Based on Norway's independent safety authority, why will Premier not insist on the creation of an independent offshore safety and environmental protection agency which is the world standard in the offshore oil industry
Can minister advise whether there was an emergency disconnect or a controlled disconnect by the operators
Did Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board make minister aware that connections by Husky in record high winds and sea conditions were approved
Did Husky Energy attempt to conduct a thorough equipment or systems check before they attempted to resume operations after the forced shutdown
Does minister think it appropriate for the Terra Nova FPSO to be examined as well in regard to flow lines to ensure that both environmental and worker protection safety be completed immediately
Does Premier agree with idea that the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board is not the best place to give stop-start orders when it comes to adverse weather conditions
Does Premier have update on other offshore installations, including what damage was done to them, and when they can expect to resume production
Given that an intense storm was expected, why can't the minister say whether it was an emergency disconnect or a controlled disconnect
Given that the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board regulates our offshore industry on behalf of provincial and federal governments, has Premier reached out to his federal counterparts to discuss the issue
Given that this is the second serious incident, what will minister do to ensure companies are held accountable, and what will minister do to ensure the safety of people offshore
Has minister determined what happened to stop production, and whether it was immediate or planned
Has minister spoken with the senior managers of the two companies as to why one company took action to reconnect in what was described as the harshest environment on the planet at the particular time and why another company did not
Has Premier heard from or met with the chief safety officer or the chief conservation officer, and what did they report
Has the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board explained the different approaches for the Terra Nova FPSO and the SeaRose
How independent are the chief safety officer and chief conservation officer, and how can the public perceive them as independent, given their proximity to the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board
How much more will it take before Premier acts to establish an independent offshore safety and environmental authority
If minister believes her statement that government would do anything new or better that is made known, will she work with the federal government to establish an independent offshore safety authority, similar to the gold standards set by Norway and Australia
Is the ability to restart with the operator, or has it been transferred to the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board
Was the operating plan for the licensed operator followed in the last number of days
Were companies following protocols at the time, or is there any clear indication that they infringed on standard protocols
Were the Nalcor Chief Executive Officer or any Nalcor officials notified or involved with the discussions during this period
What additional safety measures are being explored and considered for the Bay du Nord Project
What corrective measures will government apply to Husky this time
What damage has been done on other offshore installations
What does Premier expect for the specific roles of the chief safety officer and chief conservation officer regarding Friday's oil spill by Husky SeaRose, and what does he expect them to do going forward
What is minister going to do to ensure the safety of offshore workers and the environment today
What is Premier's position on establishing an independent offshore safety regulator
What is the financial impact of the shutdowns of the four facilities on the Treasury
What preventative measures were implemented last week prior to the forecasted most intense storm in the province for our offshore production vessels
When the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board gets the Husky report on what happened, what investigation will they undertake, and will it involve independent experts in addition to the chief safety officer and the chief conservation officer
Who issued the order or permitted Husky SeaRose FPSO to reconnect and restart production even when the most intense storm on the planet was ongoing
Who will pay for the loss of revenue to the Treasury
Why does Premier continue to listen to the oil industry and not the experts on safety and environmental protection
Why is Premier not making a strong case to Ottawa for a safety authority independent of oil companies' interests
Will government recognize the need for an independent agency in conjunction with the federal government to protect the environment offshore
Will government tell the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board to require installation of light deflectors on all rigs to protect against any more seabird fatalities
Will minister advocate through province's representative to give the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board additional oversight so that companies will have to receive permission in order to resume production in similar situations
Will minister work with the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board to establish environmental monitors permanently on board oil rigs, similar to what is done in the fishery
Will Premier assure the House that he will push the investigation that's going to take place to have timely, interim updates that will provide answers along the way about this latest incident
Will Premier begin negotiations with his federal counterparts to create an independent offshore safety and environmental authority with the power to ensure that oil companies place environmental and worker safety above profits
Will Premier commit to dialogue with the federal government to create an independent offshore safety and environmental authority, separate from the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, as those by global leaders in Norway, Australia and even the United States
Will Premier commit to ensure the current policy banning night flights will be made permanent for the protection of our workers
Will Premier commit to working with the federal government to revisit and modernize the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board to ensure it is given the proper legislative tools to deal with the changing dynamic of our offshore oil industry
Will Premier immediately work with his federal counterparts to direct the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board to tighten regulations regarding operations under potentially dangerous conditions
Will Premier implement Recommendation 29 of the Wells Offshore Helicopter Safety Inquiry calling for a powerful, independent and knowledgeable offshore safety authority responsible for worker safety and protection of the environment
Will Premier work with federal counterparts to create an independent offshore safety authority for the protection of our offshore workers
Would minister advocate for the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board to be given the authority to permit producers to restart operations only when they are satisfied