existing pressure test record

No

The applicant intends to split this segment as one of the following:

Two Segments: The original segment gets split into two segments o The source segment retains its From Infrastructure Type and gets a new To

Infrastructure Type (as provided by the applicant). The new segment to the

right or top of the source segment retains the To Infrastructure Type from the


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source segment and gets a new From Infrastructure Type (as provided by the

applicant).

o Line Pipe Specification records get copied to the newly created segment.

o Free Standing Liner Specification records get copied to the newly created

segment

o If the source segment is “Operating”, the last active Leave to Open record gets

copied to the newly created segment.

o All unfulfilled obligations of the source segment get copied to the newly

created segment.

o Pipe Spec Changes and Repairs move based on the location of the coordinates

on the segment.

o The applicant has the option of creating a copy of the pressure test records

from the source segment for the newly created segment.

o When a segment is split, the segment created to the right or top will be

assigned a new Segment ID by the system.

o A new segment number is assigned to the newly created segment.

o A segment issuance date is recorded for the newly created segment.

Three Segments: The original segment gets split into three segments o The source segment retains its From Infrastructure Type and gets a new To

Infrastructure Type (as provided by the applicant). The new segment to the far

right or far top of the source segment retains the To Infrastructure Type from

the source segment and gets a new From Infrastructure Type (as provided by

the applicant). The new segment in the middle gets a new From Infrastructure

Type and To Infrastructure Type (as provided by the applicant).

o Line Pipe Specification records get copied to the newly created segments.

o Free Standing Liner Specification records get copied to the newly created

segments.

o If the source segment is “Operating”, the last active Leave to Open record gets

copied to the newly created segments.

o All unfulfilled obligations of the source segment get copied to the newly

created segments.

o Pipe Spec Changes and Repairs move based on the location of the coordinates

on the segment.

o The applicant has the option of creating a copy of the pressure test records

from the source segment for the newly created segments.

o When a segment is split, the segments created to the right or top will be

assigned a new Segment IDs by the system.

o A new segment number is assigned to the newly created segments.

o A segment issuance date is recorded for the newly created segments.


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21 Licence Transfer

Scope

This section outlines all requirements that are followed in order to transfer a licence for

transmission pipeline segments in Saskatchewan regulated under The Pipelines Act, 1998.

The transferor provides all available historical records related to the design, construction,

operation, maintenance, and integrity management program for the segment(s) under the

licence to be transferred to the transferee.

Note: The licensee can only transfer a licence, not a segment since BA ID is a licence level attribute and, therefore, is unique to a licence. If a licensee desires to transfer a segment under a given licence, the licensee splits that segment to a new licence which can then be transferred.



The following data attributes are submitted when applying to acquire a Licence Transfer



Application Date The date that the application is submitted Yes

Licence # Please refer to Section 2.2.2 for description Yes

Transferor BA (The BA that is transferring its segments)

BA Name Full name of the Business Associate (BA) company. Yes

BA ID Business Associate (BA) ID of the company


Email Address Yes

Business Phone Yes

Alternate Phone No

Transferee BA (The BA that the segments are transferred to)

BA Name Full name of the Business Associate (BA) company. Yes

BA ID Business Associate (BA) ID of the company Yes


Email Address Yes

Business Phone

Yes

Alternate Phone No


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22 Segment Cancellation

Scope

The applicant has the option to cancel a transmission pipeline segment in Saskatchewan

regulated under The Pipelines Act, 1998 as outlined in this section.

The system automatically cancels a transmission pipeline segment with a status of “To be

Constructed” that has not been constructed within 24 months of the segment approval date.

As a result of this, the segment status changes to “Cancelled – Expired”. The system sends

notifications to the operator 30 days prior to cancelling the segment, as well as, upon

cancellation of a segment.



The following data attributes are submitted when applying to acquire a Segment Cancellation



Licensee BA Please refer to Section 2.2.2 for description. Yes

Licence # Yes

Segment ID Please refer to Section 2.3.2.3 for description.

Reason for Cancellation

Define the type of segment cancellation between the following:

Cancelled – Not Constructed o The segment has/will not be constructed.

