Application Pursuant to Section 58 of NEB Act. Submission Information. Empress Pipeline Project. Submission Title: Submission Date: 27/01/2017

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1 Application Pursuant to Section 58 of NEB Act Printed On (dd/mm/yyyy): 27/01/2017 Veresen NGL Pipeline Inc. Submission Information Submission Title: Empress Pipeline Project Submission Date: 27/01/2017 Filer: Joanna Williams Role: Applicant Form Version: Applicant Information Name: Joanna Williams Telephone: x Title: Facsimile: x Organization: Address: Suite 900, 222-3rd Avenue SW City: Calgary Province: AB Postal Code: T2P-0B4 This application is pursuant to the following sections of the NEB Act and OPR Regulations: Sections of the NEB Act that apply: Section 45 - deviation, change or alteration of facilities Section 48 - exemption from OPR Section 58 - facilities exemption order Exemptions / Relief Requested Veresen NGL applies to the Board for: a) An Order pursuant to section 58 of the NEB Act, approving the construction and operation of the Pipeline and exempting Veresen NGL from the provisions of sections 29 33; b) An Order of the National Energy Board made pursuant to Part IV of the NEB Act approving the tolls to be charged and designating Veresen NGL Pipeline Inc. as a Group 2 company in respect of the Empress pipeline facilities and exempting Veresen NGL Pipeline Inc. from any requirements as a Group 2 company to file financial statements; and OPR-99 Regulations that apply: OPR 43 - increase in MOP OPR 44 - deactivation of facilities OPR 45 - reactivation of facilities c) Such further or other related relief as Veresen NGL Pipeline Inc. might request or as to the Board may seem just and proper. Page 1 of 13

2 Project Description Project Name: Proposed Construction Date: Estimated Cost: Project Purpose: Empress Pipeline Project 01/11/2017 $16,600,000 The petrochemical industry in Alberta, throughout Canada and beyond, relies on a constant and reliable supply of ethane. Failure to achieve this reliability in the feed system can result in lengthy unplanned manufacturing outages. Ethane storage exists as a buffer in support of the petrochemical industry during times when temporary supply shortfalls occur and also as a buffer for the extraction industry during times when temporary consumption shortfalls occur. The Pipeline will connect the Alberta Ethane Gathering System (AEGS), an existing intra-alberta pipeline network which delivers substantially all of the specification ethane feedstock requirements for Nova Chemicals' petrochemical complex near Joffre, Alberta, as well as the majority of Dow Chemical's specification ethane feedstock requirements at Fort Saskatchewan and Joffre, Alberta to an ethane cavern storage facility ( Storage Facility") in southern Saskatchewan. By connecting the AEGS pipeline network to the Storage Facility, the pipeline will improve reliability and increase operational efficiency of the petrochemical industry providing plastics to North America and beyond. The Pipeline will ensure in times of interrupted supply there is an accessible reserve of ethane which can be delivered from the Storage Facility into the AEGS system. This access will improve the operational reliability of the existing ethane distribution in western Canada. This improved operational reliability will in turn benefit the regional and national economies through improved operational performance of the midstream and petrochemical industries. The Pipeline is not dependent upon any third party expansions of ethane production or ethane consumption; rather, it enhances the reliability of the existing system. The pipeline route between AEGS and the Storage Facility leverages an existing tie -in point on the AEGS pipeline network, along with the existing liquids extraction infrastructure in the area to support midstream operations, and the shortest practicable distance to a storage facility. Brief Description of Work: The Pipeline consists of a total of approximately 25 km of mm (NPS 10) buried HVP ethane pipeline and associated riser facilities. The pipeline ties into an existing block valve station in Alberta (NW W4M) and terminates in Saskatchewan (SW W3M). The Pipeline will connect the Alberta ethane market served by the Alberta Ethane Gathering System (AEGS) to new ethane cavern storage facilities in southern Saskatchewan. Technical Description Proposed Facilities: Pipeline Pigging Compressor Metering Station Tank Integrity Management - Program Elements to be Employed on the Facility: Page 2 of 13

