Rights and Interests Program IRWA Conference - 28 June 2010 -
Agenda NEB overview Rights and Interests at the NEB Outreach expectations for companies NEB Outreach Questions
NEB Overview NEB Purpose NEB Goals Safety Environment Efficient infrastructure and markets Respecting rights and interests NEB Purpose is to regulate pipelines, energy development and trade in the Canadian public interest. NEB Goals NEB-regulated facilities and activities are safe and secure. The environment is protected throughout the lifecycle of NEB-regulated facilities and activities. Canadians benefit from efficient energy infrastructure and markets. The rights and interests of those affected by NEB-regulated facilities and activities are respected.
NEB Overview Decisions are made in the Canadian public interest Balance of economic, environmental and social issues The public interest is inclusive of all Canadians and refers to a balance of economic, environmental and social issues that changes as society's values and preferences evolve over time. The Board weighs the relevant impacts of these interests when making its decisions.
NEB Overview NEB mandate covers all phases of a regulated facility
Rights and Interests at the NEB NEB Goal Rights and Interests Program Application Assessment Application Outreach Non-Application Outreach Company Compliance Issue Resolution Within the rights and interests program there are roughly 25 employees, including Socio-Economic Specialists, Land Specialists, Engagement Specialists, Senior Technical Leaders and Champions from the Leadership Team.
Outreach expectations for companies Planning / Public Hearing and Abandonment design and implement a consultation program Construction fulfill conditions and commitments Operation conduct public engagement
Outreach expectations for companies Ongoing initiatives NEB draft expectations for Public Involvement Programs Potential for changes NEB draft expectations for Public Involvement Programs were released 20 July 2009.
NEB Outreach Planning / Public Hearing and Abandonment Construction outreach coordinator and plans, publications, open houses, workshops, meetings, ADR, process advisor Construction issue resolution, ADR, inspections Operation issue resolution, ADR, inspections, presentations and outreach initiatives
NEB Outreach Ongoing initiatives Broader participant funding program Multi-stakeholder group on abandonment Multi-stakeholder group on crossings
Questions? National Energy Board 444 Seventh Avenue SW Calgary, Alberta T2P 0X8 Michael Benson Program Manager (403) 299-1991 Michael.benson@neb-one.gc.ca