A Framework for Effective Environmental Regulation in Newfoundland and Labrador's Offshore Oil and Gas Sector: Applying Lessons from the Offshore Helicopter Safety Inquiry

• Main Authors: Carter, Angela V., Fraser, Gail S.
• Format: Report
• Language: English
• Published: unpublished 2011
• Subjects: GE Environmental Sciences; JA Political science (General); Newfoundland
• Online Access: https://research.library.mun.ca/99/; https://research.library.mun.ca/99/1/Offshore_Environmental_Authority_Recommendation_-_Carter_and_Fraser.pdf; https://research.library.mun.ca/99/4/Offshore_Environmental_Authority_Recommendation_-_Carter_and_Fraser.pdf

The tragic crash of the Sikorsky S‐92A helicopter on March 12, 2009, focused public attention on the need for improved regulation of workers’ safety in Newfoundland and Labrador’s offshore while also raising questions about the adequacy of the regulatory regime surrounding environmental impacts. Saf...