1. Introduction and methodology -- 1.1 History of offshore drilling in the Canadian Arctic Ocean -- 1.2 About this report -- 1.3 Scope of work -- 1.4 Definitions and abbreviations
2. Regulations and regulatory regimes -- 2.1 Summary of differences and similarities -- 2.2 Canadian Arctic Offshore -- 2.3 United States -- 2.4 United Kingdom -- 2.5 Greenland -- 2.6 Norway
3. Management systems requirements -- 3.1 Overview of management systems -- 3.2 Responsibilities -- 3.3 Occupational health and safety -- 3.4 Personnel competence and training -- 3.5 Emergency preparedness -- 3.6 Reporting and notification of accidents or emergencies -- 3.7 Performance monitoring and compliance
8. Oil spill preparedness requirements -- 8.1 Spill preparedness planning -- 8.2 Roles and responsibilities in spill response -- 8.3 Capacity for response
7. Independent verification of safety -- 7.1 Independent verification of fitness
6. Requirements for well control -- 6.1 Well control equipment -- 6.2 Activation of well control systems -- 6.3 Inspection, test and maintenance requirements of pressure control equipment -- 6.4 Well barriers
5. Facility and drilling system requirements -- 5.1 Drilling fluid control system -- 5.2 Emergency shutdown systems -- 5.3 Fire and gas systems -- 5.4 Hazardous area classification -- 5.5 Dynamic positioning system
4. Drilling and well activities -- 4.1 Well design -- 4.2 Marine riser and riser margins -- 4.3 Casing and cementing -- 4.4 Well testing requirements
Summary
In the past year there has been a growing focus in many countries on safety and environmental regulation of offshore drilling for oil and gas. The BP Deepwater Horizon event of April 20, 2010 triggered concerns about the possible effects if such an event occurred in the Canadian Arctic offshore. As the regulator for Arctic offshore oil and gas drilling and production, the National Energy Board (NEB) ensures that offshore drilling is conducted safely while protecting the environment. On May 11th, 2010, the NEB announced that it would conduct a review of Arctic safety and environmental offshore drilling requirements (the Arctic Review). The Arctic Review will examine the best available information concerning the hazards, risks and mitigation measures associated with offshore drilling activities in the Canadian Arctic and measures to both prevent and respond to accidents and malfunctions
