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Regulatory Agenda - July, August and and September 2007

30 September 2007

The NEB is an active, effective and knowledgeable partner
in the responsible development of Canada's energy sector
for the benefit of Canadians.

This issue of the Regulatory Agenda covers the period from July till the end of September 2007.

ISSN 1494-7153

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Correspondence

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Additional information on filings

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Preface

The purpose of this agenda is to provide information on the Board's activities. Except where otherwise noted, jurisdiction over the items in the agenda is exercised pursuant to the National Energy Board Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. N-7, as amended.

"We promote Safety and Security, Environmental Protection
and Efficient Energy Infrastructure and Markets"

NEB Moves Forward

Appointment of new Chairman at NEB

On 21 September 2007, the Honourable Gary Lunn, Minister of Natural Resources, announced the appointment of Mr. Gaétan Caron as Chair and CEO of the National Energy Board (NEB).

Prior to his appointment, Mr. Caron was the Vice-Chair of the NEB. He began his career as an engineer in 1979. In 1991, he became Director of the Financial Regulation Branch and then Chief Operating Officer from 1994 to 2003. He was appointed to the Board in 2003 and designated as Vice-Chair in 2005.

Mr. Caron graduated from Laval University with a Bachelor of Applied Sciences in Rural Engineering and obtained a Masters in Business Administration from the University of Ottawa. He is a member of the Quebec Order of Engineers and the Association of Professional Executives of the Public Service of Canada (APEX). Mr. Caron is the Chair of the Canadian Association of Members of Public Utility Tribunals and he also sits on the Board of Directors of the United Way of Calgary.

Public Hearing Applications

Hearing Decisions Issued

1. TransCanada PipeLines Limited (TransCanada) - Gros Cacouna Receipt Point Application - RH-1-2007 (File OF-Tolls-Group1-T211-2006-10 01)

On 5 December 2006, TransCanada applied to the NEB for approval of a new receipt point at Gros Cacouna in the province of Quebec for the receipt of regasified liquefied natural gas (LNG). TransCanada was also seeking affirmation of the tolling methodology that will apply to service from that point. A public oral hearing starting on 16 April 2007 was held in Quebec City.

2. TransCanada Keystone Pipeline GP Ltd. (Keystone) - Proposed Keystone Pipeline Project - OH-1-2007 (File OF-Fac-Oil-T241-2006-01 02)

On 12 December 2006, TransCanada submitted an application to construct and operate the Canadian portion of the Keystone Project which is a proposed crude oil line that would run from Alberta to markets in Illinois. The Canadian portion of the line would extend from Hardisty, Alberta to a point near Haskett, Manitoba. The capital cost is estimated at approximately 664 million dollars.

Hearings in Progress

1. Imperial Oil Resources Ventures Limited (Imperial), Mackenzie Valley Aboriginal Pipeline Limited Partnership, ConocoPhillips (North) Limited, Shell Canada Limited and ExxonMobil Canada Properties - Proposed Mackenzie Gas Project - GH-1-2004 (Files 3200-J205-1, 2520-C-19-4, 2620-C-19-7, 2620-C-12-7 and 2620-C-20-7)

On 8 October 2004, the Board received applications for approval to construct and operate a natural gas pipeline and related facilities through the Mackenzie Valley in Canada's Northwest Territories to an interconnect point just south of the NWT/Alberta border. The 762 millimetre (30-inch) natural gas transmission pipeline would transport 34 million cubic metres (1.2 billion cubic feet) per day of natural gas from the Arctic to the south. The capital cost is estimated at over 16.2 billion dollars.

2. Enbridge Pipelines Inc. (Enbridge) - Proposed Alberta Clipper Project - OH-4-2007 (File OF-Fac-Oil-E101-2006-04 01)

On 30 October 2006, Enbridge filed a Preliminary Information Package (PIP) with the intent to initiate the environmental assessment process. The Alberta Clipper Pipeline Project consists of a proposed 1,590 km oil pipeline extending from Hardisty, Alberta to Superior, Wisconsin. If approved, the pipeline will have a nominal design capacity of 450,000 barrels per day. The proposed route for the Alberta Clipper Pipeline abuts the existing Enbridge right-of-way for most of its length, but approximately 65 km of new right-of-way that is not alongside and contiguous to an existing right-of-way will be required.

