The Board is the independent joint agency of the Governments of Canada and Nova Scotia responsible for the regulation of petroleum activities in the Nova Scotia Offshore Area, including:
  • health and safety for offshore workers,
  • protection of the environment during
    offshore petroleum activities,
  • management and conservation of offshore petroleum resources,
  • compliance with the provisions of the Accord
    Acts that deal with Canada-Nova Scotia employment and industrial benefits,
  • issuance of licences for offshore exploration
    and development, and
  • resource evaluation, data collection, curation
    and distribution.
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January 13, 2006
CNSOPB Requires Shut-in of Sable Flowline Following Discharge

September 01, 2005
CNSOPB releases Marathon Crimson F-81 Incident Report

August 09, 2005
CNSOPB extends public consultation period on Draft Strategic Environmental Assessment

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