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7. Regulatory Consultations
Oil & Gas UK continued to serve as the focal point for industry responses to regulatory consultations managed by
the HSE and CAA. The following consultations were completed in 2015.
7.1 Safety Case Regulations Guidance
As outlined in section 5 of this report, the Safety Case Regulations were updated in 2015 to align with the new
requirements of the EU Offshore Safety Directive. Oil & Gas UK and its members supported the HSE through
informal consultation in shaping the new regulatory guidance
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7.2 Regulatory Oversight of Helidecks
In May 2015, following on from Action 13 in its CAP 1145 report, the CAA published a consultation on proposals
for it to assume responsibility for certification and approval of offshore helidecks, a role currently carried out by
the Helideck Certification Agency. Oil & Gas UK consulted its members and submitted a response on behalf of
industry. The CAA has since developed a proposal that is supported in principle by Oil & Gas UK and its members,
however, firm details and timings are still to be finalised and agreed.
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