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Vol. 132, No. 38 — September 19, 1998
COMMISSIONS
CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL TRADE TRIBUNAL
COMMENCEMENT OF INVESTIGATION
Plarex Idun US and Plarex Frigg US Fabrics
Notice is hereby given that the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (the Tribunal) is satisfied that the requests (Request Nos. TR-97-017 and TR-97-018) received from Helly Hansen Canada Limited (the requester) of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, are properly documented. The requests are for the removal, for an indeterminate period of time, of the customs duty on importations from all countries of woven fabrics, solely of cotton, with the weight of the unimpregnated/uncoated fabrics not exceeding 250 g/m₂ and the total weight of the impregnated/coated fabrics exceeding 550 g/m₂ but not exceeding 675 g/m₂, of tariff item No. 5903.10.19, for use in the manufacture of apparel (the subject fabrics).
The Tribunal will conduct an investigation under section 19 of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal Act into the appropriateness of reducing or removing the customs duty on importations of the subject fabrics, which are classified under tariff item No. 5903.10.19.
The Tribunal's investigation was commenced on September 4, 1998, and will be conducted by way of written submissions. To participate in the Tribunal's investigation, the requester or an interested party must file with the Tribunal a notice of appearance in Form I of the Textile Reference Guidelines on or before October 2, 1998. The Tribunal's recommendations to the Minister of Finance are scheduled to be issued by January 6, 1999.
A schedule of events consisting of key dates is available from the Tribunal's Factsline system by dialing (613) 956-7139 using a telecopier telephone and requesting document 1196 or the Tribunal's Web site, which can be found at www.citt.gc.ca.
Submissions to the Tribunal may be written in English or in French. All correspondence should be addressed to: The Secretary, Canadian International Trade Tribunal, Standard Life Centre, 15th Floor, 333 Laurier Avenue W, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0G7, (613) 993-3595 (Telephone), (613) 990-2439 (Facsimile).
Ottawa, September 4, 1998
MICHEL P. GRANGER
Secretary
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CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL TRADE TRIBUNAL
COMMENCEMENT OF INVESTIGATION
Weft-knit Fabric
Notice is hereby given that the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (the Tribunal) is satisfied that the requests (Request Nos. TR-97-015, TR-97-016 and TR-97-020) received from Helly Hansen Canada Limited (the requester) of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, are properly documented. The requests are for the removal, for an indeterminate period of time, of the customs duty on importations from all countries of weft-knit fabric of polyester, nylon or poly(m-phenylene-isophthalamide) coated on one side with a non-cellular polyurethane, of tariff item No. 5903.20.29, for use in the manufacture of apparel (the subject fabric).
The Tribunal will conduct an investigation under section 19 of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal Act into the appropriateness of reducing or removing the customs duty on importations of the subject fabric, which is classified under tariff item No. 5903.20.29.
The Tribunal's investigation was commenced on September 4, 1998, and will be conducted by way of written submissions. To participate in the Tribunal's investigation, the requester or an interested party must file with the Tribunal a notice of appearance in Form I of the Textile Reference Guidelines on or before October 2, 1998. The Tribunal's recommendations to the Minister of Finance are scheduled to be issued by January 6, 1999.
A schedule of events consisting of key dates is available from the Tribunal's Factsline system by dialing (613) 956-7139 using a telecopier telephone and requesting document 1196 or the Tribunal's Web site, which can be found at www.citt.gc.ca.
Submissions to the Tribunal may be written in English or in French. All correspondence should be addressed to: The Secretary, Canadian International Trade Tribunal, Standard Life Centre, 15th Floor, 333 Laurier Avenue W, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0G7, (613) 993-3595 (Telephone), (613) 990-2439 (Facsimile).
Ottawa, September 4, 1998
MICHEL P. GRANGER
Secretary
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CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL TRADE TRIBUNAL
COMMENCEMENT OF INVESTIGATION
Weft "Long Pile" Fabrics
Notice is hereby given that the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (the Tribunal) is satisfied that the request (Request No. TR-97-019) received from Helly Hansen Canada Limited (the requester) of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, is properly documented. The request is for the removal, for an indeterminate period of time, of the customs duty on importations from all countries of weft "long pile" fabrics, with a ground fabric of polyester filament yarns, having a pile surface of modacrylic staple fibre yarns, of tariff item No. 6001.10.00, for use in the manufacture of apparel (the subject fabrics).
