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TransCanada's Alberta System to be regulated by the National Energy Board

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News Release

09/02
For release at 2:30 p.m. (MST)
26 February 2009

TransCanada's Alberta System to be regulated by the National Energy Board

CALGARY - The National Energy Board (NEB) today granted the application of TransCanada PipeLines Limited (TransCanada) for an order recognizing that the TransCanada Alberta System, a TransCanada subsidiary, is under federal jurisdiction.

The decision was made on the basis that the Alberta System is part of TransCanada's extensive pipeline system already under federal jurisdiction. The NEB also decided to issue a certificate to allow the Alberta System to operate under the National Energy Board Act. If the certificate is approved by Governor-in-Council, the NEB will issue it to come into force 14 days later.

Compliance with the certificate conditions requires that TransCanada submits to the NEB documentation describing the different aspects of its Alberta System stakeholder relations program, including the programs' goals and principles. The NEB is also asking for specifics such as the type of information given during the public engagement activities, and a summary of the input shared by the consulted persons and groups.

Within nine months of receiving its certificate, TransCanada must also file a report prepared by a third-party auditor hired to evaluate the system implementation and effectiveness of the Alberta System's operations. These systems must be put in place to achieve the goals of the Onshore Pipeline Regulations 1999 and other NEB requirements.

The Alberta System consists of over 23 500 km of pipeline and association facilities, all located within Alberta, which will be added to the 48 000 km that the NEB already regulates across Canada.

This decision comes following a public hearing held in Calgary which involved the participation of 38 registered parties over a two-week period in November 2008.

Celebrating 50 years of regulatory leadership, the NEB is an independent federal agency that regulates several parts of Canada's energy industry. Its purpose is to promote safety and security, environmental protection, and efficient energy infrastructure and markets in the Canadian public interest, within the mandate set by Parliament in the regulation of pipelines, energy development and trade.

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For further information:

Carole Léger-Kubeczek
Communications Officer
National Energy Board
E-mail: carole.leger-kubeczek@neb-one.gc.ca
Telephone: 403-299-2717
Telephone (toll free): 1-800-899-1265
Telecopier: 403-292-5503
Telecopier (toll free): 1-877-288-8803
TTY (Teletype): 1-800-632-1663

Related documents:

  • Reasons for Decision GH-5-2008 [Filing A21251]
  • All Regulatory Documents under: Facilities, Gas, TransCanada Pipelines Limited, 2008 Applications, 2008-06-17 - Application for Certificate and Related Approval for TransCanada Alberta System (GH-5-2008) [Folder 518500]

For a copy of documents:

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Telephone: 403-299-3561
Telephone (toll free): 1-800-899-1265
Telecopier: 403-292-5576
Telecopier (toll free): 1-877-288-8803
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