By The Canadian Press, June 22, 2016
The National Energy Board says it has doubled funding to $10 million help interveners participate in the Energy East pipeline hearings.NEB sets aside $10 million for Energy East pipeline hearing participants
The NEB says it’s the largest amount ever set aside by the board through its participant funding program as it looks to conduct a more engaged hearing process.
The Energy East panel will hear from 337 interveners and 271 commenters, while those not granted participation rights will be able to share their views through expanded public engagement activities.