3 Veresen NGL has considered and designed for potential integrity threats throughout the pipeline. The threats considered include the following, as defined in ASME B31.8S Managing System Integrity of Gas Pipelines: Time dependent threats, including external corrosion, internal corrosion, and stress corrosion cracking; Static or resident threats, including manufacturing related defects, welding or fabrication related defects, and equipment failures; and Time independent threats, including mechanical damage, incorrect operations, and weather related and outside force threats. The Pipeline will include the following specific threat management measures: All equipment (pipe, valves, etc.) is pressure tested as defined by code. Equipment is purged of air and contaminants, where applicable. The system design includes corrosion coupons, external coating for buried steel pipe and cathodic protection of the pipeline. Scraping and smart pigging at defined intervals in accordance with the requirements of Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) Manual 005, section 5.5 (Alberta only), CSA Z662, clause and OPR section 40. Pipeline leak detection system with continuous monitoring and alarms. Pipeline marker signs at roads and highways in place to indicate the correct ownership, pipeline product and contact phone numbers. The pipeline integrity during the operation will fall under the management system and processes of the third party operator. Before the Pipeline begins operations, Veresen NGL will apply an assurance process to audit the third party operator. Documentation of the terms and conditions of the transfer of care and control of the pipeline to operations from Veresen NGL is accomplished through a project turnover process. Please see Section 3- Engineering for full details about the integrity management program. Construction & Inspection - Construction Techniques to be Employed: The pipeline will be constructed using conventional pipe lay methodology, in accordance with OPR, CSA Z and Veresen s internal specifications. Construction activities will include surveying, clearing of vegetation, stripping, soil separation, grading, pipe stringing, welding, trenching, non-destructive examination, lowering-in, backfilling, pressure testing, clean-up, and reclamation. Existing roads and third-party lines will be crossed using bores to minimize impacts on road pavement and commuter traffic. There are no major road, rail, or watercourse crossings that would necessitate the use of HDD for this pipeline. The buried pipeline will be joined by welding and tested non-destructively in accordance with OPR and CSA Z The above-ground pipeline risers will be pre-fabricated and tested before arrival onsite. Please see Section 3- Engineering and Section 4- Construction for full details about the construction techniques for the pipeline. Construction & Inspection - Inspection Techniques and Relative Frequency of Inspection to be Employed: Pipeline construction will be supervised and inspected by qualified construction and environmental advisors to oversee compliance with all applicable regulations, standards and codes. Inspection staff will be onsite during the entire construction phase of the pipeline. All pressure-control ESD valves on the pipeline will be inspected, assessed and tested annually, with a maximum interval of 18 months, to confirm that they are: properly installed, protected from contamination, suitable for their intended service, have sufficient capacity, in good operating condition and set to function at the correct pressure in accordance with the requirements set out in Clause of CSA Z Scraping and smart pigging will occur at defined intervals in accordance with the requirements of Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) Manual 005, section 5.5 (Alberta only), CSA Z662, clause and OPR section 40. Please see Section 3- Engineering and Section 4- Construction for information about inspection techniques. Construction & Inspection - Major Milestones for the Project Schedule: Page 3 of 13

4 Key dates for the Pipeline schedule are as follows: Section 58 Application filed with the Board January NEB approval of Veresen NGL application by October 1, 2017 so that confirmation of engineering and mobilization of construction crews can be undertaken and start of construction in November 2017 to meet preferred winter construction schedule. Construction to commence November In-service Date November Veresen NGL has contractual obligations to commission the pipeline and begin flowing product by Q To meet this obligation, Veresen NGL has a preferred window of winter construction from November 2017 to early March Document Attachments: Filename NEB Application for Empress Pipeline- Section 2 Project Justification.pdf Document Name Section 2- Project Justification Language Appendix 2-2 Corporate Structure.pdf Appendix 2-2- Corporate Structure Accountable Officer Letter- signed.pdf Veresen NGL Pipeline Inc. Accountable Officer Letter Onshore Pipeline Regulations Letter- Onshore Pipelines Regulations Letter signed.pdf Appendix 2-1 Long Term Transportation Appendix 2-1 Long-term Transportation Agreement Agreement.pdf NEB Application for Empress Pipeline- Section Section 1- Project Description 1 Project Description.pdf NEB Application for Empress Pipeline- Section 10 Filing Manual Checklists.pdf Section 10- Filing Manual Checklists Location Document Attachments: Filename DocumentName Language Appendix 6-1 ROW and TWS Survey Appendix 6-1 ROW and TWS Survey Drawings Drawings.pdf Appendix 1-1 Overview Maps.pdf Appendix 1-1 Overview Maps Manuals Title Revision / Publication On File Comments Applicant Self Assessment of Risk Page 4 of 13

