Regulatory Intelligence
Is public consultation always required for a D058 application?
Category:
Public Consultation
Research Basis
Archive Period
2015-2023
Records Reviewed
10
Primary Topics
public consultation; first-party component; D058 facility; existing AER-licensed site
Current Reference
AER Directive 058; AER Manual 034; AER Directive 056
Common Question
Is public consultation always required for a D058 application?
Archive Findings
No. historical records indicate that public consultation is required for oilfield waste management facilities, but may not be required for a component on an existing AER-licensed site that receives only first-party waste from the same production system.
It is recommended confirming the requirement when uncertain.
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Separate facility applications from component applications early. If relying on a component consultation exemption, document the existing site, first-party status, same production system, and AER confirmation.
Current Guidance
Use Directive 058 and Manual 034 to classify the activity as a facility or component. Check current participant-involvement requirements before filing.
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