Cancelled – Non-Regulatory o The licensed segment has been exempt from

licensing under The Pipelines Act, 1998 due to a regulatory reason (e.g. transferring a segment to NEB).

Cancelled – Duplicate o The segment is licensed more than once with

multiple segment IDs.

Ministry Suspended o Ministry temporarily suspends a segment due to

non-compliance or other reasons.

Yes


Email Address Yes

Business Phone No

Alternate Phone Yes


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23 Annex

Sour Service Diagrams

23.1.1 Steel Material Type


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23.1.2 Polyethylene Material Type


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23.1.3 Reinforced Composite Material Type


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Replacement Illustrations

All illustrations discussed below are based on a conceptual Pipeline Licence with Segments S1,

S2 and S3 (shown below). It is assumed that all segments currently have an “Operating”

status.

23.2.1 Replacements with No Segment Splitting

Where ALL replacement sections are In-Kind AND none of the replacement sections require a newer construction date to be recorded, the applicant has two options for providing data on the replacement sections:

1. Upload a new shapefile that identifies the full extent of each of the segment as well as all proposed replacement sections; or

2. Upload an Excel spreadsheet that contains start and end coordinates for each of the replacement sections.

In both instances the result is one or more replacement sections are recorded against the specified segment but the segment is not split (i.e. no new segments are created).

Below are examples illustrating how applicants can submit applications without segment splitting:

Example 1:

Two proposed replacement sections on segment, S1. Both replacement sections are In-Kind and the applicant does not want the replacements to record a new construction date (i.e. create new segments). Additionally, Segment, S1, does not have system-generated geometry (i.e. applicant provided a shapefile for the segment).


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The applicant chooses to upload an Excel spreadsheet with the following data:

Segment # Replacement Section #

Start Latitude

Start Longitude

End Latitude End Longitude

S1 1 Lat1 Long1 Lat2 Long2


Notes: 1. Start and End coordinates for replacement sections are provided in a sequence from

the start of a segment to the end of a segment.

2. Latitude and Longitude values are numeric values. However, for the purposes of this example, the exact values are not relevant.

Upon submission of the Excel spreadsheet with the information found in the table above, the applicant is presented with details on the segment(s) consisting of the replacement section(s) as such:

IRIS Screens

Line No.

From LSD To LSD Computed length (km)

In-Kind? New Construction Date?

Intended Status?

1 03-22-008-33-W21

03-22-008-33-W21

0.5 Yes No Operating

Replacement Section 1 Details: Start Coordinate: Lat 1 Long 1 End Coordinate: Lat 2 Long 2


Since the applicant provides an excel spreadsheet to provide the replacement sections, the system brings forward the segment that the replacement section applies to and lists its replacement section(s) below. The replacement sections are assumed to be In-Kind and not require new construction date (i.e. does not create a new segment). Therefore, the system auto populates “In-Kind” as “Yes”, “New Construction Date” as “No” and “Intended Status” as “Not Specified”. The applicant cannot edit these responses. This does not result in the creation of new segments and the replacement sections are recorded on Segment S1.

Applicant can only view Line Pipe Spec (with the exception of CSA factors, which are always editable) and Segment Details for Line 1 (the source segment S1 with the replacement sections). If Segment S1 has null Line Pipe Spec attributes or Segment Details, then applicant can edit these data attributes, with the caveat that if the line pipe spec is not known, the applicant should not use the pipe spec of the replacement pipe for the entire segment. The applicant has the option to provide Pipe Spec Change for the replacement sections.

Upon approval of the replacement, followed by a completed Construction Completion report, Segment S1 is not split and its geometry does not change. The system records geographic coordinates of the replacement section and, if provided, any associated Pipe Spec Changes.


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Example 2:

Two proposed replacement sections on segment, S1. Both replacement sections are In-Kind and the applicant does not want the replacements to record a new construction date (i.e. create new segments). Additionally, Segment, S1, does have system-generated geometry (i.e. applicant provided a shapefile for the segment).

