Before carrying out any work or activity respecting petroleum operations in the Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Area, an Operator must obtain both an Operating Licence and an Authorization as specified by sections 137 and 138 of the Atlantic Accord Act. Various approvals are also required for certain activities and matters; these are described under Approvals. A centralized regulatory coordination function has been established within the C-NLOPB to ensure a consistent and timely review of applications for authorizations and approvals. Any questions related to the authorization or approval process may be directed to:

Policy and Regulatory Coordination Division
Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board
Fifth Floor, TD Place
140 Water Street
St. John’s, NL A1C 6H6
Telephone: (709) 778-1429

The processing of any application for authorization or approval is subject to the Board’s Cost Recovery Policy. An invoice will be sent to the Operator for this fee upon receipt of the application, except where the cost recovery fees are invoiced on a project-by-project basis. Information concerning the current cost recovery fees can be provided upon request to information@cnlopb.nl.ca.