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Regulatory Agenda - January, February and March 2009

31 March 2009

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 1 January to 31 March 2009.

ISSN 1494-7153

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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

TransCanada Alberta System under federal jurisdiction

In June of 2008, TransCanada Pipelines Limited filed an application to the National Energy Board (NEB) requesting that the TransCanada Alberta System (also known as NOVA Gas Transmission Ltd.) be declared under federal jurisdiction.

A public hearing was held in November 2008 to respond to the application and on 26 February 2009, the NEB approved TransCanada's request for an order recognizing that the TransCanada Alberta System is under federal jurisdiction. On 15 April 2009, the NEB issued a certificate of public convenience under section 52 of the National Energy Board Act after having been granted approval by Governor in Council (GIC).

Federal regulation of the TransCanada Alberta System became effective on 29 April 2009.

Public Hearing Applications

Hearing Decisions Issued

1. TransCanada PipeLines Ltd. (TransCanada) - TransCanada Alberta System Application - GH-5-2008 (File OF-Fac-Gas-T211-2008-01 01)

On 17 June 2008, the NEB was asked to declare that the TransCanada Alberta System does indeed fall under federal jurisdiction and to issue a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to that effect.

The Reasons for Decision were published on 26 February 2009.

2. Trans Québec & Maritimes Pipeline Inc. (TQM) - 2007 and 2008 Cost of Capital Application - RH-1-2008 (File OF-Tolls-Group1-T201-2007-03 01)

The application includes a request for the NEB to review its RH-2-94 Cost of Capital Decision released in March 1995, only as it applies to TQM. The NEB is also asked to issue an order approving an overall fair return on capital resulting from an ROE of 11.0 per cent applied to a deemed 40 per cent equity component of the company's capital structure. The calculation would also include TQM's actual cost of debt.

The Reasons for Decision were released on 19 March 2009.

3. SemCAMS Redwillow ULC (SemCAMS) - Redwillow Pipeline Project - GH-2-2008 (File OF-Fac-Gas-S393-2007-01 04)

SemCAMS is proposing to construct and operate a 149.7 kilometre, 323.9 millimeter pipeline to gather 30 per cent dehydrated sour gas from the Grizzly Valley area southwest of Tumbler Ridge, B.C. into existing Alberta regulated gathering and processing facilities. The application was filed on 7 December 2007.

The Reasons for Decision were released on 26 March 2009.

4. Yukon Pipelines Limited / Abandonment Order Review - MHW-R-1-2008 (File OF-Fac-Oil-Y016-1995-01 02)

This proceeding involved a written process which took place in October 2008.

The Reasons for Decision were published on 31 March 2009.

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.

2. Enbridge Pipelines Inc. (Enbridge) - Line 9 Tolls and Tariffs Application - RH-3-2008 (File OF-Tolls-Group1-E101-2007-04 01)

In this tolls and tariffs application filed by Enbridge Pipelines Inc. (Enbridge), the company was seeking approval for the toll principles as found in its Transportation Service Agreement and for the resulting tolls to be charged for transportation services on its only westbound Canadian crude pipeline.

A public hearing starting on 18 June 2008 was held in Calgary, Alberta.

New Facility Application

1. TransCanada Keystone Pipeline GP Ltd. (TransCanada) - Keystone XL Pipeline Application - OH-1-2009 (File OF-Fac-Oil-T241-2009-01 01)

Filed on 27 February 2009, the proposed project involves a crude oil line that would run from Alberta to markets in the Gulf Coast area of the United States (U.S.). The Canadian portion of the Keystone XL pipeline extends from Hardisty, Alberta to the Canada/U.S. border at Monchy, Saskatchewan. The Canadian portion would consist of constructing and operating approximately 525 kilometre (km) of pipeline and related facilities, including pump stations, tanks, and other related works and activities.

With an in service date of 2012, the pipeline would have an initial capacity of approximately 700,000 barrels per day and is designed to be expandable to 900,000 barrels per day.

The hearing is scheduled to start on September 15, 2009 at a location to be determined.

Past Hearing Decisions - 2008

1. Westcoast Energy Inc., carrying on business as Spectra Energy Transmission (Westcoast) - South Peace Pipeline Project - GH-3-2008 (File OF-Fac-Gas-W102-2008-03 01)

The Reasons for Decision [Filing A20473] were published on 18 November 2008.

