Canada NewsWire
CALGARY, Aug. 4, 2016
CALGARY, Aug. 4, 2016 /CNW/ - In a Letter Decision [Filing
A78823] issued today, the
National Energy Board (NEB) approved an application from TransCanada PipeLines Limited (TransCanada) to construct and operate
approximately 11.7 km of new natural gas pipeline in the City of Vaughan, Ontario, subject to
19 conditions. The Board's written reasons will be released on or before September 9, 2016.
The Vaughan Mainline Expansion Project (the Project) will be integrated into TransCanada's existing mainline system and its
King's North Connection Pipeline.
The NEB commenced the hearing process on February 10, 2016 when it issued Hearing Order
GH-001-2016, and invited the public to apply to participate. At the same time, the NEB announced that standing was automatically
granted to Aboriginal groups where their Traditional Territory is affected; municipalities where the project is; and landowners or
occupants whose land is traversed by the Project. In all, the Board granted participation status to 17 Intervenors and five
commenters.
The process was designed to provide meaningful opportunities for participants to share their views about the project, both in
writing, and orally. The NEB held a community meeting in Vaughan, Ontario on April 27, 2016, and participants presented oral statements. In June, participants then had an opportunity to
conduct oral cross examination, and oral final argument. The oral hearing concluded on June 16,
2016.
The National Energy Board is an independent federal regulator of several parts of Canada's
energy industry with the safety of Canadians and protection of the environment as its top priority. Its purpose is to regulate
pipelines, energy development and trade in the Canadian public interest. For more information on the NEB and its mandate, please
visit www.neb-one.gc.ca.
SOURCE National Energy Board
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