 The OGCs purposes are to

(a) regulate oil and gas activities in British Columbia in a manner that

(b)" to provide for effective and efficient processes for the review of applications for permits, and to ensure that applications that are approved are in the public interest having regard to environmental, economic, and social effects",

(c) "to encourage the participation of First Nations and aboriginal peoples in processes affecting them",

(d) "to participate in planning processes", and

(e) "to undertake programs of education and communication in order to advance safe and efficient practices and the other purposes of the commission.