Current Directive 071 replaces the previous edition released on February 8, 2023.
Released with Bulletin 2025-39.
See section 1.4 of the directive for what’s new.
Purpose of this Directive
This directive sets out the requirements for emergency preparedness and response for operations regulated under the Oil and Gas Conservation Act, Oil Sands Conservation Act, Pipeline Act, Coal Conservation Act, Geothermal Resource Development Act, and Mineral Resources Development Act unless explicitly excluded. The directive requirements apply to the approval holder’s operations regardless of the phase of the development’s life cycle (i.e., not limited to active operations).
See also Manual 026: Emergency Preparedness and Response Guide for additional information.
If more information is required after reviewing the directive and associated frequently asked questions, contact the AER's Customer Contact Centre.
Forms
Supplemental Information
- What We Heard
- Energy Resources Industry Emergency Support Plan
- Public Safety and Sour Gas: Final Report
- ERP Registration Guide
- ERCBH2S Model - Calculating Emergency Response and Planning Zones for Sour Wells and Sour Pipelines
Frequently Asked Questions
- Directive 071 FAQs [PDF] (January 2011)
- ERCBH2S FAQs [PDF] (January 2011)
