Nova Scotia Offshore Area Petroleum Geophysical Operations Regulations (SOR/95-144)

PART V accidents

Reports

27 Every operator shall inform the Chief Conservation Officer and the Chief Safety Officer immediately, by the most rapid and practical means, of any serious accident or incident that occurs during a geophysical operation and that causes injury to or loss of life of any person, or damage to property, or that constitutes a threat to the environment.

Investigation

28 The Chief Conservation Officer and Chief Safety Officer may investigate any accident or incident that occurs during a geophysical operation and that

• (a) involves the death of or injury to any person;

• (b) causes significant damage to or failure of geophysical equipment; or

• (c) results in pollution or other damage to the environment.