The applicant chooses to upload an Excel spreadsheet with the following data:

Segment #

Replacement Section #

Start Latitude

Start Longitude

End Latitude

End Longitude



Notes:

Start and End coordinates for replacement sections are provided in a sequence from the start of a segment to the end of a segment.

Latitude and Longitude values are numeric values. However, for the purposes of this example, the exact values are not relevant.

Upon submission of the Excel spreadsheet with the information found in the table above, the applicant is presented with details on the segment(s) consisting of the replacement section(s) as such:

IRIS Screens

Line No.

From LSD To LSD Computed length (km)

In-Kind? New Construction Date?

Intended Status?

1 03-22-008-33-W21

03-22-008-33-W21

0.5 Yes No Operating



Since the applicant provides an excel spreadsheet to provide the replacement sections, the system brings forward the segment that the replacement section applies to and lists its replacement section(s) below. The replacement sections are assumed to be In-Kind and not


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require new construction date (i.e. does not create a new segment). Therefore, the system auto populates “In-Kind” as “Yes”, “New Construction Date” as “No” and “Intended Status” as “Not Specified”. The applicant cannot edit these responses. This does not result in the creation of new segments and the replacement sections are recorded on Segment S1.

Applicant can only view Line Pipe Spec (with the exception of CSA factors, which are always editable) and Segment Details for Line 1 (the source segment S1 with the replacement sections). If Segment S1 has null Line Pipe Spec attributes or Segment Details, then applicant can edit these data attributes, with the caveat that if the line pipe spec is not known, the applicant should not use the pipe spec of the replacement pipe for the entire segment. The applicant has the option to provide Pipe Spec Change for the replacement sections.

Upon approval of the Replacement, followed by a completed Construction Completion report, Segment S1 is not split due and its geometry is updated to include coordinates from the replacement sections (see figure below). The system records geographic coordinates and any associated Pipe Spec Changes, if provided.

Example 3:

There are two proposed replacement sections on segment S1. Both replacement sections are In-Kind and the applicant does not want the replacements to record a new construction date (i.e. create new segments).

The applicant chooses to upload an shapefile with the following rows:

LineNo PrevSegNo GEOM

1 S1 LineString representing the full extent of segment, S1 2 S1 LineString representing the replacement section 1 on segment, S1 3 S1 LineString representing the replacement section 2 on segment, S1


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Notes:

Line 1 represents the optional Segment, S1 geometry. The order is relevant, as the first line that references segment S1 is used as the new geometry for segment S1.

The provided shapefile contains features for both replacement sections that reference the associated segment in the PrevSegNo attribute.

Upon submission of the shapefile with the above information (in blue), applicant is presented with details on Segment S1, and its replacement sections on the screen (in green). The applicant is required to answer questions (in green) for each of these lines as such:

Shapefile IRIS Screens

LineNo

PrevSegNo

Seg ID Seg #

Current Status

Replacement Section?

In-Kind?

New Construction Date?

Intended Segment Status?

1 S1 SK-PS-123

S1 Operating NO Read-Only

Read-Only Operating

2 S1 SK-PS-123

S1 Operating YES YES NO Disabled

3 S1 SK-PS-123

S1 Operating YES YES NO Disabled

Applicant indicates which line is the updated geometry of the segment by answering “No” to the Replacement Section question (in this example, Line 1 is the source segment S1)When the Replacement Section is “No”, the applicant provides the “Intended Status” but cannot edit the In-Kind and New Construction Date questions.

For this example, the applicant answers “Operating” to the “Intended Status” question. The “In-Kind” and “New Construction Date” are auto-populated as “Not Specified” and cannot be edited.

Applicant can only view Line Pipe Spec (with the exception of CSA factors, which are always editable) for Line 1 (i.e. S1). If Segment S1 has null Line Pipe Spec attributes, then applicant can edit these data attributes for S1, with the caveat that if the line pipe spec is not known, the applicant should not use the pipe spec of the replacement pipe. The applicant can always edit the Segment Details in this scenario. The applicant has the option to provide Pipe Spec Change for the replacement sections.

Applicant indicates which line is a Replacement Section by answering “Yes” to the Replacement Section question (in this example, Line 2 and 3 are the replacement sections). When the Replacement Section is “Yes”, the applicant can answer the “In-Kind” and “New Construction Date” questions.