5 Aboriginal Matters A1 The applicant has established, and filed with the National Energy Board, a corporate policy with respect to Aboriginal consultation, and the principles and goals that guide the applicant s consultation program. A2 Consultation activities with Aboriginal groups were designed and implemented for the Project. A3 A4 A5 There are no potentially affected Aboriginal groups. (Applicant must describe in the comment box how it concluded that there are no potentially affected Aboriginal groups. Note: the Board considers that Aboriginal groups whose Traditional Territory is traversed by a Project may be potentially affected). The Project does not traverse Indian Reserve Lands or Métis Settlement Lands. The Applicant can demonstrate that they have provided to all those identified in A 3 and A4 all of the following: Description of the Project Description of potential impacts of the project Description of your company s dispute resolution (or landowner complaint) process Information about the NEB and its application review process including the NEB brochure A Proposed Pipeline or Power Line Project: What You Need to Know ) At least 14 days notice that your company intends to file an application with the NEB Notice that they can raise outstanding project-related concerns with the NEB, (the NEB encourages people to submit any concerns about the project as soon as possible and preferably within 14 days after the application has been filed) Notice of the actual date of your company s filing provided within 72 hours of filing the application with the NEB. A6 All concerns raised by Aboriginal groups about potential project impacts have been addressed. Page 5 of 13

6 A3 - Veresen NGL identified potentially affected Aboriginal groups and took appropriate steps in attempting to consult with each. The process and results are explained in full within Section 8: Aboriginal Consultation Program. There are no known outstanding project-specific concerns following consultation with Aboriginal groups. The project began its Aboriginal Consultation Program in October 2014 and has continued the consultation process up to the present to reach out to Aboriginal groups with information on routing changes or other information gathered that may be of interest. A total of six First Nation communities and two Métis Nations were identified as potentially impacted by the pipeline. Project notification and consultation materials were sent by registered mail to all identified First Nation communities and Métis Nations in 2014 and again in Follow up was done via telephone and . No First Nations reserve lands are impacted by the pipeline. No Métis traditional lands are impacted by the pipeline. No Métis Nations responded to Versen NGL s invitation to be included in the planning phase of the project or to identify potential impact on rights. Four of the six Aboriginal communities contacted in 2014 responded to Veresen NGL s invitation to participate in the planning phase and meetings with these groups were arranged. Little Pine First Nation and Nekaneet First Nation did not respond to the project request for consultation. Piikani First Nation, Siksika First Nation and the Blood Tribe indicated a desire to conduct Traditional Land Use (TLU) study on the land to identify potential impacts on heritage, cultural, medicinal herbs, archaeological sites and sacred sites. Piikani First Nation, Siksika First Nation and the Blood Tribe conducted Traditional Land Use (TLU) studies and have provided letters of non-objection to the Pipeline after completion of their studies in In 2016, two of the six First Nation communities contacted regarding changes to the originally planned route responded to the pipeline s invitation for further participation and Traditional Land Use studies. Siksika First Nation and Blood Tribe conducted additonal Traditional Land Use (TLU) studies on Crown land added to the proposed pipeline route. Both Siksika First Nation and Blood Tribe provided letters of Non-Objection to the Pipeline after completion of their studies in There have been no outstanding issues or concerns brought forward by any First Nation community or Métis Nation regarding the Pipeline as a result of consultation done in the period 2014 through For a full explanation of Aboriginal Matters please see Section 8- Aboriginal Consultation Program. Consultation C1 C2 C3 The applicant has established, and filed with the National Energy Board, a corporate policy with respect to consultation, and the principles and goals that guide the applicant s consultation program. Consultation activities were designed and implemented for the Project. Potentially affected persons or groups C3-1 There are no potentially affected landowners. C3-2 There are no potentially affected nearby residents who may see, hear, or smell the Project. C3-3 There are no potentially affected land or waterway users (e.g., guide-outfitters, recreational users, navigation user groups). C3-4 There are no potentially affected Municipalities. C3-5 There are no potentially affected Provincial or Territorial Governments (e.g. resource development, environment departments, heritage resources). C3-6 There are no potentially affected Federal Government Departments (e.g., Fisheries & Oceans, Transport Canada, Environment Canada, Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development). C3-7 There are no potentially affected Non-Government Organizations. Page 6 of 13