The Tribunal will conduct an investigation under section 19 of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal Act into the appropriateness of reducing or removing the customs duty on importations of the subject fabrics, which are classified under tariff item No. 6001.10.00.
The Tribunal's investigation was commenced on September 4, 1998, and will be conducted by way of written submissions. To participate in the Tribunal's investigation, the requester or an interested party must file with the Tribunal a notice of appearance in Form I of the Textile Reference Guidelines on or before October 2, 1998. The Tribunal's recommendations to the Minister of Finance are scheduled to be issued by January 6, 1999.
A schedule of events consisting of key dates is available from the Tribunal's Factsline system by dialing (613) 956-7139 using a telecopier telephone and requesting document 1196 or the Tribunal's Web site, which can be found at www.citt.gc.ca.
Submissions to the Tribunal may be written in English or in French. All correspondence should be addressed to: The Secretary, Canadian International Trade Tribunal, Standard Life Centre, 15th Floor, 333 Laurier Avenue W, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0G7, (613) 993-3595 (Telephone), (613) 990-2439 (Facsimile).
Ottawa, September 4, 1998
MICHEL P. GRANGER
Secretary
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CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL TRADE TRIBUNAL
FINDING
Stainless Steel Round Bar
In the matter of an inquiry, under section 42 of the Special Import Measures Act respecting stainless steel round bar of sizes 25 mm diameter up to 570 mm diameter inclusive, originating in or exported from the Federal Republic of Germany, France, India, Italy, Japan, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan and the United Kingdom.
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal, under the provisions of section 42 of the Special Import Measures Act, has conducted an inquiry (Inquiry No. NQ-98-001) following the issuance by the Deputy Minister of National Revenue of a preliminary determination of dumping dated May 7, 1998, and of a final determination of dumping dated August 5, 1998, respecting the importation into Canada of stainless steel round bar of sizes 25 mm diameter up to 570 mm diameter inclusive, originating in or exported from the Federal Republic of Germany, France, India, Italy, Japan, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan and the United Kingdom.
Pursuant to subsection 43(1) of the Special Import Measures Act, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal hereby finds that the dumping in Canada of the aforementioned goods originating in or exported from the Federal Republic of Germany, France, India, Italy, Japan, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan and the United Kingdom has caused material injury to the domestic industry, excluding:
(1) stainless steel round bar made to specifications ASN-A3380 and ASN-A3294; and
(2) stainless steel round bar made to specification 410QDT (oil quenched), that is, grade 410, quenched and double tempered with an oil quenching medium.
The statement of reasons will be issued within 15 days.
Ottawa, September 4, 1998
MICHEL P. GRANGER
Secretary
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CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL TRADE TRIBUNAL
IMPORTER RULING
Fresh Garlic
In the matter of a ruling under section 90 of the Special Import Measures Act, R.S.C., 1985, c. S-15, as amended, on the question of which of two persons is the importer in Canada of fresh garlic originating in or exported from the People's Republic of China.
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal conducted an inquiry, pursuant to section 90 of the Special Import Measures Act, relative to a request by the Deputy Minister of National Revenue (Request No. MP-97-001), on behalf of D & L Business Canada Ltd., for a ruling on the question of which of two persons is the importer in Canada of fresh garlic originating in or exported from the People's Republic of China.
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal hereby rules that the importer in Canada of the said goods is D & L Business Canada Ltd. (Member Gracey dissenting).
Ottawa, September 4, 1998
MICHEL P. GRANGER
Secretary
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CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL TRADE TRIBUNAL
NOTICE NO. HA-98-006
Appeals
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal will hold public hearings to consider the appeals listed hereunder. The hearings will be held beginning at 9:30 a.m., in the Tribunal's hearing room, Standard Life Centre, 18th Floor, 333 Laurier Avenue W, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0G7. Interested persons planning to attend should contact the Tribunal at (613) 991-5767 for further information and to ensure that the hearings will be held as scheduled.
