Policy Text:
To ensure that the establishment and operation of a liquid hydrocarbon pipeline within the meaning of O. Reg. 210/01 under the Technical Safety and Standards Act, 2000 or that is subject to the Canadian Energy Regulator Act, 2019 never becomes a significant, moderate or low drinking water threat, where the activity would be a significant, moderate or low drinking water threat, pipeline owners should ensure that best available source protection information is used such as up to date vulnerable areas in assessment reports when developing, operating and maintaining liquid hydrocarbon pipelines, including developing and updating emergency planning zones (EPZs).