Compliance verification activity type: Field Inspection
Team:
Regulated company: Enbridge Pipelines Inc.
Operating company: Enbridge Pipelines Inc.
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Rationale and scope:
Field response (on-demand field inspection) to INC2020-045 - Enbridge Crude Oil Release (150m3) at Hershel Station.
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Regulatory requirements that apply to this activity:
Observation 1 - Overall observations - Emergency Management and Safety
Date & time of visit: 2020-05-01 15:00
Discipline: Emergency Management
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Observations:
Enbridge set up an incident command post trailer at the Herschel Station equipped with Wi-Fi, desks, plugs, chairs, washroom and two separate meeting areas. The Incident Command System (ICS) positions filled by Enbridge personnel at the ICP were the Incident Commander, Public Information Officer, Liaison Officer, Indigenous Liaison Officer and the Safety Officer. The ICS positions that were virtually filled by Enbridge personnel were Environmental Unit Leader, Planning Section Chief, Situation Unit Leader, Logistics Section Chief, Finance Section Chief, Staging Area Manager, Documentation Unit Leader, Legal Officer and the Incident Command Advisor.Control zones were identified and cold, warm and hot zones were delineated with signs. A decontamination trailer was set up in the warm zone for decontamination operations of contractors and Enbridge personnel. The Safety Officer, Enbridge personnel and Contractors working in the hot zone all had gas detection personal monitors taking readings for O2, H2S, CO, and LELs. Enbridge personnel also had a PID (photoionization detector) to measure VOC and benzene levels which were low/normal. VOC readings at east and west boundaries of the Herschel Station were taken as well and readings for vapors were zero. As a result, Enbridge decided not to implement community air monitoring. Safe work permits and ground disturbance permits were prepared for all tasks being undertaken at Herschel Station. Meetings were run efficiently, written agendas were used and roll call was taken. Ongoing status updates and next day assignments were clearly communicated during the briefing meetings. The main ICS forms were used as needed, such as the ICS 201 (Incident Briefing form), ICS 214 (Individual Log form) and ICS 232 (Resources at Risk). Enbridge also developed a Traffic Control Plan and a Site Safety Plan. External notifications to the CER and Transportation Safety Board (TSB) were completed as per incident reporting requirements under the OPR. The incident was reported through the CER's Online Event Reporting System and discussions were held between Enbridge and the CER On-call Responder (OCR). Updates to the CER OCR were received in a timely manner. The level of emergency was determined to be a Level 1 in accordance with the company's Incident Classification Matrix.
Compliance tool used: No compliance tool used
Observation 2 - Environment, Day 1 (May 1)
Date & time of visit: 2020-05-01 16:00
Discipline: Environmental Protection
Observation 3 - Environment, Day 2 (May 2)
Date & time of visit: 2020-05-02 08:00
Identified non-compliances to company plans or procedures are non-compliances either to:
- the condition of an authorization document that requires the implementation of that plan or procedure; or
- the relevant section of the regulations that requires implementation of that plan or procedure including those sections that require implementation of plans or procedures as a part of a Program