Excise Tax Act
Appellant v. Respondent (Minister of National Revenue)
October 1998
Date |
Appeal Number |
Appellant |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | AP-97-134 | Silcorp Limited (Successor to Larkdale Property Development Limited) Section 68.163 |
| 30 | AP-97-128 | Cerescorp Inc. Subsection 51(1) and paragraph 23(8)(c) |
Customs Act
Appellant v. Respondent (Deputy Minister of National Revenue)
October 1998
Date |
Appeal Number |
Appellant |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | AP-97-139 and | Busrel Inc. |
| AP-98-042 | ||
| Goods in issue: | Mouse pads | |
| Date of Entry: | Not available | |
| Tariff Items at Issue | ||
| Appellant: | 8473.30.99 | |
| Respondent: | 4016.99.90 | |
| 15 | AP-98-006 | Burlodge Canada Inc. |
| Goods in issue: | Alphagen rethermalization units | |
| Date of Entry: | March 21, 1997 | |
| Tariff Items at Issue | ||
| Appellant: | 8419.89.40 | |
| Respondent: | 8716.80.20 | |
| 21 | AP-97-104 | Transilwrap of Canada, Ltd. |
| Goods in issue: |
Polyester (polyethylene terephthalate) film with adhesive backing for laminating purposes | |
| Dates of Entry: | February 23, 1994, to December 27, 1995 | |
| Tariff Items at Issue | ||
| Appellant: | 3920.62.00 and Code 7934 | |
| Respondent: | 3920.10.00 | |
| 26 | AP-98-007 | Richards Packaging Inc. |
| Goods in issue: | Polyethylene terephthalate resin in pellet form | |
| Dates of Entry: | January 12 to December 19, 1996 | |
| Tariff Items at Issue | ||
| Appellant: | 3907.60.00 and Code 7902 | |
| Respondent: | 3907.60.00 | |
| 26 | AP-98-010 | Emballages Duopac Inc. |
| Goods in issue: | Polyethylene terephthalate resin in pellet form | |
| Dates of Entry: | August 26 to October 21, 1996 | |
| Tariff Items at Issue | ||
| Appellant: | 3907.60.00 and Code 7902 | |
| Respondent: | 3907.60.00 |
September 11, 1998
By Order of the Tribunal
MICHEL P. GRANGER
Secretary
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CANADIAN RADIO-TELEVISION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
NOTICE TO INTERESTED PARTIES
The following notices are abridged versions of the Commission's original notices bearing the same number. The original notices contain a more detailed outline of the applications, including additional locations and addresses where the complete files may be examined. The relevant material, including the notices and applications, is available for viewing during normal business hours at the following offices of the Commission:
— Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission Examination Room, 1 Promenade du Portage, Room 201, Hull, Quebec K1A 0N2, (819) 997-2429 (Telephone), (819) 994-0218 (Facsimile), (819) 994-0423 (TDD);
— Bank of Commerce Building, 10th Floor, Suite 1007, 1809 Barrington Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 3K8, (902) 426-7997 (Telephone), (902) 426-2721 (Facsimile), (902) 426-6997 (TDD);
— Place Montréal Trust, Suite 1920, 1800 McGill College Avenue, Montréal, Quebec H3A 3J6, (514) 283-6607 (Telephone), (514) 283-3689 (Facsimile), (514) 283-8316 (TDD);
— The Kensington Building, 1810-275 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 2B3, (204) 983-6306 (Telephone), (204) 983-6317 (Facsimile), (204) 983-8274 (TDD);
— 580 Hornby Street, Suite 530, Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 3B6, (604) 666-2111 (Telephone), (604) 666-8322 (Facsimile), (604) 666-0778 (TDD).
Interventions must be filed with the Secretary General, Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0N2, together with proof that a true copy of the intervention has been served upon the applicant, on or before the deadline given in the notice.
LAURA M. TALBOT-ALLAN
Secretary General
CANADIAN RADIO-TELEVISION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
PUBLIC NOTICE 1998-94
Western Canada and Territories Region
1. The Pas, Manitoba
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
To amend the broadcasting licence of the (television) programming undertaking CBWT Winnipeg, Manitoba (the originating station), by increasing the effective radiated power of the transmitter CBWIT The Pas, from 288 to 720 watts.
2. Regina, Saskatchewan
Harvard Developments Limited
To renew the broadcasting licence of the English-language radio network for the purpose of broadcasting all of the football games of the Saskatchewan Roughriders, as well as the Canadian Football League's (CFL) Western Conference semi-finals and final, and the Grey Cup Game, for the 1999 to 2003 seasons.