2. Emera Brunswick Pipeline Company Ltd. (EBPC) - Brunswick Pipeline Project / Detailed Route / Galbraith Hearing - MH-1-2008 (File OF-Fac-Gas-E236-2006-01 04)

The Reasons for Decision [Filing A19976] for this second detailed route proceeding were issued on 30 September 2008.

3. Emera Brunswick Pipeline Company Ltd. (EBPC) - Brunswick Pipeline Project / Detailed Route Hearing - MH-3-2007 (File PA-MNP 2006-001)

A compilation of the Reasons for Decision [Filing A18668] for this first detailed route proceeding was issued on 13 May 2008.

4. TransCanada Keystone Pipeline GP Limited (Keystone) - Keystone Cushing Expansion Application - OH-1-2008 (Files OF-Fac-Oil-T241-2007-01 01 and OF-Fac-Oil-T241-2006-01 02)

The Reasons for Decision [Filing A19308] were issued on 17 July 2008.

5. Repsol Energy Canada Ltd. (Repsol) - Long-term licence to import liquefied natural gas and Long-term licence to export natural gas - GH-1-2008 (File OF-EI-Gas-GL-R153 01)

The Reasons for Decision [Filing A19709] were issued on 4 September 2008.

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

The Reasons for Decision [Filing A18319] were issued on 15 April 2008.

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

The Reasons for Decision [Filing A17787] were issued on 22 February 2008.

8. 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)

The Reasons for Decision [Filing A17747] were issued on 19 February 2008.

Non Hearing Applications

Electricity Matters

Permit Application Completed

1. Montana-Alberta Tie Ltd. - Application to extend the 31 March 2009 expiry date of Permit EP-301 (File OF-Fac-IPL-M159-2005-002 03)

Permit Applications Pending

2. Powerex Corp. (Powerex) - Electricity Export Permit Application (File OF-EI-Elec-P340 01)

3. Marketing d'énergie HQ Inc. (MEHQI) - Electricity Export Permit Application (File OF-EI-Elec-M132 01)

4. British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority (BC Hydro) and British Columbia Transmission Corporation (BCTC) - jointly - Electricity Export Permit Application (File OF-EI-Elec-B240-2008-01 01)

5. Nalcor Energy (Nalcor) - Electricity Export Permit Application (File OF-EI-Elec-N306 01)

6. British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority (BC Hydro) - Electricity Export Permit Application (OF EI Elec B215-2009-01 01)

Gas Matters

Matters Completed

1. Encana Corporation and Encana Oil and Gas Co. Ltd. - Application for leave to transfer the Mid-Tupper Pipeline, Tupper South Gas Pipeline and Tupper South Pipeline Loop (Files OF-Fac-Gas-E112-2008-01, OF-Fac-Gas-E112-2008-02, OF-Fac-Gas-E112-2008-03)

2. Cargill Gas Marketing Ltd. - Application for revocation of Licence GL-110 (File OF-Gas-GL-C110 01)

3. Westcoast Energy Inc., carrying on business as Specra Energy Transmission - Application for route realignments for the South Peace Pipeline Project, and Profile and Bood of Reference (File OF-FAC-Gas-W102-2008-03 02)

4. Emera Brunswick Pipeline Company Ltd. - Application for partial leave to open the Brunswick Pipeline (File OF-Fac-Gas-E236-2006-01 02)

5.Westcoast Energy Inc., carrying on business as Specra Energy Transmission - Application seeking Approval of Environmental Protection Plan pursuant to Condition 5 (File OF-Fac-Gas-W102-2008-03 01)

6. EnCana Corporation Deep Panuke Offshore Gas Development - Application Seeking Approval of GC-111 Conditions 8 and 13 - Environmental Protection Plan (EPP) and Environmental Effects Monitoring Plan (EEMP) (File OF-Fac-Gas-E112-2006-03)

7.Alliance Pipeline Ltd - Application to Install a Second Meter Run at its Existing Younger Meter Station in Northeastern British Columbia (File OF-Fac-Gas-A159-2009-01 01)

Matter Pending

No matter pending at this time.