7 C4 The Applicant can demonstrate that they have provided to all those identified in C 3 all of the following: Description of the Project Description of potential impacts of the project Description of your company s dispute resolution (or landowner complaint) process Information about the NEB and its application review process (including the NEB brochure A Proposed Pipeline or Power Line Project: What You Need to Know ) Notice of your company s intention to file an application to the NEB for approval of the project provided at least 14 days prior to filing the application Notice that they can raise outstanding project-related concerns with the NEB, (the NEB encourages people to submit any concerns about the project as soon as possible and preferably within 14 days after the application has been filed) Notice of the actual date of your company s filing provided within 72 hours of filing the application with the NEB. C5 All concerns about potential project impacts have been addressed. C3 - Veresen NGL undertook extensive consultation with identified and self-identified stakeholders starting in 2016 and continuing to present. For a full explanation of consultation, please see Section 6: Land Matters and Section 7: Stakeholder Consultation. C3-1- All landowners within the EPZ, those who are residents or those that are lease holders, have been engaged in ongoing conversations regarding the proposed pipeline. These conversations were initiated in town hall format and continue to present in in-person or telephone conversations. Additionally, landowners and residents outside the EPZ have also been engaged in conversation as those landowners have self-identified themselves. C3-2- Other than during the actual construction of the pipeline there is no visual impairment; during operations there are no compressor stations to emit noise and there are no activities associated with the pipeline that will emit odours. All potentially affected nearby residents will be kept up to date on the progress of the project. C3-4- the municipalities of Cypress County and Deer Forks have been engaged in conversation for the purposes of project awareness and receiving permits or allowances to construct the pipeline on their property or under their roads. The project is remote and several km from the nearest towns Burstall SK. and Empress AB. C3-5- both the provincial governments of Alberta and Saskatchewan have been intimately involved in the siting and routing of the pipeline. Required heritage resource approval has been acquired from Saskatchewan. Alberta HRIA is expected early February C3-6- The pipeline does not cross any federal lands over its distance of 25km. Canadian Wildlife Services has been fully engaged in discussions regarding avoidance of conflict with any SARA listed species. The Project does not interact with any navigable waterways. C5 A process is in place to address remaining concerns regarding avoidance of critical habitat and specifically Slender Mouse-ear cress. Work continues with Alberta Environment and Parks and Canadian Wildlife Services to confirm there will be no infringement on critical habitat and during construction, should infringement occur, there may be a requirement for compensation. Economics EC1 EC2 EC3 There is or there will be adequate supply to support the use of the applied for facilities. The applied-for facilities are likely to be used at a reasonable level over their economic life. Adequate markets exist for the volumes that would be available as a result of the applied-for facilities. Page 7 of 13

