Regulatory framework; Strategy, roles and responsibilities

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1 Regulatory framework; Strategy, roles and responsibilities OLF/PSA seminar 15. May 2008, Olaf Thuestad Director Regulatory Development Petroleum Safety Authority; Norway 15/05/2008 1

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4 HSE-regulations for the petroleum activity from 2001 National legislation relating to: Pollution control Petroleum activities Working environment Health Royal Decree relating to Health, Safety and Environment in the p.a. Management Operations Information Installations 15/05/2008 4

5 Regulations key features Integrated HSE-regulations; jointly owned and enforced Other regulations also applicable (cf. Framework regs. 57) Covers all phases from planning to removal of installations Primarily goal-based and risk orientated Integrates principles as ALARP, BAT & HES-culture Addresses responsibilities for the licencee,operator and others participating in the petroleum activities, as well as the operators follow-up responsibility in relation to other participants 15/05/2008 5

6 Regulations key features contd. Offshore operations require a consent given by PSA to the Operator Mobile units registered in a national ships-register requires an Acknowledgement of Compliance (AoC) issued by the PSA in order to operate on the NCS 15/05/2008 6

7 Regulations vs standards NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS AND CODES AND STANDARDS AND OTHER ACTS AND REGULATIONS ISSUED BY THE MINISTRY LEGISLATION OTHER NATIONAL NATIONAL LEGISLATION 15/05/2008 7

8 Coordinated supervision of offshore petroleum activities Emission/ discharge permits Operator company Pollution Control Authority Board of Health Coordination Telenor Nett Co- operation Radiation Protection Authority Technical support Meteorological Institute Maritime Directorate Coastal Directorate Civil Aviation Authority Civil Protection and Emergency Planning 15/05/2008 8

9 Regulations guidelines - standards Regulations are part of Norwegian legislation hence legally binding Guidelines are not statutory requirements Suggest solutions Indicate the HS&E level that shall be reached Refer to recognised industry standards to the extent possible Standards are referred to at the highest possible in a hierarchy: International standards (ISO/IEC, CEN/CENELEC, etc.) National standards Industry standards (e.g. NORSOK) 15/05/2008 9

10 Regulations our expectations Active participation in legislative work and in industry standardisation/best practise/normative initiatives Constructive use of flexibility built into the regulations Continuous improvement Use of best practice Participants are expected to have an understanding and knowledge of the regulatory regime in order to operate within the framework set Licensees/operators have important duties in this regard 15/05/

11 Collaboration in the Regelverksforum (Regulatory Forum) strengthens HSE regulation The Regulatory Forum is an advisory forum for discussions related to development of HSE-regulations. The Petroleum Safety Authority Norway (PSA), the Norwegian Pollution Control Authority (SFT) and the health authorities represent the authorities in the forum. The Ministry of labour and social inclusion - participates as an observer The object of the Regulatory Forum is to contribute towards safeguarding the influence of employers and employees on the development of and experience with the framework Transfer of experience between the various players in the petroleum activities A common understanding of the framework and its application by the various players in the petroleum activities Improved quality of the regulations through participation by various players 15/05/

12 Collaboration in the Regelverksforum (Regulatory Forum) strengthens HSE regulation Participants representing employers and employees: The Norwegian Oil Industry Association (OLF) Norwegian Shipowners' Association (NR) Federation of Norwegian Industries The Norwegian Confederation of Trade Unions LO - Industry Industry Energy (IE) SAFE the union for workers within the energy sector The Norwegian organization of managers and executives 15/05/

13 Knowledge about HSE Regulatory Competence Project A training program for the petroleum industry Knowledge about the regulations not only affects HSE results in the activities, but it can also have substantial financial consequences for the industry.. Of a total target group of about 70,000 employees in oil-related industry, it is estimated that about 10,000 of these would derive great benefit from an introduction to the regulations. At the end of 2005, more than 6000 people had completed courses under the direction of RVK 15/05/

14 Access to relevant information on PSA`s webpage 15/05/

15 Framework regulations Section 10 Organisation and competence The operator shall have an organisation in Norway which on an independent basis is capable of ensuring that petroleum activities are carried out according to rules and regulations. The party responsible shall ensure that everyone carrying out work for him in petroleum activities, have the competence required to carry out such work in a safe and prudent manner. The Petroleum Safety Authority may by individual decisions or regulations require changes to be made in the organisation of petroleum activities, including the composition and number of personnel. 15/05/