NEB provides funds for participation in the Eastern Mainline Project

The National Energy Board is making US$ 300 000 available under its Participant Funding Programme to support participation in the hearing for the proposed Eastern Mainline Project. These funds will help landowners, Aboriginal groups, incorporated non-industry, not-for-profit organisations, and other interested persons to participate in the regulatory process. A higher amount may be considered once applications for funding are received.

On 8 May 2014, TransCanada PipeLines Limited submitted a project description to the National Energy Board for the proposed Eastern Mainline Project. The proposed project would include the construction of up to 370 km of new 36 in. (914 mm) natural gas pipeline, between Markham, ON and Iroquois, ON. For much of the route, the new pipeline will follow the existing TransCanada Mainline.

The funding available will help those who are interested to review the Eastern Mainline Project application and participate in the hearing. Interested persons are encouraged to review information on the proposed project, including the Preliminary Draft List of Issues before submitting an application for funding.

To receive funding, interested persons must apply for and be accepted as an Intervenor in the NEB’s regulatory process. The funds must be used to prepare for and participate in the hearing. Details about the hearing will be announced by the Board at a later date.

A funding review committee, independent of the regulatory process, will consider all applications for funding and make recommendations on the allocation of funds.

Adapted from press release by Hannah Priestley-Eaton

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