8 EC4 The Applicant has made arrangements with the operators of upstream and downstream facilities. EC5 EC6 The Applicant is able to finance the applied-for facilities and to safely operate, maintain and abandon the facilities. Select the option below that best applies to the project for current and potentially affected (includes possible but not yet actual) third party shippers. The applied-for facilities do not (and will not) have any third party shippers. The applicant has notified third party shippers about the project and they do not have any outstanding concerns about the impact of the project on tolls, tariffs, access or service. The applicant has not notified third party shippers about the project. The applicant has notified third party shippers about the project and there are outstanding concerns about its impact on tolls, tariffs, access or service. EC7 Select the option below that best applies to the project for current and potentially affected (includes possible but not yet actual) commercial third parties (e.g. suppliers, end users, and other pipelines). The applied-for facilities do not (and will not) have any commercial third parties. The applicant has notified commercial third parties about the project and they do not have any outstanding concerns about its impact. The applicant has not notified commercial third parties about the project. The applicant has notified commercial third parties about the project and there are outstanding concerns. EC8 The Applicant has undertaken an assessment to determine the impact the proposed facilities will have on its Abandonment Cost Estimate total for its NEB-regulated pipelines. Please see Section 1- Project Description and Section 2- Project Justification for details about the project Economics. Emergency Management EM1 The project will comply with the most recent version of all applicable acts, regulations, and standards, including the National Energy Board Onshore Pipeline Regulations and CSA Z662 Oil and Gas Pipeline Systems. Engineering E1 The Project will comply with the most recent version of all applicable acts, codes and regulations, including the National Energy Board Onshore Pipeline Regulations (OPR), National Energy Board Processing Plant Regulations (PPR) and Canadian Standards Association (CSA) Z662 Oil and Gas Pipeline Systems. E2-1 The Project uses steel pipe (grade X70 or lower), employs a conventional design and construction approach, and does not involve new or unproven technology. E2-2 The Project involves only the use of water for facility pressure testing (including water/methanol mixture). E2-3 Project facilities will not be used for sour service. Page 8 of 13

9 E2-4 Project facilities are not designed to transport CO2, slurry or commodities. E2-5 Project facilities do not traverse terrain where there is a potential for geohazards to occur. E2-6 Project facilities are not designed to transport high-vapour-pressure (HVP) product. E3-1 The Project will only use new pipeline materials. E3-2 The Project does not involve the reactivation of an existing pipeline. E3-3 The Project does not involve the flow reversal of an existing pipeline. E3-4 The Project does not involve a change in service fluid. E3-5 The Project does not involve an increased maximum operating pressure (MOP) to an existing pipeline. E3-6 The Project does not involve an increase in hydrogen sulphide (H2S) content above the maximum concentration specified on the existing approval. E4 E5 E6 E7 The class location designation of the Project is Class 1 under Canadian Standards Association (CSA) Z662, Oil and Gas Pipeline Systems. Project does not involve the construction or expansion of liquid tank storage facilities. Project facilities are designed for passage of in-line inspection (ILI) tools and the proposed integrity management plan includes ILI runs as part of ongoing monitoring. The Project does not involve any work requiring an Engineering Assessment as per Canadian Standards Association (CSA) Z662, Oil and Gas Pipeline Systems. E2-6- The pipeline is designed to transport HVP product. Section 3- Engineering addresses conformance to clauses in CSA Z662 that apply to HVP systems. Section 7: Stakeholder Consultation addresses the pipeline's EPZ and Veresen NGL's emergency preparedness and response. Appendix 3-4 contains the EPZ maps for the pipeline. Environment EV1 The Project will not involve an activity listed in the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012, Regulations Designating Physical Activities.NOTE: If the proposed project involves an activity designated under the Regulations Designating Physical Activities, the Online Application System cannot be used to prepare and file your application. Please prepare and file your application using the Board s electronic document submission tool ( If you have questions about this process, please contact the NEB at and ask for the Applications Business Unit Administrator who can put you in touch with the appropriate Director. EV2 EV3 EV4 EV5 The Project is not located on federal lands, as defined under subsection 2(1) of the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, The Project will not take place within a provincially or federally designated environmentally sensitive area. The Project will not extend beyond the existing approved property limits or right-of-way; no new land will be acquired for the construction of the Project. An Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment (ESA) has been conducted to identify and document potential environment and socio-economic effects. This information does not normally have to be submitted but must be available for audit purposes. Page 9 of 13

