Rule

Rule 020: Rules Respecting Gas Utility Pipelines

Effective date

August 1, 2019

​Description

​Rule 020 sets the requirements for applications requesting approval to construct, operate or modify a gas  utility pipeline. Gas utility pipelines under the jurisdiction of the Alberta Utilities Commission include B category pipelines (pipelines with less than 0.30 kilopascals partial pressure of hydrogen sulphide), pipeline installations, and storage at pipeline installations. A proponent must develop and implement a participant involvement program, establish of the need for the project, and include the required information on the proposed pipeline, and its potential impacts on the environment. 

Previous versions

Previous version of this rule and related bulletins can be found on the Rule 020 consultation page.

Forms

​Tier 1 gas utility pipeline application form [Word]

Gas utility pipeline licence application form (Word)
Gas utility pipeline licence application form (PDF)
Pipeline segment/pipeline installation identification form (Word)
Pipeline segment/pipeline installation identification form (PDF)

Related document

​Letter from the AUC chair to accompany gas utility pipeline consultations

​Related brochure

​Please contact us at webmaster@auc.ab.ca if you would like us to send you a printed copy, or printed copies, of the Public involvement in a proposed utility development brochure.