Registry Information Session The Petroleum Registry of Alberta Energizing the flow of information Registry Information Session September 22, 2005

Detailed Overview of Natural Gas Royalty Regime Annual Allowable Costs (AC1) filings to the Registry

Allowable Costs: Agenda Overview AC1 Set up Edit Operator Change Queries Reports Other Learning Tools

OVERVIEW

Allowable Costs Overview The Registry will be available for AC1 submissions and querying on October 11, 2005. The DOE discontinued accepting paper submissions, effective September 15, 2005. This will allow the DOE to process all data to prepare for conversion. See August, 2005 Gas Royalty Calculation Information Bulletin for more information. Business rules are unchanged. Current penalties for non-compliance are unchanged.

Allowable Costs Overview Registry screens for the AC1 are consistent with the look and feel of previous paper forms. Data contained in DOE systems is considered the ‘data of record’. A confirmed file will be sent to the Registry once the DOE has validated and confirmed the initial submission. Data input to the Registry can be performed online or by batch using xml or csv files. The Registry staff have been working closely with software vendors to ensure a smooth transition to Registry reporting. 

Allowable Costs AC1 Process The FCC Operator completes an AC1 in the Registry to request a new FCC ID or to edit (change) an existing FCC. Submissions can be completed by batch upload using a .csv or .xml file or by keying the information online. For more information on batch uploads see Job Aid “GCA Upload Specifications” document in the Registry Training System.

Allowable Costs AC1 Process The Registry performs an initial validation of the submission, based on edits contained within the Registry. All errors must be corrected prior to the file being sent to the DOE. This record is saved in the Registry as an “Unconfirmed” record. If the unconfirmed record is for a new FCC, you cannot edit or query the data until the confirmed record is received from the DOE. If the unconfirmed record is for a change to an existing FCC, it can only be viewed on the AC1 Edit screen by the BA that submitted the record, but not queried. Once confirmed by the DOE, it can be queried.

Allowable Costs AC1 Process Once validated, the submission will be forwarded to the DOE for their validation and approval. When the DOE accepts an AC1 request or change: the file is stored in the Registry as a “Confirmed” record and a notification is sent by e-mail to the operator. The operator can now edit or query the FCC. An owner listed in the AC1 can also query the FCC.

Allowable Costs AC1 Process When the DOE rejects an AC1 request or change: The file is stored in the Registry as a “Rejected” record and a notification is sent by e-mail to the operator. A DOE rejection report will be sent to the Ministry Invoices and Statements area that will identify the reason for the rejection.   This record is similar to an unconfirmed record, it can only be viewed on the AC1 Edit screen by the submitting BA.

Allowable Costs AC1 Timing Registry Processing of submissions is completed in near real time. DOE The DOE workflow response time for an AC1 Setup is 4 hours (e.g. if the request is submitted in the morning, a response will be received in the afternoon; if a request is submitted in the afternoon, a response will be received the following morning (of the next business day).

Allowable Costs AC1 Timing When editing an FCC, the DOE response will be received the next business day. The exception to this is during the DOE Gas Royalty Invoice cycle: AC1 changes will continue to be processed by the Registry and submitted to DOE. However, these submissions will be held by the DOE until the invoice run is complete. DOE Gas Royalty Invoice cycle refers to the specific activities surrounding the monthly generation of the Gas Royalty Crown Invoice. This generally encompasses the 16th to 23rd of each month (including non-business days), however can vary by 1-2 days, depending on the month.  

Allowable Costs AC1 Demonstration AC1 Setup AC1 Edit Change Terminate/Unterminate AC1 Query Operator Change Request Accept/Decline (Concurrence) FCC Queries Operator History Query By FCC By EUB Facility Owner History Query

Allowable Costs AC1 Setup

2005-01

Allowable Costs AC1 SETUP Holiday Gathering System AB GP 0001002

AB10 50 AB13 50 REGISTRY 4035551212 USER

2005-01 01002

AB54 50

Input screen for submission to Registry

AB13

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01002 Holiday Gas Plant 10001020 Rose 10-17 Compressor 10001097 James Plant Facility 10002917 James 5-10 Compressor 10009971 Holiday Rose 10-17 GGS

10001097 James Plant Facility 10002917 James 5-10 Compressor 10009971 Holiday Rose 10-17 GGS 01002 Holiday Gas Plant 10001020 Rose 10-17 Compressor

01002 Holiday Gas Plant 10001020 Rose 10-17 Compressor

Accept/Decline FCC Operator Change Allowable Costs Accept/Decline FCC Operator Change

AB13 ALOHA OIL & GAS LTD.

We did not purchase this FCC

Query Ownership History by EUB Facility Allowable Costs Query Ownership History by EUB Facility

ABGP0001298

0AB8 Stone Henge Energy Ltd

Query Operator History by EUB Facility Allowable Costs Query Operator History by EUB Facility

ABGP0001777 199601

Allowable Costs AC1 Reports Reports are not available at this time. Training Modules will be updated as they become available. When reports are available we will communicate through the Registry Website. An overview of these reports will be done at the next Q&A.

Allowable Costs OTHER LEARNING TOOLS: Registry Training Modules: 8.0 Manage Allowable Costs (Knowledge) 8.1 Manage AC1: FCC Setup/change (Step by Step) 8.2 Manage FCC Operator Change (Step by Step) Registry Online Help Registry Tips & Alerts DOE Gas Royalty Information Bulletins DOE Gas Royalty Principles and Procedures CAPPA Conference Break-out Session (Nov 23, 2005)

To gain access to Registry Training, please contact the Registry Service Desk: 297-6111

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