Pipeline Matters

Matters completed

1. Enbridge Pipelines Inc. - Application for leave to open the South Edmonton Terminal Facilities at the Enbridge Edmonton Terminal (File OF-Fac-Oil-E101-2006-06 01)

2. Trans Mountain Pipeline Inc. - Application for deactivation of delivery and Co-mingle lines at Trans Mountain Pipeline LP's Kamloops Pump Station (File OF-Fac-Oil-T246-2009-01 01)

3. TransCanada Keystone Pipeline GP Ltd.

a. Application for the Hardisty West Interconnecting Facilities (File OF-Fac-Oil-T241-2008-03 01)

b. Application for modification to procedure for the Environmental Protection Plan at Hardisty Terminal and Pump Stations, Condition 8, Certificate OC-51 (File OF-Fac-Oil-T241-2006-01 04)

c. Application for approval of a Plan, Profile and Book of Reference deviation (File OF-Fac-Oil-T241-2006-01 13)

4. Dome NGL Pipeline Ltd. - Application for leave to deactivate the Windsor-Dow Pipeline (File OF-Fac-Oil-D218-2008-03 01)

5. Kinder Morgan Cochin ULC and Kinder Morgan Canada Company - Application of Stay of Order MO-04-2009 Respecting Deactivation of the Windsor-Dow Pipeline (File OF-Fac-Oil-D128-03 01)

a. Application for Stay of Order MO-04-2009 (2009-03-12) [Filing A21348]

  • NEB Decision: Board Order MO-04-2009 Authorizing Deactivation of the Windsor-Dow Pipeline (2009-02-26) [Filing A21256]
  • NEB Decision: Directions on Procedure Concerning an Application for Stay of Board Order MO-04-2009 Respecting the Deactivation of the Windsor-Dow Pipeline (2009-03-20) [Filing A21386]

b. Kinder Morgan Canada Company - Application for Rehearing or Review of Order MO-04-2009 and Application to Compel Service (2009-03-31) [Filing A21450]

  • NEB Decision: Pending

6. Westcoast Energy Inc. - Application regarding the CS-A1 (Gordondale) Compressor Upgrade Project (File OF-Fac-Gas-W102-2009-01 01)

7. Enbridge Pipelines Inc. - Application for leave to open the Line 4 Extension Project (File OF-Fac-Oil-E101-2007-02 02)

8. Enbridge Pipelines Inc. - Application for leave to open the Waupisoo Meter Manfold and related piping at Engridge Edmonton Terminal East of Edmonton, AB (File OF-Fac-Oil-E101-2007-05 01)

9. Enbridge Pipelines Inc. - Application for the use of a Trenchless Crossing Method at Four Drainages for the Southern Lights Project (File OF-Fac-Oil-E242-2007-01 02)

10. Enbridge Pipelines Inc. - Application for a Revised Pressure Testing Plan Condition 10(c) (File OF-Fac-Oil-E242-2007-01 02)

11. Enbridge Pipelines Inc. - Application for an amendment to the LSr Station Facilities Environmental Protection Plan Condition 11 of Certificate OC-53 (File OF-Fac-Oil-E242-2007-01 02)

12.Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC - Application to Extend the Expiry Date of Order XO-T246-04-2008 (File OF-Fac-Oil-T246-2007-03-02)

Matter Pending

No matter pending at this time.

Frontier Matters

Frontier Matters - Drilling Activities

1. Frontier activities for January 2009

Six (6) new applications were received in January under section 5(1)(b) of the Canada Oil and Gas Operations Act. Three (3) applications were approved. All other applications are still under review.

  • Paramount Resources Ltd. was given "Approval to Alter Condition of a Well" for the well Para et al Fort Liard O-35 pursuant to section 83 of the Canada Oil and Gas Drilling Regulations on 21 January 2009.
  • Paramount Resources Ltd. was given "Approval to Alter Condition of a Well" for the well Para et al Fort Liard I-46 pursuant to section 83 of the Canada Oil and Gas Drilling Regulations on 21 January 2009.
  • Paramount Resources Ltd. was given "Approval to Alter Condition of a Well" for the well Para Anadarko Bovie J-76 pursuant to section 83 of the Canada Oil and Gas Drilling Regulations on 21 January 2009.

2. Frontier activities for February 2009

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

  • Paramount Resources Ltd. was given "Approval to Alter Condition of a Well" for the well Paramount Berkley Arrowhead River N-65 pursuant to section 83 of the Canada Oil and Gas Drilling Regulations on 3 February 2009.
  • Paramount Resources Ltd. was given "Approval to Alter Condition of a Well" for the well Paramount et al Bovie C-76A pursuant to section 83 of the Canada Oil and Gas Drilling Regulations on 3 February 2009.
  • MGM Energy Corp. was given "Approval to Drill a Well" for the well MGM et al North Ellice A-25 pursuant to section 83 of the Canada Oil and Gas Drilling Regulations on 9 February 2009.

3. Frontier activities for March 2009

One (1) new application was received in March under section 5(1)(b) of the Canada Oil and Gas Operations Act. One (1) application was approved.

