CALGARY, Oct. 19, 2017 /CNW/ - The National Energy Board's (NEB) oral hearing on a proposal from Enbridge Pipelines (NW) to replace a segment of the Line 21 Pipeline begins on Monday, October 23 at the Fort Simpson Recreation Centre at 9 a.m.

The hearing will start with Oral Traditional Evidence from four Indigenous groups. Once the Oral Traditional Evidence portion of the hearing has finished, intervenors will have the opportunity to cross-examine the evidence of other hearing participants. The oral hearing will conclude with final argument.

The schedule of speakers, which is subject to change, is available on the NEB's website. While the public is welcome to attend, only those who have already registered will be able to participate in the hearing.

The Mackenzie Valley Land and Water Board (MVLWB) is also considering the potential environmental and socio-economic effects of the project under the Mackenzie Valley Resource Management Act. The NEB and the MVLWB have committed to coordinate the two regulatory processes where possible. The MVLWB will begin its hearing on Friday, October 27, after the NEB's hearing wraps up on October 26.

Those unable to attend the hearing in person can access a live audio feed in either English or Dene Zhatie and a daily transcript at: www.neb-one.gc.ca/Line21

Quick Facts

• Enbridge has applied for permission to replace a 2.5-kilometre-long section of its Line 21 pipeline. Enbridge has also requested permission to leave the section of pipe that is being replaced under the Mackenzie River.
  
  
• The NEB received 12 applications to participate and granted Intervenor status to the six groups who requested it. Six applicants were granted Commenter status.
  
  
• As this project falls under section 58 of the National Energy Board Act and section 45.1 of the Onshore Pipeline Regulations, the NEB is the final decision maker

Associated Links

• National Energy Board Procedural Direction No. 4 [A86604]
  
  
• Hearing Order MH-001-2017 [A83697]
  
  
• Line 21 Segment Replacement Project web page
  
  
• Mackenzie Valley Land and Water Board

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 as its primary concern. For more information on the NEB and its mandate, please visit www.neb-one.gc.ca

SOURCE National Energy Board

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