For this example, the applicant answers “Yes” to the In-Kind question and the New Construction Date as “No” for Line 2 and 3 which do not result in the creation of new segments.

The applicant has the option to provide Pipe Spec Change for the replacement sections.


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Upon approval of the Replacement, followed by a completed Construction Completion report, Segment S1 is not split. The system records the geometry for replacement sections and any associated Pipe Spec Changes, if provided.

23.2.2 Replacements with Segment Splitting

Where replacement sections are either not In-Kind OR require a new construction date to be recorded, the applicant:

Uploads a shapefile that identifies the full extent of each of the proposed replacement sections.

Example 1:

One proposed replacement section on segment, S1. Replacement section is not In-Kind or the applicant wants the replacements to record a new construction date (i.e. create a new segment).

The applicant chooses to upload an shapefile with the following rows:


1 S1 LineString representing the full extent of segment, S1, after the replacement (i.e. S1 below)

2 S1 LineString representing the full extent of the replacement section, which will become a new segment (i.e. S4).

3 S1 LineString representing the remaining extent of the original segment S1, which will become a new segment (i.e. S5).

Notes: 1. Order is relevant, as the first line that references segment S1 will be used as the new

geometry for segment S1. 2. If the replacement section occurs at the start or end of the existing segment there may

only be two lines in the spatial file. This example illustrates a replacement in the middle of the segment resulting in three lines (i.e. new segments are created).


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Upon submission of the shapefile with the above information (in blue), applicant is presented with details on Segment S1, and its replacement sections on the screen (in green). The applicant is required to answer questions (in green) for each of these lines as such:


LineNo

PrevSegNo

Seg ID Seg #

Current Status

Replacement Section?

In-Kind?

New Construction Date?


1 S1 SK-PS-123


Read-Only Operate

2 S1 SK-PS-123

S1 Operating YES NO NO Operate

3 S1 SK-PS-123


Read-Only Operate

Applicant indicates which line is the updated geometry of the segment S1 by answering “No” to the Replacement Section question (in this example, Line 1 is the source segment S1). When the Replacement Section is “No”, the applicant provides the “Intended Status” but cannot edit the In-Kind and New Construction Date questions.


Applicant can only view Line Pipe Spec (with the exception of CSA factors, which are always editable) for Line 1 (i.e. S1). If Segment S1 has null Line Pipe Spec attributes, then applicant can edit these data attributes for S1, with the caveat that if the line pipe spec is not known, the applicant should not use the pipe spec of the replacement pipe. The applicant can always edit the Segment Details in this scenario. The applicant has the option to provide Pipe Spec Change for the replacement sections.

Applicant indicates which line is a Replacement Section by answering “Yes” to the Replacement Section question (in this example, Line 2 is the replacement section). When the Replacement Section is “Yes”, the applicant can answer the “In-Kind” and “New Construction Date” questions.

For this example, the applicant answers “No” to the In-Kind question and the New Construction Date as “No” for Line 2 which results in the creation of a new segment.

Applicant provides Line Pipe Spec and Segment Details for Line 2 (i.e. S4). the Segment Details in this scenario. These data attributes are not inherited from the source segment S1 because In-Kind is answered “No”.

The applicant has the option to provide Pipe Spec Change for the replacement section.

Applicant indicates which line is the updated geometry of the segment by answering “No” to the Replacement Section question (in this example, Line 3 used to be a part of source segment S1 but is now becoming a new segment S5). When the Replacement Section is “No”, the applicant provides the “Intended Status” but cannot edit the In-Kind and New Construction Date questions.



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Applicant can only view Line Pipe Spec (with the exception of CSA factors, which are always editable) for Line 3 (i.e. S5) that are inherited from its Source Segment S1. If Line 3 has null Line Pipe Spec attributes, then applicant can edit these data attributes for Line 3, with the caveat that if the line pipe spec is not known, the applicant should not use the pipe spec of the replacement pipe. The applicant can always edit the Segment Details in this scenario.