3. Enbridge Southern Lights GP Inc., on behalf of Engridge Southern Lights LP, and Engridge Pipelines Inc. (EPI) - Applications for Line 13 Transfer, Line 13 Reversal and Capacity Replacement for the Southern Lights Project - OH-3-2007 (File OF-Fac-Oil-E242-2007-01 01)

On 9 March 2007, the NEB received an application for the Southern Lights Project which consists of transferring EPI's Line 13 to ESL, remove it from southbound crude oil service and reverse the flow to transport diluent northbound from the Canada/US border near Gretna, Manitoba to Edmonton, and constructing a 286 kilometre light sour crude oil 508 millimetre pipeline from Cromer, Manitoba to the Canada/US border near Gretna, Manitoba.

4. Enbridge Pipelines Inc. (Enbridge) - Line 4 Expansion Project - OH-5-2007 (File OF-Fac-Oil-E101-2007-02 02)

On 28 June 2007, Enbridge applied to the NEB for permission to extend its highest capacity line by 180 kilometres. If approved, Enbridge plans to connect three existing, but currently unused, segments of 48-inch diameter pipe with 137.6 kilometres of new 36-inch diameter pipe, moving the origin of Line 4 from Hardisty, Alberta to the Enbridge terminal in Edmonton.

The oral hearing is set to start on 22 January 2008.

New Facility Application

1. Emera Brunswick Pipeline Company Ltd. (EBPC) - Brunswick Pipeline Project / Detailed Route Hearing (File PA-MNP 2006-001)

On 12 July 2007, EBPC filed Plans, Profiles and Book of Reference for the NEB's approval. Subsequently, a number of letters of opposition were filed by affected residents. The NEB will hold a public hearing in Saint John, New Brunswick starting on 28 January 2008.

EBPC has already received approval to build a 145 kilometre pipeline with a 762 millimetre diameter from the Canaport™ Liquefied Natural Gas Facility at Mispec Point in Saint John, New Brunswick to a point on the international border near St. Stephen, New Brunswick.

Past Hearing Decisions Issued in 2007

1. TransCanada Keystone Pipeline GP Ltd. (Keystone) - Proposed Keystone Pipeline Project - OH-1-2007 (File OF-Fac-Oil-T241-2006-01 02)

2. Enbridge Pipelines Inc. (Enbridge) - Line 9 Tolls and Tariff Application - RH-2-2007 (File OF-Tolls-Group1-E101-2007-02 01)

3. Enbridge Pipelines (Westspur) Inc. (Enbridge) - Proposed Alida to Cromer Capacity Expansion (ACCE) Project - OH-2-2007 (File OF-Fac-Oil-E103-2006-03 01)

Non Hearing Applications

Electricity Matters

Matters Completed

1. Yudinn Energy Inc. (YEI) - Electricity Export Permit Application (File OF-IE-Elec-Y007-01, antérieurement 6200-Y007-1)

On 29 March 2006, Yudinn submitted a permit application to export up to 204 MW/894 GW.h of firm power and energy per year, for a period of 25 years. This electricity was to be exported from a YEI proposed wind farm located in the Brisay area of Quebec. The Board rendered its decision on 4 July 2007.

2. Beyond Energy & Trade Inc. (BETI) - Electricity Export Permit Application (File OF-EI-Elec-B239 01)

3. Brookfield Energy Marketing Inc. (BEMI) - Electricity Export Permit Application (File OF-EI-Elec-B106-2007-01 01)

4. Tenaska Power Canada (TPC) - Electricity Export Permit Application (File OF-EI-Elec-T247 01)

5. FB Energy Canada Corp. (FBECC) - Electricity Export Permit Application (File OF-EI-Elec-F141-2007-01 01)

6. Citigroup Energy Canada ULC (Citigroup) - Electricity Export Permit Application (File OF-EI-Elec-C917-2007-01 01)

7. DC Energy LLC (DCE) - Electricity Export Permit Application (File OF-EI-Elec-D154 01)

8. 2001 RBCP Canadian GP Limited (2001 RBCP), applying on behalf of RBC Energy Services LP - Electricity Export Permit Application (File OF-EI-Elec-R151 01)

9. Texas Power GP LLC applying on behalf of Bear Energy LP - Electricity Export Permit Application (File OF-EI-Elec-T248 01)

