Trans Mountain faces 145 energy board conditions for pipeline expansion – 680 News
Aug 13, 2015
VANCOUVER – The National Energy Board has issued 145 draft conditions that Kinder Morgan must meet if its Trans Mountain pipeline expansion is approved, including increased consultation with First Nations and upgrading its emergency response.
The sweeping requirements were released Wednesday, the same day 35 participants in the board’s review said they were dropping out of a “biased” and “unfair” process.
The conditions — which could be changed after NEB hearings — would force the company to hold $1.1 billion in liability coverage and detail its plans to protect endangered species and reduce emissions.
Many conditions touch on aboriginal consultation. The company would have to file reports about its discussions with First Nations every six months until operations begin and then annually for five years.
Rueben George of the Tsleil-Waututh Nation said more consultation does nothing to mitigate the risks to his people or their land along the Burrard Inlet in North Vancouver.
