2022–23 Annual Report of the Commission of the Canada Energy Regulator – Appendix D: Time Limits
2022–23 Time Limits
The following graphic and table shows applications which were subject to time limits for processing as per the CER Act. All time limits were met in 2022–23.
Percentage of Decisions – Grouped by Days Remaining on Time Limits
Graphic description
Percentage of Decisions – Grouped by Days Remaining on Time Limits
Time Limit Exceeded |
< 50 days Remaining |
50 – 100 days Remaining |
> 100 days Remaining |
|---|---|---|---|
0% |
23% |
15% |
62% |
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:
Legislation |
Application Type |
Time Limit |
Application |
Days from Completeness to Decision Issued |
Decision |
Date of Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CER Act, |
Small Pipeline Infrastructure – Category B |
210 days |
Westcoast Energy Inc – application to construct and operate – Meter Station 21 Replacement Project |
62 |
2022-04-05 |
|
CER Act, |
Small Pipeline Infrastructure – Category A |
130 days from application complete |
Enbridge Pipelines Inc. – application to construct and operate – Edmonton Terminal Trap Enhancement Project |
29 |
2022-04-06 |
|
CER Act, |
Small Pipeline Infrastructure – Category B |
210 days |
Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC application to install two (2) new NPS 12 meter runs at Meter Bank 4 and the associated piping for transfer of product to tankage and proving activities |
49 |
2022-04-22 |
|
CER Act, section 183 |
Large Pipeline Infrastructure |
450 days from application complete |
NOVA Gas Transmission Ltd. – Application to construct and operate the NGTL West Path Delivery 2023 Project |
406 |
2022-05-05 |
|
CER Act, |
Small Pipeline Infrastructure – Category C |
300 days |
Steel Reef Pipelines Canada Corp.- application for the construction and operation of the Sinclair Pipeline Project |
115 |
2022-05-13 |
|
CER Act, |
Export or Import Licences |
6 months from application complete |
AltaGas LPG General Partner Inc. on behalf of AltaGas LPG Limited Partnership application for a licence authorizing the export of butane |
143 |
2022-06-13 |
|
CER Act, |
Small Pipeline Infrastructure – Category B |
210 days |
Westcoast Energy Inc. application to construct and operate – CS-08B Piping Replacement |
61 |
2022-07-04 |
|
CER Act, |
Small Pipeline Infrastructure – Category B |
210 days |
Steel Reef Pipelines Canada Corp application to construct and operate – North Portal Pipeline Lateral Project |
38 |
2022-07-22 |
|
CER Act, |
Small Pipeline Infrastructure – Category A |
130 days from application complete |
NOVA Gas Transmission Ltd. – Leismer Ethane Extraction Plant Tie-in Project |
30 |
2022-09-29 |
|
CER Act, |
Small Pipeline Infrastructure – Category B |
210 days |
NOVA Gas transmission Ltd – Albersun Horse River HDD Replacement Project |
55 |
2022-10-26 |
|
CER Act, |
Export or Import Licences |
6 months from application complete |
Ksi Lisims LNG GP Ltd., on behalf of Ksi Lisims LNG Limited Partnership – Application for a 40-year Gas Export Licence |
152 |
2022-12-14 |
|
CER Act, |
Small Pipeline Infrastructure – Category B |
210 days |
TransCanada PipeLines Limited – Geraldton Meter Station Expansion Project |
47 |
2023-02-28 |
|
CER Act, |
Small Pipeline Infrastructure – Category A |
130 days from application complete |
Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC – Application for the Meter Bank 2 Expansion (MB2X) |
37 |
2023-03-02 |
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