National Energy Board Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. N-7)

Act current to 2013-04-29 and last amended on 2012-07-06. Previous Versions

Miscellaneous Provisions

Marginal note:Application of certain provisions
  •  (1) Sections 76 to 78 and 114 apply in respect of international power lines and of interprovincial power lines in respect of which an order made under section 58.4 is in force as they apply in respect of pipelines.

  • Marginal note:Application of references

    (2) The provisions of this Act referred to in subsection (1) apply in respect of an international power line as if each reference in those provisions to

    • (a) a “company” were a reference to the holder of the permit or certificate issued in respect of the line; and

    • (b) a “pipeline” were a reference to the international or interprovincial power line.

  • 1990, c. 7, s. 23.
Marginal note:Regulations

 The Governor in Council may make regulations for carrying into effect the purposes and provisions of this Part, including regulations

  • (a) prescribing matters in respect of which terms and conditions of permits may be imposed;

  • (b) respecting the information to be furnished in connection with applications for permits;

  • (c) specifying considerations to which the Board shall have regard in deciding whether to recommend to the Minister that an international power line be designated by order of the Governor in Council under section 58.15; and

  • (d) prescribing the form of elections filed under section 58.23.

  • 1990, c. 7, s. 23.

Interprovincial Power Lines

Marginal note:Where certificate required
  •  (1) The Governor in Council may make orders

    • (a) designating an interprovincial power line as an interprovincial power line that is to be constructed and operated under and in accordance with a certificate issued under section 58.16; or

    • (b) specifying considerations to which the Board shall have regard in deciding whether to issue such a certificate.

  • Marginal note:Prohibition

    (2) No person shall construct or operate any section or part of an interprovincial power line in respect of which an order made under subsection (1) is in force except under and in accordance with a certificate issued under section 58.16.

  • 1990, c. 7, s. 23.

PART IV

TRAFFIC, TOLLS AND TARIFFS

Interpretation

Definition of “tariff”

 In this Part, “tariff” means a schedule of tolls, terms and conditions, classifications, practices or rules and regulations applicable to the provision of a service by a company and includes rules respecting the calculation of tolls.

  • 1990, c. 7, s. 24.

Powers of Board

Marginal note:Regulation of traffic, etc.

 The Board may make orders with respect to all matters relating to traffic, tolls or tariffs.

  • R.S., c. N-6, s. 50.