3. High Level, Alberta
Peace River Broadcasting Corporation Ltd.
To amend the broadcasting licence of the (radio) programming undertaking CKKX-FM Peace River, Alberta (the originating station), by adding an FM transmitter at High Level, operating on the frequency 106.1 MHz (channel 291C1) with an effective radiated power of 8 765 watts.
4. Invermere, British Columbia and Lake Louise, Alberta
Rawlco (Alberta) Ltd.
To amend the broadcasting licence of the (radio) programming undertaking CKIS-FM Calgary (the originating station), by adding the following FM transmitters: Invermere, British Columbia, operating on the frequency 97.3 MHz (channel 247 — low power), with an effective radiated power of 50 watts; Lake Louise, Alberta, operating on the frequency 93.9 MHz (channel 230 — low power), with an effective radiated power of 30 watts.
5. Chilliwack, British Columbia
Star-FM Radio Inc.
To amend the broadcasting licence of the (radio) programming undertaking CKSR-FM Chilliwack, in order to be relieved of the obligation to broadcast exclusively within the Group I or Group II format, and to assume the following condition of licence: It is a condition of licence that this station not be operated within the Specialty format as defined in Public Notice CRTC 1995-60, or as amended from time to time by the Commission.
Deadline for intervention: October 13, 1998
September 4, 1998
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CANADIAN RADIO-TELEVISION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
PUBLIC NOTICE 1998-95
1. Across Canada
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC)
(a) To amend condition of licence No. 11 of le Réseau de l'information (RDI), its French-language information speciality network, to add simultaneous distribution of RDI programming, on Saturday and Sunday, from 12 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.
(b) To amend the wording of subsection (2) of condition of licence No. 11 in order to avoid being too descriptive of the programming involved, since some characteristics such as the title and length of the original program may change over the course of time.
Ontario Region
2. Cornwall, Ontario
Tri-Co Broadcasting Limited
To amend the broadcasting licence of the (radio) programming undertaking CFLG-FM Cornwall by increasing the effective radiated power from 9 500 to 30 000 watts.
3. Kingston, Ontario
Power Broadcasting Inc.
To amend the broadcasting licence of the (television) programming undertaking CKWS-TV Kingston, by decreasing the effective radiated power from 164 000 to 162 000 watts.
4. Peterborough, Ontario
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
To amend the broadcasting licence of the (radio) programming undertaking CBLA-FM Toronto, Ontario, by changing the authorized frequency of CBCP-FM Peterborough from 93.5 MHz (channel 228B) to 98.7 MHz (channel 254B) and by decreasing the effective radiated power from 10 400 to 10 170 watts.
Deadline for intervention: October 16, 1998
September 10, 1998
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CANADIAN RADIO-TELEVISION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
PUBLIC NOTICE 1998-96
Western Canada and Territories Region
1. Fort McMurray, Alberta
Shaw Cablesystems Inc.
For authority to add the programming service of CJON-TV (CTV) St. John's, Newfoundland, as part of the basic service of the cable distribution undertaking serving Fort McMurray.
Deadline for intervention: October 16, 1998
September 10, 1998
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CANADIAN RADIO-TELEVISION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
DECISIONS
The complete texts of the decisions summarized below are available from the offices of the CRTC.
98-428 September 10, 1998
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Toronto and Crystal Beach, Ontario
Approved — Change of the frequency of CBLA-FM-1 Crystal Beach from 100.3 MHz, channel 262A, to 90.5 MHz, channel 213A.
98-429 September 10, 1998
Durham Radio Inc.
Ajax, Ontario
Approved — Increase of the effective radiated power for CJKX-FM Ajax from 5 110 watts to 15 560 watts.
98-430 September 10, 1998
Radio MirAcadie Inc.
Newcastle (Miramichi), New Brunswick
Approved — Addition of temporary transmitters at Rogersville, Baie-Sainte-Anne and Neguac, to broadcast programs during the special event "Festival d'automne".
98-431 September 10, 1998
Northern Cablevision Ltd.
Grande Prairie; Grand Centre, Medley (CFB Cold Lake)
and Cold Lake, Alberta
Approved — Distribution, at the licensee's option, of KHQ-TV (NBC) and KSPS-TV (PBS) Spokane, Washington, as part of the basic service.
