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8 April 2008
9:30 a.m.
Union Gas Limited Offices, Chatham, Ontario

NEB Attendees:

Dana Cornea
Karla Reesor

UGL Attendees:

Patricia Planting
Mark Murray
Bev Wilton
Bill Wachsmuth
John Bonin
Dan Wallace
Chris Griffin

Agenda:

Key Messages from Participants:

NEB staff provided an overview of the LMCI process and topics
Union Gas staff outlined the environmental assessment, public consultation and consultations with First Nations steps they follow for new projects
It was noted that the OEB prefers landowner concerns to be resolved prior to an OEB hearing
Union relies on Letters of Understanding with each landowner to define plan and expectations for each property
Integrity Dig Agreement is renewed on a regular schedule; key benefit to company of having the Integrity Dig agreement is that is allows the company to access sites by moving across landowners' property rather than having to travel the length of the right of way corridor; agreement also includes flexibility for wet soil conditions and has its own dispute resolution process
Union has found significant benefits to working in joint committees with landowners
Regulators should focus on goal-oriented solutions; prescriptive solutions do not leave enough flexibility for the company and landowner to develop mutually acceptable agreements

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