(1)  For a pipeline management plan to be accepted for a pipeline, the pipeline licensee must submit the plan to the Minister.

(2)  A pipeline management plan may be submitted for one or more of the following stages connected with the life of the pipeline:

(a) design and construction;

(b) operation;

(c) modification;

(d) decommissioning.

(3)  A pipeline management plan may be submitted that provides for one or more pipelines.