Replaces previous edition issued June 22, 2026
Released with Bulletin 2026-45.
See section 1.3 of the directive for what’s new.
Purpose of this Directive
This directive identifies requirements for storing materials produced, generated (including waste), or used by upstream petroleum, gas, geothermal, or brine-hosted mineral resource development industries that, if released into the environment, may cause an adverse effect. The purpose is to prevent soil, groundwater, and surface water contamination. The implementation of appropriate storage practices should reduce the long-term costs associated with decontamination activities and make it easier for upstream petroleum and geothermal resource development sites to be reclaimed to conditions suitable for the next intended land use.
Checklists
Designated Information Submission System
| Applications | Designated system |
|---|---|
| Pre-notification for use of AWSS or BwSF (section 2.1.1) | OneStop |
| After-use (post) notification for use of AWSS, when duration of use exceeds three months (section 2.1.2) | OneStop |
| Alternative storage (section 2.1.4) | DDS system |
