An errata notice concerning amendments to The Oil and Gas Emissions Management Amendment Regulations, 2024 was issued on February 23, 2024. This notice outlines a correction made to Section 7 of the regulations, which pertains to the calculation of Actual Total Emissions (ATE) at oil facilities. It highlights the authority under which this correction is made, specifically citing section 4-11 of The Legislation Act. The primary modification involves the language in Subsection 7(1) of the regulations, which details the formulas used to calculate ATE for different time periods.

The original text in Subsection 7(1) is to be replaced with a new version, though the core content of the formula for calculating ATE remains unchanged, ensuring clarity in its application. For the years 2020, 2021, and 2022, the formula is given as ATE=(FV×EFf)+(VV×EFv), where FV represents the flared gas volume, EFf is the emissions factor for flared gas, VV denotes the vented gas volume, and EFv is the emissions factor for vented gas. For the years 2023 to 2030, the formula simplifies to ATE=VV×EFv, indicating a shift in focus towards vented gas emissions in the later years, possibly reflecting an evolving regulatory emphasis. The notice also reiterates the definitions of ATE, FV, EFf, VV, and EFv, ensuring that readers clearly understand the components involved in calculating emissions.

This errata notice has significant implications. Firstly, it provides clarity for stakeholders, including oil facilities, regulators, and environmental groups, by offering a clear and corrected version of the regulations that outlines the requirements for emissions calculations. Secondly, accurate regulations are vital for effective compliance monitoring and enforcement, ensuring that operators can accurately calculate their emissions and meet environmental standards. Lastly, the change in the formula demonstrates an adaptive regulatory approach, potentially in response to evolving environmental concerns and technological advancements in emissions management.

The errata notice aims to effectively communicate the necessary corrections to The Oil and Gas Emissions Management Amendment Regulations, ensuring that stakeholders are informed of accurate methodologies for calculating emissions.

Saskatchewan (Errata Notice) March 28, 2024