Upon approval of the Replacement, followed by a completed Construction Completion report, Segment S1 is split with Line 1 as S1, Line 2 as S4 and Line 3 as S5. The system records the geometry for replacement section on S1 and any associated Pipe Spec Changes, if provided.

Re-route Illustrations

Below are a few examples to illustrate how applicants can submit Re-route applications for different scenarios. All scenario examples are based on a conceptual Pipeline Licence with Segments S1, S2 and S3 (shown below). It is assumed that all segments currently have an “Operating” status.

Example 1: Segment S1 is being re-routed at two locations. Both sections of pipe that are routed around will

be abandoned in place. All re-routed pipe (S1) is Copy Data = Yes and should retain the original

construction date.

The applicant uploads a shapefile with the following rows:


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1 S1 LineString representing the full extent of segment S1 including the reroutes.

2 S1 LineString representing the full extent of a section that was bypassed by a new re-route section. The bypassed section will no longer be part of segment 1 and will become a new segment (S4 in this example).

3 S1 LineString representing the full extent of a section that was bypassed by a new re-route section. The bypassed section will no longer be part of segment 1 and will become a new segment (S5 in this example).

Notes: 1. The order is relevant, as the first line that references segment S1 is used as the new

geometry for segment S1. 2. The provided shapefile contains three lines and all lines should reference segment S1 in

the PrevSegNo attribute so that the created segments inherit specifications from S1. 3. Each LineNo provided in the shapefile for a re-route application turns into a segment.

Upon submission of the shapefile with the above information (in blue), applicant will be presented with details on Source Segment S1, and its re-routed sections on the screen (in green). The applicant is required to answer questions (in green) for each of these lines:


LineNo

PrevSegNo

Seg ID Seg # Current Status

Copy from Previous Segment?

Requires New Construction Date?


1 S1 SK-PS-123 S1 Operating YES NO Operate

2 S1 SK-PS-123 S1 Operating YES NO Abandon

3 S1 SK-PS-123 S1 Operating YES NO Abandon

The first row (Line 1) in the shapefile is assumed to be the updated geometry for the original source segment, S1. The system auto populates “Copy Data” as “Yes”, “New Construction Date” as “No”. The applicant cannot edit these responses. The applicant provides a response for “Intended Status” as “Operate” for Line 1:

Applicant can only view Line Pipe Spec (with the exception of CSA factors, which are always editable) for Line 1 (i.e. S1). If Segment S1 has null Line Pipe Spec attributes, then applicant can edit these data attributes, with the caveat that if the line pipe spec is not known, the applicant should not use the pipe spec of the re-route across the entire segment. The applicant can always edit the Segment Details in this scenario. The applicant has the option to provide Pipe Spec Change for the re-route sections.

The applicant provides the response to “Copy from Previous Segment”, “Requires New Construction Date” and “Intended Segment Status” for Line 2 and 3. For this example, the applicant answers:

“Yes” to “Copy from Previous Segment”, “No” to “Requires New Construction Date” and “Abandon” to “Intended Segment Status” questions for Line 2.


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o Applicant can only view Line Pipe Spec (with the exception of CSA factors, which are always editable) for Line 2 (i.e. S4) that are inherited from its source segment S1. If Line 2 has null Line Pipe Spec attributes, then applicant can edit these data attributes. The applicant can always edit the Segment Details in this scenario.

“Yes” to “Copy from Previous Segment”, “No” to “Requires New Construction Date” and “Abandon” to “Intended Segment Status” questions for Line 3.


Upon approval of the Re-Route, followed by a completed Construction Completion report,

Segment S1 is split as Line 1 as S1, Line 2 as S4 and Line 3 as S5. The system records the updated

geometries for S1, S2 and S3, and any associated Pipe Spec Changes, if provided.

Example 2: Segment S1 is being re-routed at two locations. In one instance, the re-routed section is not

copying data and the applicant wants a new construction date. In the other instance, the re-route

is getting copied data from its source segment and should not get a new construction date. For

this example, both sections of pipe that have been routed around will be Discontinued. This

example illustrates how two different re-routes can be accommodated in a single submission.