  • Paramount Resources Ltd. was given "Approval to Alter Condition of a Well" for the well Paramount et al Bovie C-76A pursuant to section 83 of the Canada Oil and Gas Drilling Regulations on 25 March 2009.

Frontier Matters (CPRA only)

Matters Completed

1. Petro-Canada

On 21 January 2009, the Board made a Declaration of Significant Discovery, pursuant to the Canada Petroleum Resources Act Part III, Section 28 and the National Energy Board Act Part II.1, Subsection 28.2(4) for the PC Anderson Kurk M-15 well in respect of those frontier lands comprising grid areas:

Latitude Longitude Sections
69o10' N 135o15'W 3-7, 13-18, 24-27, 34-37

2. MGM Energy Corp.

On 21 January 2009, the Board made a Declaration of Significant Discovery, pursuant to the Canada Petroleum Resources Act Part III, Section 28 and the National Energy Board Act Part II.1, Subsection 28.2(4) for the MGM et al Lac Maunoir C-34 well in respect of those frontier lands comprising grid areas:

Latitude Longitude Sections
67o20' N 125o000'W 23, 32-34,43-45

Matters Pending

3. Petro-Canada

On 13 January 2009, Petro-Canada filed an application for a Declaration of a Significant Discovery pursuant to section 28 of the Canada Petroleum Resources Act in respect of the MGM West Nogha K-14 well and Exploration Licence EL-425 for 26 sections.

Frontier Matters - Geological and Geophysical Activities

1. Frontier activities for January 2009

One (1) new application for geological, geophysical or geotechnical operation authorization was received in January under section 5(1)(b) of the Canada Oil and Gas Operations Act. Outstanding applications are being reviewed.

2. Frontier activities for February 2009

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

Company Area Program Identifier Date Approved
ConocoPhillipsCanada Resources Group Beaufort Sea 5554130 9 February 2009
MGM Energy Corp. Beaufort Sea 5554131 17 February 2009
MGM Energy Corp. Beaufort Sea 5554132 17 February 2009

3. Frontier activities for March 2009

No new applications for a geological, geophysical or geotechnical operation authorization were received in March. 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 Approved
MGM Energy Corp. Mackenzie Delta 5554133 11 March 2009

Traffic, Tolls and Tariffs Matters

Matters Completed

1. TransCanada PipeLines Limited - Application for approval of Amendments to Mainline Tariff

a. File OF-Tolls-Group1-T211-2008-07 01

  • NEB Decision: Amendments to Mainline General Terms and Conditions [Filing A20864]

b. File OF-Tolls-Group1-T211-2008-06 02

2. Westcoast Energy Inc. - Application for 2009 Final Tolls for Transmission and deferral account for the T-North Expansion Project (File OF-Tolls-Group1-W102-2009-01 01)

  • NEB Decision: 2009 Final Tolls for Transmission (Zones 3 and 4) and Deferral Account for T-North Expansion Project [Filing A21357]

3. Enbridge Pipelines Inc. - Application for Approval of Final Tolls (File OF-Tolls-Group1-E101-2009-02 01)

4. TransCanada PipeLines Limited - Approval of Amendments to Canadian Mainline Tariff for Permanent Risk Alleviation Mechanims Service, as accompanied by unopposed Tariff Task Force Resolution 04-2009 (File OF-Tolls-Group1-T211-2009-02 01)

5. Trans-Northern Pipelines Inc. - Application for Final Tolls for 2009 (File OF-Tolls-Group1-T217-2009-01 01)

Matter Pending

No matter pending at this time.

Appeals

Appeals Pending

1. Brokenhead Ojibway Nation, Long Plain First Nation, Swan Lake First nation, Fort Alexander First Nation, also know as "Sagkeeng First Nation", Roseau River Anishinabe First Nation, Peguis First Nation and Sandy Bay First Nation, known collectively as the Treaty One First Nations v. The Attorney General of Canada, National Energy Board, and TransCanada Keystone Pipeline GP Ltd. (Ref. # T-225-08)

The Applicants, on 8 February 2008, applied for judicial review of the Crown's approval of the issuance by the National Energy Board of a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to TransCanada Keystone Pipeline GP Ltd. authorizing the TransCanada Keystone Pipeline Project. Included in the relief sought is a declaration that the NEB must ensure that the Crown has properly consulted with and accommodated affected First Nations. The Decision is pending.