Matter pending

10. New Brunswick Power Transmission Corporation (NB Power) - International Power Line Project (File OF-Fac-IPL-N102-2004-01-02)

Gas Matters

Matters completed

1. Alliance Pipeline Ltd. - Application, pursuant to Section 58 of the National Energy Board Act, for West Doe Meter Station and Interconnecting Piping - Receipt Point BC12 (the Project) (File OF-Fac-Gas-A159-2007-03 01)

2. Spectra Energy Empress Management Inc. - Application Pursuant to Section 58 of the National Energy Board Act for the PTC Pipeline In-Line Inspection Tool Test Run (the Project) (File OF-Fac-Gas-S380-2007-02 01)

3. 6720471 Canada Ltd - Section 47 Application dated 30 July 2007 for Leave to Open the Pierson Pipeline Project (File OF-Fac-Gas-Z051-2007-01 01)

4. Westcoast Energy Inc. carrying on business as Spectra Energy Transmission - Section 44 Onshore Pipeline Regulations, 1999 Application 12.75" OD Sierra Pipeline - MP 0.0 to MP 6.78 (File OF-Fac-Gas-W102-2007-04-01)

5. Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline Management Ltd. - Application pursuant to Section 58 of the National Energy Board Act, Sackville, New Brunswick Custody Transfer Station (File OF-Fac-Gas-M124-2007-01 01)

6. Westcoast Energy Inc., carrying on business as Spectra Energy Transmission - Application for leave to open the Aitken Creek Crossover Pipeline, pursuant to section 47 of the National Energy Board Act (File OF-Fac-Gas-W102-2006-01 01)

7. Westcoast Energy Inc., carrying on business as Spectra Energy Transmission - Section 44 Onshore Pipeline Regulations, 1999 - Application 273.1 mm OD Wapiti Pipeline - kP 0.0 to kP 10.09 (File OF-Fac-Gas-W102-2007-05-01)

Pipeline Matters

Matters completed

1. Kinder Morgan Cochin - Application pursuant to paragraphs 74(1)(a) and 74(1)(b) of the National Energy Board Act (the Act) by Kinder Morgan Cochin ULC and Dome NGL Pipeline Ltd. for leave for the conveyance of the Windsor-Sarnia Pipeline (File OF-Fac-Oil-K077-2007-01 01)

2. Enbridge Pipelines Inc. - Application pursuant to section 47 of the National Energy Board Act (NEB Act) for leave to open Tank 31 Terminal Piping (File  A-FP-PA-ENB-2006 01)

3. Enbridge Pipelines Inc. - Application pursuant to section 21 of the National Energy Board Act to Vary Order XO-E101-03-2007 for Access Pipeline Receipt Facilities at Enbridge's Edmonton Terminal (File OF-Fac-Oil-E101-2007-01 02)

4. Enbridge Pipelines (Westpur) Inc. - Request to vary Condition 3 of the Order XO-E103-06-2006 as amended by Amending Order AO-1-XO-E103-06-2006, dated 10 August 2007 (File OF-Fac-Oil-E103-2006-02 01)

5. Kinder Morgan Canada Inc. / Trans Mountain Pipeline L.P. - TMX - Anchor Loop Project Section 45 Approval of the Route Deviations and Plans, Profiles & Books of Reference (PPBoRs) (File  OF-Fac-Oil-T099-2006-01 03)

6. Trans Mountain Pipeline Inc. Trans / Mountain Pipeline L.P. - Application Pursuant to Section 21 of the National Energy Board Act to Vary Order XO-T099-05-2006 for the 2006 Routine Capital Projects (File OF-Fac-Oil-T099-2006-02 01)

Frontier Matters

Frontier Matters - Geological and Geophysical Activities

1. Frontier activities for July 2007

Two (2) new applications for geological, geophysical or geotechnical operation authorization were received in July. Outstanding applications are being reviewed.

2. Frontier activities for August 2007

Two (2) new applications for geological, geophysical or geotechnical operation authorization were received in August. Three (3) applications were approved pursuant to section 5(1)(b) of the Canada Oil and Gas Operations Act. Outstanding applications are being reviewed.