98-432 September 10, 1998
Cable T.V. of Wetaskiwin Inc.
Wetaskiwin and Millet, Alberta
Approved — Distribution, at the licensee's option, of KHQ-TV (NBC) Spokane, Washington, as part of the basic service.
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COMPETITION TRIBUNAL
COMPETITION ACT
Notice is hereby given that on September 11, 1998, an application under sections 105 and 106 of the Competition Act, R.S.C., 1985, c. C-34, was filed with the undersigned at the Competition Tribunal by Southam Inc., Lower Mainland Publishing Ltd., Rim Publishing Inc., Yellow Cedar Properties Ltd., North Shore Free Press Ltd., Specialty Publishers Inc. and Elty Publications Ltd., to vary the Order Regarding Divestiture, dated March 8, 1993, in the matter of an application by the Director of Investigation and Research for orders pursuant to section 92 of the Competition Act, R.S.C., 1985, c. C-34, and in the matter of the direct and indirect acquisitions by Southam Inc. of equity interests in the business of publishing The Vancouver Courier, the North Shore News and the Real Estate Weekly. The respondent in this application is the Director of Investigation and Research.
Particulars of the order sought: An order in the form of the draft consent order attached to the notice of application as Schedule B to vary the Order Regarding Divestiture issued by the Tribunal on March 8, 1993, varied by the Reasons and Order Regarding Extension of Divestiture Period and Appointment of Trustee issued by the Tribunal on January 13, 1998.
Notice is hereby given that any requests for leave to intervene and any comments in this matter must be filed with the Registrar on or before October 5, 1998.
The notice of application and accompanying documents may be examined at the Registry of the Tribunal or a copy may be obtained through a fax-on-demand service by dialling (819) 956-7139 from a facsimile machine and by requesting document No. 0401. Requests for information regarding this application or the procedures of the Tribunal should be addressed to the Registrar, Competition Tribunal, Royal Bank Centre, 600-90 Sparks Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5B4, (613) 957-7851.
September 11, 1998
LARRY SÉGUIN
Acting Registrar
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NAFTA SECRETARIAT
REQUEST FOR PANEL REVIEW
Cold-reduced Flat-rolled Sheet Products of Carbon Steel
Notice is hereby given, in accordance with the Special Import Measures Act (as amended by the North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act), that on September 1, 1998, a first Request for Panel Review of the order made by the Canadian International Trade Tribunal, respecting certain cold-reduced flat-rolled sheet products of carbon steel (including high-strength low-alloy steel) originating in or exported from the United States of America, was filed by counsel for U.S. Steel, LTV Steel Company, Inc., Bethlehem Steel Corp., National Steel Corporation, and Inland Steel Industries, Inc. with the Canadian Section of the NAFTA Secretariat, pursuant to Article 1904 of the North American Free Trade Agreement.
The order was published in the Canada Gazette, Part I, on August 8, 1998 (Vol. 132, No. 32).
The panel review will be conducted in accordance with the NAFTA Article 1904 Panel Rules. Subrule 35(1)(c) of the above-mentioned rules provides that:
(i) a Party or interested person may challenge the final determination in whole or in part by filing a Complaint in accordance with rule 39 within 30 days after the filing of the first Request for Panel Review [the deadline for filing a Complaint is October 1, 1998];
(ii) a Party, an investigating authority or other interested person who does not file a Complaint but who intends to participate in the panel review shall file a Notice of Appearance in accordance with rule 40 within 45 days after the filing of the first Request for Panel Review [the deadline for filing a Notice of Appearance is October 16, 1998]; and
(iii) the panel review will be limited to the allegations of error of fact or law, including challenges to the jurisdiction of the investigating authority, that are set out in the Complaints filed in the panel review and to the procedural and substantive defenses raised in the panel review.
Notices of Appearance and Complaints pertaining to the present panel review, CDA-USA-98-1904-02, should be filed with the Canadian Secretary at the NAFTA Secretariat, Canadian Section, Royal Bank Centre, Suite 705, 90 Sparks Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5B4.
Explanatory Note
Chapter 19 of the North American Free Trade Agreement establishes a procedure for replacing domestic judicial review of determinations in anti-dumping and countervailing duty cases involving imports from a NAFTA country with review by binational panels.
