CSA Standards Development Process

CSA Standards Development ProcessCanadianCanadian FlaringFlaring andand VentingVenting RegulatorsRegulators ForumForumRegina, SaskatchewanJune 18, 2010David CampbellProgram ManagerEnergy & Utilities

Agenda1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.IntroductionCanadian Standards AssociationWhat is a standard?Committee matrix and role of committee membersPetroleum and natural gas programStandards development processRequest for interpretation/Request for changeQuestions

Who we are CSA Standards isa not-for-profitorganization thatdevelops rules andguidelines to helppeople andbusiness in areassuch as health,safety and theenvironment.

What we do MakeMake standardsstandards comecome toto lifelifeto help certify consistent skill setsTo helpimplement abest practicesto helpunderstandstandardsto helpset rulesSeminarsSeminarseLearningeLearning CoursesCoursesCustomizedCustomized TrainingTrainingHandbooksHandbooksSmartSmart CDCDMobileMobile PublicationsPublicationsto help applystandards

Helping People set rulesOur Standards and Codes Over 3,000 standards and codesIn 54 different technology areasOver 40% referenced in legislationBringing People Together 220 staff working with business, industry, consumersand government Over 7,500 active expert members, Consensus process

Helping People Apply OurStandardsReference Publications Handbooks GuidelinesConvenient Formats PDF Smart CD’s – embedded formulas Mobile publications – downloaded to a handheld device (ie. BlackBerry )HandbooksHandbooksSmartSmart CDCDMobileMobile PublicationsPublications

Helping People Understand OurStandardsEducation and Training Programs More than 550 sessions & 7,000 students each yearCourse Delivery Seminars (public courses) Customized in-house training eLearning courses Forums Blended learning – combinationof seminars & g CoursesCoursesCustomizedCustomized TrainingTraining

Helping People Implement BestPracticesCustomized (Advisory) Services Utilize our core competencies as a standardsdeveloper Create custom solutions:3333in-house documents, guidelinesresearch and analysisStakeholder engagementProject implementation

And Helping Certify Consistent Skill SetsPersonnel CertificationEnsures people performing specific jobs do it in a competent and consistent way.Program BenefitsTo the individual peerpeer andand industryindustry recognitionrecognition competitivecompetitive advantageadvantageTo the company confirmationconfirmation ofof competencecompetence easiereasier interviewinginterviewing processprocess safersafer workwork habitshabits

CSA Standards-based SolutionsHelping People and BusinessAny one or a combination of these products& services is a solution to meet market needs

Helping Set GHG ManagementRules World Secretariat supportfor ISO 14064 Foundation for ClimateChange products & services

visit: www.csa.ca/climatechange

Oil & Gas Pipeline Industry Systems

One of the largestand safestpipeline systemsin the world

800,000 kmof pipelines in Canadato domestic and foreign markets

Canada’s oil andnatural gas movesofthrough these pipelines

Hundreds of Standardsset requirements forsafe transportation and storageof hydrocarbons from the wellheadto the burner tip

Standards development organizationsNational Standards SystemStandards Council of CanadaSCCBNQULCCSACGSB

What is a standard? Stipulates requirements for use, safetyand/or performance of products,processes and services May outline industry guidelines and bestpractices

Strategic objectives . . . To develop consensus standards by maintainingeffective and appropriate Canadian representation To provide a well organized, highly respected andaffordable system To support the development of a strong Canadianindustrial base To foster consumer confidence To foster free trade

Why do standards matter to you? Influence standard contentPermits industry consensusCompliments regulations - avoice in your regulatoryprocess Cost savings benefit –increased business efficiency Common technology base Drives industry best practices Enhances safety

CSA: A global leader in standards development Leadership role in the development of standards for petroleumand natural gas pipelines systems – onshore and offshore CSA has been making a difference in the petroleum and naturalgas industry for over 50 years CSA standards address safety and efficiency from the wellheadto the customer’s burner tip

Standards: Part Science, Part Art CSA standards are developed by stakeholdersfrom all sectors of society – business, industry,labor, government, environmental andconsumer groups CSA standards are documents established byconsensus Under the guidance of a CSA project manager,they share a common interest in a particularsubject area and work cooperativelycont’d cont’d

Standards: Part Science, Part Art All participants are given equal access to the processso that the resulting outputs are of a high quality Minority interest groups have a voiceConsensusChairGeneral InterestProducer InterestAssociateMembersRegulatoryAuthoritiesUser InterestTypical Voting MatrixCSA ProjectManagerPublicReview

Committee players . . . Committee Chair Project Manager/CommitteeSecretary Voting Members Associate Members

Expectations . . . Committee members are expected to becommitted & prepared, participate & acceptassignments, and complete ballots Members are responsible for the development ofstandards Facilitation of the process is the responsibility ofCSA staff Management of the process is a jointresponsibility

Participation . . . Any individual who has technical expertise or interest, andis able to actively participate in committee activities shall beeligible for appointment Not restricted to Canadians Relevant stakeholder groups will be represented in thematrix Committee size is determined so that all necessaryinterests are represented in a balanced fashion, yeteffective functioning is possible

