MANY ISLANDS PIPE LINES (CANADA) LIMITED EMERGENCY PROCEDURES MANUAL Government Notification Requirements
3.1.2.8 Canadian Transport EmergencyCentre (CANUTEC) CANUTEC is operated by Transport Canada and assists emergency response personnel who incur dangerous goods emergencies, providing a 24-hour response centre link to a database of registered shippers. CANUTEC has set up a scientific data bank on chemicals manufactured, stored and transported in Canada. It is staffed by professional scientists trained in emergency response and experienced in interpreting technical information and providing advice. Transportation of Dangerous Goods regulations require that if a shipment of dangerous goods is lost, stolen or misplaced, CANUTEC needs to be informed immediately so that appropriate measures can be taken to track the shipment based on available records and shipping documentation. NAV CANADA While listed under federal agencies, NAV CANADA is a private company and not a federal agency. NAV CANADA co-ordinates the safe and efficient movement of aircraft in Canadian domestic airspace and international airspace assigned to Canadian control. 3.1.2.9
Flight Information Centre (FIC) – FIC Services
Each Flight Information Centre is responsible for providing its particular service area with the following services, which pilots rely upon for safe flight planning and operations:
Emergency
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Aviation Weather Briefing
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Flight Planning
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• En-route Flight Information Services
• Remote Aerodrome Advisory Services (RAAS)
As requested by the Lead Regulatory Agency or directly by MIPL, the Flight Information Centre will issue a NOTAM (Notice to Airmen).
To close air space beyond an airport (e.g. above a sour gas release) the Flight Information Centre can be contacted by the regulator or by MIPL directly. Depending on the situation, the FIC may issue a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) to close the air space in a defined area. The Flight Information Centre at the Edmonton International Airport is the base of contact for Western Canada.
3.1.2.10 Royal Canadian Mounted Police
• Will assist with set-up and / or manning of roadblocks, if required.
• Will assist company personnel with public evacuation if a member of the public does not want to evacuate – Area or Provincial Emergency
• Will notify next-of-kin in the event of a fatality. • Will help to notify other lead agencies.
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Section 3.1, Page 9
March 2026
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