These panels are established, when a Request for Panel Review is received by the NAFTA Secretariat, to act in place of national courts to expeditiously review final determinations to determine whether they are in accordance with the anti-dumping or countervailing duty law of the country that made the determination.
Under Article 1904 of the North American Free Trade Agreement which came into force on January 1, 1994, the Government of Canada, the Government of the United States and the Government of Mexico established the Article 1904 Panel Rules. These Rules were published in the Canada Gazette, Part I, on January 1, 1994.
Requests for information concerning the present notice, or concerning the Article 1904 Panel Rules, should be addressed to the Canadian Secretary, NAFTA Secretariat, Canadian Section, Royal Bank Centre, Suite 705, 90 Sparks Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5B4, (613) 992-9388.
CATHY BEEHAN
Canadian Secretary
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NATIONAL ENERGY BOARD
PUBLIC HEARING
Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline Management Ltd. — Point Tupper Lateral Facilities Application
The National Energy Board ("the Board") has scheduled a public hearing with respect to an application made by Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline Management Ltd. ("M&NP") under the National Energy Board Act with respect to certain facilities to be constructed and operated by M&NP, hereinafter referred to as the Point Tupper Lateral.
The oral portion of the hearing will commence at 9 a.m. local time, Monday, November 23, 1998, at a location in Nova Scotia to be announced at a later date. The Board will conduct an environmental screening of the proposed facilities pursuant to the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act.
The Point Tupper Lateral would consist of 55 km of NPS 8 (219.1 mm O.D.) pipeline from a point near Goldboro, Guysborough County, Nova Scotia (approximately 6 km west of the Sable Offshore Energy Inc. ["SOEI"] gas plant) to the delivery point at the SOEI Fractionation Plant in Point Tupper. It would also include a further 4 km of NPS 6 (168.3 km O.D.) pipeline to two other delivery points (Stora Port Hawkesbury Ltd. and CGC Inc.) in the Point Tupper area, as well as associated metering, control and pressure regulation facilities. Construction of the Point Tupper Lateral, between the M&NP Mainline and the SOEI Fractionation Plant, would be carried out at the same time as construction of the SOEI Natural Gas Liquids ("NGL") pipeline. The Lateral would be installed in the same trench as the NGL pipeline. SOEI plans to begin clearing the right of way in January 1999, followed by pipeline construction from May to October 1999. SOEI plans to install a crossing of the Strait of Canso in late 1998. The crossing would consist of two NPS 8 (219.1 mm O.D.) pipelines. M&NP intends to purchase one of the two NPS 8 (219.1 mm O.D.) pipelines from SOEI.
Any person interested in the hearing should consult the Board's Directions on Procedure, Hearing Order GH-4-98, for further background and instructions. The Directions on Procedure may be obtained by contacting Lorna Patterson (Regulatory Officer) by telephone in Calgary at (403) 299-3987 or by calling the Board toll-free at 1-800-899-1265 and specifying M&NP's Point Tupper Lateral Application or the GH-4-98 proceeding. The Directions may also be accessed through the Board's Internet site at www.neb.gc.ca (click on "Regulatory Update" and then on "Hearing Orders for Upcoming Hearings").
Any person wishing to intervene in this proceeding must file a written intervention, including a telephone number where the person may be contacted, with the Secretary of the Board by September 30, 1998, and serve one copy on the Applicant at the following address: Dr. John S. Bulger, Senior Manager, Regulatory Affairs, Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline Management Ltd., 1801 Hollis Street, Suite 1420, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 3N4, (902) 420-0117 (Telephone), (902) 420-0253 (Facsimile), jbulger@mnpp.com (Electronic mail); and on its counsel: Mr. L. E. Smith, Bennett Jones Verchere, 4500 Bankers Hall East, 855 Second Street SW, Calgary, Alberta T2P 4K7, (403) 298-3315 (Telephone), (403) 265-7219 (Facsimile), les@bjv.ca (Electronic mail).
The Applicant will provide a copy of its application, amendments and documents related thereto to each intervenor.
Any person wishing only to comment on the application should file a letter of comment with Mr. Michel L. Mantha, Secretary, National Energy Board, 444 Seventh Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta T2P 0X8, (403) 292-5503 (Facsimile), and send a copy to the Applicant by November 16, 1998.
M. L. MANTHA
Secretary
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