The matrix . . . The intent is to ensure all points of view arerepresented in reasonable proportion, and thatthe proportion is maintained The number of voting members in any onecategory shall not be more than the sum of thenumbers of voting members in the two smallestcategories at any time

Technical Committee on Petroleum & naturalgas industry pipeline systems and materials. .CodeMinMaxActualDescriptionGI577General InterestGR699Government / Regulatory AuthorityPI577Producer er DistributionUT698User Transmission

Standards in the Program Z245.11Z245.11 FittingsFittingsPublishedPublishedZ245.12Z245.12 FlangesFlangesPublishedPublishedZ245.15Z245.15 ValvesValvesPublishedPublishedZ245.6Z245.6 AluminumAluminum PipePipeReaffirm/SummerReaffirm/Summer 20102010Z245.20/21/22Z245.20/21/22 CoatingsCoatingsSummerSummer 20102010Z245.1-07Z245.1-07 (AM)(AM) SteelSteel PipePipePublishedPublished (February(February 2010)2010)Z245.15-09Z245.15-09 (AM)(AM) SteelSteel ValvesValvesPublishedPublished (February(February 2010)2010)Z245.1Z245.1 SteelSteel PipePipeReaffirm/FallReaffirm/Fall 20102010Z662/Z662.1Z662/Z662.1 PipelinePipeline SystemsSystemsSummerSummer 20112011Z341-SeriesZ341-Series U/GU/G storagestoragePublishedPublished (March(March 2010)2010)Z276Z276 LNGLNGFallFall 20112011Z246.1Z246.1 SecuritySecurity SystemsSystemsPublishedPublished

Standards in the Program B137.4-05 Polyethylene Piping Systemsfor Gas Services B137.12-05 Polyamide Piping Systems forGas Services Plus 663Land Use Planning forPipelines: A Guideline for LocalAuthorities, Developers, and PipelineOperators

Other standards Offshore structuresGas CodesWeldingPressure VesselsCanadian Electrical CodesEnergy EfficiencyOccupational Health & SafetyQuality and Business ManagementEnvironmental Management

Standards DevelopmentCSACSA PolicyPolicy governinggoverning standardizationstandardizationCodeCode ofof goodgood practicepractice forfor standardizationstandardizationCSACSA DirectivesDirectives andand GuidelinesGuidelinesGoverningGoverning standardizationstandardizationPt.Pt. 11 -- onal structurestructurePt.Pt. 22 -- DevelopmentDevelopment processprocessPt.Pt. 33 -- DraftingDrafting andand presentationpresentationInternalInternal OperatingOperating ProceduresProcedures andand Q.A.Q.A. ManualManual

Our members are volunteers. . . Committee members are volunteers¾ Besides their employment and family lives; they provide theirservices in making a safer world to live in Liability issue¾ CSA does not expect any member or a project manager toprovide either technical answers or clarifications on any standard¾ Follow the proper guidelines for requesting a request forinterpretation (RFI) or a proposal for change (RFC) that are in thestandards CSA provides training¾ For details, visit CSA website (www.csa.ca) and look for CSALearning Centre

Request for interpretation (RFI) All enquiries regarding a standard including request for interpretations (RFI)should be addressed to an appropriate CSA Project Manager RFI should¾ Define the problem making reference to the specific clause in the CURRENTedition of a standard/code, and, where appropriate, include an illustration sketch;¾ Provide an explanation of circumstances surrounding the actual field condition;and,¾ Question must be phrased where possible to permit a specific “yes” or “no”answer RFI will not be accepted if the matter is known to be before the courts or anadministrative tribunal Committee interpretations are processed as per CSA’s guidelines¾ TC ballots RFI response; thus, it may take longer than 6 months for a formal reply RFIs are published in CSA periodical “Info Update” (available on CSA websiteat (www.csa.ca). You may also sign up for “keep me informed” on CSA websitefor periodical updates.

Request for change (RFC) A proposal for a change in a CURRENT edition of astandard should be addressed to the appropriate CSAProject Manager RFC should¾ Define the change making reference to the specific clausein a CURRENT edition of a standard/code, and, whereappropriate, include an illustration sketch;¾ Provide change proposal¾ Provide a rationale for the change TC/TSC reviews the proposal If the change is a safety issue, it will be published asan amendment; otherwise, it will be included in thenext edition

Helping you shapeyour future,your investments,your strategy,and your relations with stakeholders

Making standards workand business

Thank you!Questions?david.campbell@csa.ca(416) 747-4203

Z245.11 Fittings Published Z245.12 Flanges Published Z245.15 Valves Published Z245.6 Aluminum Pipe Reaffirm/Summer 2010 Z245.20/21/22 Coatings Summer 2010 Z245.1-07 (AM) Steel Pipe Published (February 2010) Z245.15-09 (AM) Steel Valves Published (February 2010) Z245