Company Area Program Identifier Date
Devon Canada Corporation Sahtu and Tlicho Settlement Area, NWT 9237-D072-002E 24 August 2007
MGM Energy Corp. Kelly Lake, NWT 9222-M276-001E 20 August 2007
MGM Energy Corp. Great Bear River, NWT 9222-M276-002E 29 August 2007

3. Frontier activities for September 2007

Three (3) new applications for a geological, geophysical or geotechnical operation authorization were received in June. One (1) application was approved pursuant to section 5(1)(b) of the Canada Oil and Gas Operations Act. Outstanding applications are being reviewed.

Company Area Program Identifier Date
Devon Canada Corporation Sahtu, NWT 9222-D072-002E 13 September 2007

Frontier Matters - Drilling

1. Frontier activities for July 2007

No new application was received in July under section 5(1)(b) of the Canada Oil and Gas Operations Act.

2. Frontier activities for August 2007

No new application was received in August under section 5(1)(b) of the Canada Oil and Gas Operations Act.

3. Frontier activities for September 2007

No new application was received in September under section 5(1)(b) of the Canada Oil and Gas Operations Act.

Matters Pending

1. Chevron Canada Limited

On 19 June 2007, Chevron filed an application for a Declaration of a Significant Discovery pursuant to section 28 of the Canada Petroleum Resources Act in respect to the Chevron et al. Ellice I-48 well and Exploration License 427 for three sections.

Matters Completed

1. Chevron Canada Limited

In the matter of the Chevron et al Olivier H-01 Application for a Declaration of a Significant Discovery filed on 20 February 2007 pursuant to section 28 of the Canada Petroleum Resources Act, the Board has declared the following lands to be part of a Significant Discovery on 12 June 2007:

Latitude Longitude Sections
69o 10' N 135o 45' W 60
69o 10' N 136o 00' W 10
69o 20' N 135o 45' W 51, 52, 53
69o 20' N 136o 00' W 1, 2, 3

Traffic, Tolls and Tariffs Matters

Matters Completed

1. Terasen Pipelines Mountain Pipeline Inc. (Trans Mountain)
A. 2006 to 2010 Incentive Toll Settlement, Application for 2007 Tolls
B. Capacity Allocation Procedure and Westridge Dock Bid Premium
(Files OF-Tolls-Group1-T099-2006-01 01 and OF-Tolls-Group1-T099-2007-01 01)

2. TransCanada PipeLines Limited (TransCanada) - Application for approval of a multi-year Negotiated Settlement and 2007 Mainline Tolls (File OF-Tolls-Group1-T211-2007 05 01)

3. Terasen Pipelines (TransMountain) Inc. (Terasen) - Approval of Final Tolls for 2007 (File OF-Tolls-Group1-T099-2007-01 01)

Appeals

Appeals Pending

1. Flint Hill Resources - Application for Leave to Appeal - RH-1-2005

Flint Hill Resources applied to the Federal Court of Appeal for leave to appeal the Board's decision of 28 April 2005 in which it approved two applications from Enbridge Pipelines Inc. to recover, in its Canadian pipeline tolls, US$20 million per year for five years related to the extension of service on the Spearhead Pipeline which runs from Chicago, Illinois to Cushing, Oklahoma and an initiative by Mobil Pipe Line Company to reverse the flow of its pipeline which runs from Patoka, Illinois to Corsicana, Texas.

2. Friends of Rockwood Park - Applications for Leave to Appeal and Judicial Review - GH-1-2006

On 9 July 2007, the Friends of Rockwood Park filed an application for judicial review with the Federal Court of Appeal (FCA). In August 2007, the Friends of Rockwood Park applied to the FCA for leave to appeal with respect to the same decision. The grounds for both the judicial review and the leave to appeal were that the Board failed to comply with section 16 of the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act and the Board's Final Scoping Document dated 23 June 2006, and that the environmental assessment was therefore invalid and unlawful. On 20 September 2007, the FCA dismissed the leave to appeal, with costs to the respondents. The judicial review process remains ongoing.

Energy Matters

Scheduled Energy Reports for 2007

  • 2006 Energy Overview in May;
  • Canadian Hydrocarbon Transportation System: Transportation Assessment in July;
  • Reporting of Electric Reliability Information by Canadian Entities in August;
  • Short-term Canadian Natural Gas Deliverability 2007-2009 in October; and
  • The Energy Futures in November.

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