2023–24 Annual Report of the Commission of the Canada Energy Regulator – Appendix D: Time Limits

2023–24 Time Limits

The following graphic and table show applications which were subject to time limits for processing as per the CER Act. All time limits were met in 2023-24.

Percentage of Decisions – Grouped by Days Remaining on Time Limits

Percentage of Decisions – Grouped by Days Remaining on Time Limits

Graphic description

Percentage of Decisions – Grouped by Days Remaining on Time Limits

Percentage of Decisions – Grouped by Days Remaining on Time Limits

< 50 days Remaining
on Time Limit

50 – 100 days Remaining
on Time Limit

> 100 days Remaining
on Time Limit

9%

27%

64%

Under the CER Act, the Lead Commissioner must set a time limit for certain types of applications. The time limit must not exceed the maximum number of days stated in the CER Act. The Commission must complete its assessment and make its recommendation or decision within this time limit. The standard time limits set by the Lead Commissioner can be found on the CER website.

Applications processed subject to time limits:

Applications processed subject to time limits

Legislation

Application Type

Time Limit

Application

Days from Completeness to Decision Issued

Decision
CER Act s 214 Small Pipeline Infrastructure - Category C 300 days from application complete Westcoast Energy Inc. - Upper South Taylor Hill Horizontal Directional Drill Pipe Replacement 106 [Filing C23949]

CER Act,
section 214

Small Pipeline Infrastructure – Category B

210 days
from
application complete

Twin Rivers Paper Company Inc. – Application for the relocation of Pulp and White Water Pipelines under Section 214

85

[Filing C24451]

CER Act s 214

Small Pipeline Infrastructure - Category B

210 days from application complete

NOVA Gas Transmission Ltd. – Application for the Willow Valley Interconnect

44

[Filing C24537]

CER Act s 214

Small Pipeline Infrastructure - Category C

300 days from application complete

Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC - Application for the Coquihalla Crossing No. 10 Replacement Project

58

[Filing C24788]
CER Act s 214 Small Pipeline Infrastructure - Category B 210 days from application complete NOVA Gas Transmission Ltd. - Mildred Lake West Sales Meter Station Project 70 [Filing C25451]

CER Act

s 214		 Small Pipeline Infrastructure - Category B 210 days from application complete Westcoast Energy Inc. - Trutch Creek HDD Pipe Replacement Project 84 [Filing C25609]

CER Act

s 183		 Large Pipeline Infrastructure 450 days from application complete NorthRiver Midstream NEBC Connector GP Inc. – NEBC Connector Project 413 [Filing C26744]
CER Act s 214 Small Pipeline Infrastructure - Category A 130 days from application complete NOVA Gas Transmission Ltd. - Wilkin Lake Receipt Meter Station Project 37 [Filing C27689]
CER Act s 214 Small Pipeline Infrastructure - Category C 300 days from application complete NOVA Gas Transmission Ltd. – Application for the Grande Prairie Mainline Loop No. 4 (Valhalla North Section) and Berland River Compressor Station C3 Unit Addition 115 [Filing C27795]
CER Act s 214 Small Pipeline Infrastructure - Category A 130 days from application complete TransCanada PipeLines Limited – Regina South Meter Station Project 42 [Filing C28060]

CER Act

s 214		 Small Pipeline Infrastructure - Category A 130 days from application complete NOVA Gas Transmission Ltd. - Iosegun Sales Meter Station Project 35 [Filing C28407]
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