Changes stem from the new Canadian Energy Regulator Act
CALGARY, July 9, 2019 /CNW/ - The National Energy Board (NEB) is seeking comments from Indigenous peoples and stakeholders on changes to the NEB's filing guidance for companies. These changes are related to the implementation of Bill C-69, which includes the new Canadian Energy Regulator Act.
Although the NEB's role as Canada's energy regulator will remain fundamentally the same, the Canadian Energy Regulator Act adds new elements to the NEB's regulatory toolbox. One change to the project review process is an expanded list of factors to consider including:
- gender-based analysis plus;
- rights of Indigenous peoples; and,
- Canada's climate change commitments and environmental obligations.
The NEB has produced draft Interim Filing Guidance that provides direction to companies planning to submit an application for a new pipeline or power line that includes less than 75 kilometres of new right-of-way. The Filing Guidance will assist companies in providing a complete application to the Canadian Energy Regulator for review.
When the new Canadian Energy Regulator Act comes into force, companies will be encouraged to engage early and more formally with Indigenous peoples and other stakeholders who could be affected by a project. The NEB's expectations for early engagement are outlined in the Canadian Energy Regulator Early Engagement Guide.
Indigenous peoples and stakeholders are invited to provide their comments on the draft Interim Filing Guidance and the Canadian Energy Regulator Early Engagement Guide by August 8, 2019. Comments may be submitted online at https://www.nebroundtable.ca/draft-interim-filing-guidance or via email: [email protected].
The NEB will consider the comments received and issue Interim Filing Guidance before the Canadian Energy Regulator Act becomes law.
Quick Facts
- The Government of Canada's Bill C-69 repeals the National Energy Board Act and replaces it with the Canadian Energy Regulator Act, to establish the Canadian Energy Regulator.
Associated Links
- Have your say – NEB Roundtable
- Draft Interim Filing Guidance and Canadian Energy Regulator Early Engagement Guide
- NEB Filing Manual and NEB Electricity Filing Manual
- NEB Modernization web page
The National Energy Board is an independent federal regulator of several parts of Canada's energy industry. It regulates pipelines, energy development and trade in the public interest with safety and environmental protection as its primary concern. For more information on the NEB and its mandate, please visit the National Energy Board website.
SOURCE National Energy Board
Contacts: Sarah Kiley, Communications Officer, National Energy Board, Email: [email protected], Telephone: 403-614-6526, Telephone (toll-free) 1-800-899-1265
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