Guidelines Hydrostatic Test Water Management September, 1996 CAPP Pub. #1996-0014‘The Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) represents 180 companies whose a focus on exploration, development and production of natural gas, natural gas liquids, crude oil, synthetic crude oil, bitumen and elemental sulphur throughout Canada, CAPP member companies produce approximately 95 per cent of Canada's natural gas and crude oil. CAPP has 115 associate member companies who provide the broad range of services that complete the infrastructure of this, country’s upstream petroleum industry. tivities ‘The Canadian Energy Pipeline Association (CEPA) is the voice of the Canadian energy pipeline industry, Our 11 member companies are responsible for transporting more than 95 per cent of the crude oil and natural gas produced in Canada. As the Association for the transmission pipeline companies, CEPA’s mission is to provide effective representation to governments, regulators and the public. We establish the pipeline industry as a key stakeholder in the Canadian economy and as a leader in the areas of operational and environmental stewardship. Disclaimer ‘This report was prepared for the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) and Canadian Energy Pipeline Association (CEPA) and prepared by Tera Environmental Consultants (Alta.) Ltd. and CH2M Gore and Storrie Limited. While it is belicved that the information contained herein is reliable under the conditions and subject to the limitations set out, neither Tera Environmental Consultants (Alta.) Ltd, and CH2M Gore and Storrie Limited nor CAPP guarantee its accuracy. ‘The use of this report or any information contained will be at the user’s sole risk, regardless of any fault or negligence of Tera Environmental Consultants (Alta.) Ltd. and CH2M Gore and Storrie Limited or CAPP.EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Pressure testing is routinely conducted before a new pipeline is commissioned to prove integrity at the operating pressure. ‘Testing of in-service pipelines is also conducted as part ofa preventative program to verify pipeline intogrity or when a change in service or maximum operating pressure (MOP) is planned. ‘This report is a revision of a Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) document entitled “Environmental Regulatory Requirements and Guidelines for Hydrostatic Testing of Pipelines in Canada" prepared in 1993, The update has been prepared by CAPP and the Canadian Energy Pipeline Association (CEPA) to provide their members with a summary of the environmental concerns associated with hydrostatic testing, guidelines used to minimize the risk of environmental impacts and an overview of the environmental regulatory requirements associated with hydrostatic testing. This report provides a description of hydrostatic testing, identifies potential environmental impacts that could arise as a result of the withdrawal and release of water for hydrostatic testing and provides guidelines to minimize these impacts. Recommended sampling and analyses protocols are identified to ensure that regulatory limits are not exceeded and that adverse impacts do not occur. Environmental concerns related to the release of hydrostatic test water are noted and release guidelines, treatment: alternatives and environmental protection measures are presented. ‘Testing of new pipelines presents relatively limited potential for environmental impacts and, consequently, the sampling and protection measures recommended are generally straight forward. However, the testing of in-service pipelines has a greater potential for environmental impact and typically requires more extensive planning. Water used for these tests may require treatment prior to release and more extensive sampling. ‘Members of CAPP and CEPA operate pipelines that traverse many of the provinces and territories of Canada. This report provides the members of CAPP and CEPA with an overview of the environmental regulatory requirements associated with hydrostatic testing in areas of Canada in which the members are active. ‘The environmental regulatory requirements for the withdrawal and release of hydrostatie test water vary according to the jurisdiction in which the testing is to occur. Nevertheless, most jurisdictions require approvals be in place for both water withdrawal and release. Acquisition of approvals for hydrostatic testing of new pipelines is generally relatively straightforward, Page i Hydrostatic Test Water Management Guidelines, September, 1996