The applicant uploads an shapefile with the following rows:


1 S1 LineString representing the full extent of segment S1 after the re-routes.


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2 Blank LineString representing the full extent of the first re-routed section of pipe, which will become a new segment (S6 in this example). This section is NOT copying data from its previous segment.

3 S1 LineString representing the full extent of the first section of pipe that was routed around, which will become a new segment (S4 in this example). This segment was previously a part of Segment S1.

4 S1 LineString representing the extent of segment S1 after the second re-route that is expected to be in-kind with the original construction date. This will become a new segment (S7 in this example).

5 S1 LineString representing the full extent of the second section of pipe that was routed around, which will become a new segment (S5 in this example). This segment was previously a part of Segment S1.

Notes:

1. The order is relevant, as the first line that references segment S1 will be used as the new geometry for segment S1.

2. The provided shapefile contains five lines and all lines, with the exception of Line 2, should reference segment S1 in the PrevSegNo attribute so that the created segments will be In-Kind.

3. Each LineNo provided in the shapefile for a re-route application turns into a segment.

Upon submission of the shapefile with the above information (in blue), applicant will be presented with details on Segment S1, and its re-routed sections on the screen (in green). The applicant is required to answer questions (in green) for each of these lines as such:


LineNo

PrevSegNo

Seg ID Seg # Current Status

Copy from Previous Segment?

Requires New Construction Date?



2 Blank SK-PS-123 Blank Blank NO YES Operate

3 S1 SK-PS-123 S1 Operating YES NO Discontinue


5 S1 SK-PS-123 S1 Operating YES NO Discontinue

The first row (Line 1) in the shapefile is assumed to be the updated geometry for the original source segment, S1. The system auto populates “Copy Data” as “Yes”, “New Construction Date” as “No”. The applicant cannot edit these responses. The applicant provides a response for “Intended Status” as “Operate” for Line 1:

Applicant can only view Line Pipe Spec (with the exception of CSA factors, which are always editable) for Line 1 (i.e. S1). If Segment S1 has null Line Pipe Spec attributes, then applicant can edit these data attributes, with the caveat that if the line pipe spec is not known, the applicant should not use the pipe spec of the re-route across the entire segment. The applicant can always edit the Segment Details in this scenario. The applicant has the option to provide Pipe Spec Change for the re-route sections.


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The applicant provides the response to “Copy from Previous Segment”, “Requires New Construction Date” and “Intended Segment Status” for Line 2, 3, 4 and 5. For this example, the applicant answers:

“Yes” to “Copy from Previous Segment”, “No” to “Requires New Construction Date” and “Operating” to “Intended Segment Status” questions for Line 1.

o Applicant can only view Line Pipe Spec (with the exception of CSA factors, which are always editable) for Line 1 (i.e. S1). If Segment S1 has null Line Pipe Spec attributes, then applicant can edit these data attributes, with the caveat that if the line pipe spec is not known, the applicant should not use the pipe spec of the re-route across the entire segment. The applicant can always edit the Segment Details in this scenario.

“No” to “Copy from Previous Segment”, “Yes” to “Requires New Construction Date” and “Operating” to “Intended Segment Status” questions for Line 2.

o Applicant provides Line Pipe Spec and Segment Details for Line 2 (i.e. S6). the Segment Details in this scenario. These data attributes are not inherited from the source segment S1 because “Copy Data” is answered “No”.




o Applicant can only view Line Pipe Spec (with the exception of CSA factors, which are always editable) for Line 4 (i.e. S7) that are inherited from its source segment S1. If Line 4 has null Line Pipe Spec attributes, then applicant can edit these data attributes, with the caveat that if the line pipe spec is not known, the applicant should not use the pipe spec of the re-route across the entire segment. The applicant can always edit the Segment Details in this scenario. The applicant has the option to provide Pipe Spec Change for the re-route sections.



Upon approval of the Re-Route, followed by a completed Construction Completion report, Segment S1 is split as Line 1 as S1, Line 2 as S6, Line 3 as S4, Line 4 as S7 and Line 5 as S5. The system records the updated geometries for S1, S2 and S3, and any associated Pipe Spec Changes, if provided.