The Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) is continuing to support a regulator-led initiative to provide Albertans and regulated industries with free access to CSA technical standards related to the energy and minerals sectors. These standards are referenced in many AER directives and are used for the safe regulation of oil, gas, mining, and pipeline operations throughout Canada.
You can download the standards for free from the CSA Group website. Follow these instructions to get access to the standards.
The AER is a member of the Western Regulators Forum, which includes the Canada Energy Regulator (CER), BC Energy Regulator (BCER), the Saskatchewan Ministry of Energy and Resources (MER Saskatchewan), and the Office of the Regulator of Oil and Gas Operations (OROGO) in the Northwest Territories.
The AER, BCER, CER, and MER Saskatchewan are making a financial investment to provide Canadians with free online access to CSA standards for five years. The AER’s financial contribution comes from the existing industry levy. There is no increase to the levy as a result.
CSA Group is a leader in North American standards development, product testing, inspection, and global certification. CSA standards are updated regularly by technical committees established with balanced representation of volunteer members, including industry, regulators, and the public. AER technical staff participate in the development, review, and update of many CSA standards.
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