2. Sweetgrass First Nation and Moosomin First Nation v. The National Energy Board, Enbridge Pipelines Inc. and Attorney General of Canada (Ref. # A-475-08)

The Applicants have filed, on 29 September 2008, Notice of Appeal of the Decision of the Board to issue, subject to the approval of the Governor in Council, a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for the Alberta Clipper Expansion Project. Pleadings are being filed.

3. Standing Buffalo Dakota First Nation v. TransCanada Keystone Pipeline GP Ltd., Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers, and National Energy Board (Ref. # A-542-08)

Filed on 22 October 2008, this is Notice of Appeal of the Decision of the Board to issue, subject to the approval of the Governor in Council, a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for the TransCanada Keystone Pipeline Project. Pleadings are being filed. Awaiting Court Notice of a hearing date.

4. Standing Buffalo Dakota First Nation v. Enbridge Southern Lights GP Inc. on behalf of Enbridge Southern Lights LP and Enbridge Pipelines Inc., National Energy Board, and Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (Ref. # A-541-08)

This Notice of Appeal, filed on 22 October 2008, is of the Decision of the Board to issue, subject to the approval of the Governor in Council, a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for the Enbridge Southern Lights Project. Pleadings are being filed.

5. Standing Buffalo Dakota First Nations v. Enbridge Pipelines Inc., National Energy Board, and Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (Ref. # A-537-08)

Filed on 22 October 2008, this Notice of Appeal is of the Decision of the Board to issue, subject to the approval of the Governor in Council, a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for the Enbridge Alberta Clipper Expansion Project. Pleadings are being filed.

6. Brokenhead Ojibway Nation, Long Plain First Nation, Swan Lake First nation, Fort Alexander First Nation, also know as "Sagkeeng First Nation", Roseau River Anishinabe First Nation, Peguis First Nation and Sandy Bay First Nation, known collectively as the Treaty One First Nations v. The Attorney General of Canada, National Energy Board, and Enbridge Pipelines Inc. (Ref. # T-921-08)

The Applicants, on 9 June 2008, applied for judicial review of the Crown's approval of the issuance by the National Energy Board of a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to Enbridge Pipelines Inc. authorizing the Enbridge Southern Lights Project. Included in the relief sought is a declaration that the NEB must ensure that the Crown has properly consulted with and accommodated affected First Nations. Trial date is set for 16 January 2009.

7. Brokenhead Ojibway Nation, Long Plain First Nation, Swan Lake First Nation, Fort Alexander First Nation, also know as "Sagkeeng First Nation", Roseau River Anishinabe First Nation, Peguis First Nation and Sandy Bay First Nation, known collectively as the Treaty One First Nations v. The Attorney General of Canada, National Energy Board, and Enbridge Pipelines Inc. (Ref. # T-925-08)

The Applicants applied, on 10 June 2008, for judicial review of the Crown's approval of the issuance by the National Energy Board of a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to Enbridge Pipelines Inc. authorizing the Enbridge Alberta Clipper Expansion Project. Included in the relief sought is a declaration that the NEB must ensure that the Crown has properly consulted with and accommodated affected First Nations. Trial date is set for 16 January 2009. The Decision is pending.

Energy Matters

Online Application System

In an effort to improve regulatory effectiveness and efficiency, the National Energy Board (NEB) has developed a new Online Application System (OAS) for export and import applications. The OAS is designed to accept all short-term natural gas export and import applications, long-term natural gas in-transit order applications, short-term crude oil and/or refined petroleum product export applications, short term natural gas liquids export applications and blanket electricity export permit applications.

Currently, the NEB receives over 400 export and import applications each year. The new OAS ensures applicants submit all the information required to allow the NEB to process these applications as efficiently as possible. In addition, the OAS will improve the NEB's transparency to the public as all export applications and subsequent export authorizations will be posted in the Regulatory Document Index on the NEB's website.

Recent and Upcoming NEB Publications

Recent Publications

Upcoming NEB Publications

  • Energy Demand Management, Demand Response, Smart Grid and Small Distributed Generation - Energy Briefing Note - Summer 2009
  • Energy Infrastructure - Energy Market Assessment - Summer 2009
  • The Effects of LNG Imports on the Canadian Natural Gas Markets - Energy Market Assessment - Winter 2009
  • Energy Demand: Social Science in Energy Demand - Modeling Behaviour and Attitudes - Energy Briefing Note - Winter 2009
  • Industrial Energy Demand: Macro-Economics and Technology Highlights - Energy Briefing Note - Winter 2009

Past NEB Publications

Profile

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