Nothing in the world's largest civilian project in the history of the world will be routine.
In addition to the FERC initial certificates, this project will require:
- initial binding Open Season within 18 months after issuance of the AGIA License
- To apply for FERC approval to use the pre-filing procedures set out in 18 C.F.R. § 157.21 by June 2010.
- To apply for FERC CPCN to authorize the construction and operation of the Alaska Section and GTP by December 2011.
- Federal Right-of-Way Grant (“Federal ROW”) issued pursuant to section 28 of the Mineral Leasing Act, 30 U.S.C. § 185.
- State Right-of-Way Lease (“State ROW”) issued pursuant to the Alaska Right of Way Leasing Act, AS 38.35.10 – AS 38.35.260.
- Federal Wetlands Permits (“404 Permits”) issued pursuant to section 404 of the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. § 1344, with required State water quality certification pursuant to section 401 of the Clean Water Act, U.S.C. § 1341.
- Coastal Zone Management consistency determination issued pursuant to the Alaska Coastal Management Program, AS 46.39.010, et. seq. and AS 46.40.010, et. seq.
- Clean Air Act, Title V, Air Quality Operating Permit issued pursuant to AS 46.14.010 et. seq.
- Authorization to construct and operate the GTP under applicable State and/or federal law.
In Canada:
- Leave to Proceed order (NPA §§ 7, 12 and Schedule III to the NPA, as amended) from the Designated Officer (“DO”) for the APP.
- Designated Officer Approval and Certification of the various Plans, Profile, and Book of Reference (NPA § 7; NEB Act §§ 36, 38) required to ensure compliance with current standards.
- National Energy Board (NEB) Approval of the Tolling Methodology and Tariffs (Part IV).
- NEB Leave to Open (NEB Act § 47).
- Other Federal approvals, including authorizations under the Fisheries Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. F-14, the Navigable Waters Protection Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. N-22, and the Species at Risk Act, S.C. 2002, c. 29.
- Provincial and Territorial approvals.
- although Foothills has easement rights for the entire APP route through Yukon, it will need to obtain rights to land in British Columbia and Alberta.
more info at: http://www.transcanada.com/pdf/company/APP_Application_Executive_Summary.pdf