Book Description

On 30 May 2007, Enbridge Pipelines Inc. (Enbridge or the Applicant) filed an application pursuant to section 52 of the National Energy Board Act (the NEB Act) for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for the Alberta Clipper Expansion Project (Alberta Clipper or the Project). Under the NEB Act, the factors to be considered and the criteria to be applied in coming to a decision on public interest or the present and future public convenience and necessity may vary with the circumstances, including the application, the location, the commodity involved, the various segments of the public affected by the decision, societal values at the time, and the purpose of the applicable section of the NEB Act. The Board's decisions are made in the public interest and are based on respect for the rights of those affected, concern for the environment and a commitment to safety and security.--Document.