10 EV6 EV7 EV8 EV8-1 EV9 All elements for which there are potential interactions associated with the project have been indicated on the attached Environment and Socio-Economic Interactions Table. Applicant must submit an Environment and Socio-Economic Interactions Table (table will be filled in by applicant and attached to the application). Applicant can file a full ESA at their discretion. Note: This application may be delayed if the interactions table has not been completed and attached to this filing. You can obtain a template here. Once you have downloaded and completed the Interactions Table, create a PDF copy of the completed template to include with your application. There are no residual effects after applying mitigation (as detailed in response to EV6). All relevant government agencies have been consulted. Any concerns raised by the agencies consulted have been resolved. The Applicant commits to having and implementing an Environmental Protection Plan, or equivalent, onsite. EV3- The proposed pipeline route does traverse native prairie and the amount of native prairie has been minimized by placing approximately 4km of the route within the east bar-ditch of Range Road 11 starting at W4. Total pipeline within native prairie and NP/Improved pasture is approximately 2km. The preferred pipeline route has been chosen to follow existing disturbance where practicable, and the area of disturbance has been narrowed to minimize disturbance to native prairie. Avoidance and mitigation for plant species at risk and a reclamation monitoring program will be implemented. Also, the preferred route avoids known wildlife nest, den, and hibernacula locations as much as practicable. Construction outside of breeding season, when most wildlife has migrated or is hibernating, is expected to minimize wildlife conflicts. EV8-1- As final species surveys for Slender Mouse-ear cress will be completed in the growing season, July 2017 just prior to construction, Veresen NGL will not have confirmation from the provincial government regarding none or limited expectation of compensation until after that time and prior to construction. Both CWS and AEP are fully engaged in ongoing discussions regarding the Pipeline. For a complete listing of government agencies contacted, see Section For a full explanation, see Section 9: Environmental and Socio-Economic Matters. See also the attached project ESA and Interactions Table. Land Matters L1 The Project does not extend beyond existing land rights held by the Applicant. L2 L3 The Project does not require any temporary workspace. The Project does not require new permanent land rights. Page 10 of 13

11 L1-L3- The land acquisition process began in February 2016 and was completed in November 2016 including all required temporary working space (TWS). Veresen NGL has obtained land rights by virtue of signed right-of-way (ROW) Easement Agreements and TWS Agreements from all 14 freehold landowners and occupants associated with the 28 quarters of freehold land impacted by the pipeline. A ROW Easement Agreement and TWS Agreement has been obtained from Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Saskatchewan for the one tract of Saskatchewan Crown land. The occupant holding an agricultural lease on this land has also provided Consent of Occupant. Land Rights for the three tracts of Alberta Crown land have been obtained by virtue of signed Consent of Occupant Agreements as required by the Government of Alberta - Alberta Environment and Parks. In addition to the Consent of Occupant an application has been made to Alberta Environment and Parks for a Department Pipeline License (DPL) disposition. That application is currently in the review process. The pipeline route also traverses approximately 4000m of road allowance owned by Cypress County, Alberta. Cypress County has granted a relaxation of setback rulings to allow for the construction of the pipeline within the confines of the east bar ditch along Range Road #11. An agreement between Veresen NGL and Cypress County outlining the terms and conditions for construction is in the process of being finalized and can be filed upon request when available. Initial TWS was acquired at the time of ROW land acquisition. For a full explanation of the land requirements for the pipeline and the process for acquiring these lands, please see Section 6: Land Matters. Appendix 6-1 includes detailed ROW and TWS Survey Drawings. Security Sec1 Sec2 Sec3 The project will comply with the most recent version of all applicable acts, regulations, and standards, including CSA Z246.1 Security Management for Petroleum and Natural Gas Industry Systems and the National Energy Board Onshore Pipeline Regulations. The applicant has conducted and documented a security assessment for the project. Based on the security assessment, the applicant has developed a Security Plan that is applicable to the project. Sec 2 and Sec 3; A preliminary security assessment has been undertaken in order to understand any potential security risks that may exist during construction of the pipeline. This information will be shared with the construction contractor. A more formal security assessment will be completed prior to the commencement of construction. Based on the security assessment, the successful contractor(s) will provide Veresen NGL with a site specific construction security plan for approval prior to the commencement of any site work. The site specific security plan will be reviewed to ensure it meets or exceeds the requirements of all applicable acts, regulations and standards including CSA Z246.1 Security Management for Petroleum and Natural Gas Industry Systems and the National Energy Board Onshore Pipeline Regulations. Socio Economics S1 An Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment (ESA) has been conducted to identify and document potential environment and socio-economic effects. This information does not normally have to be submitted but must be available for audit purposes. Page 11 of 13

12 S2 All elements for which there are potential interactions associated with the project have been indicated on the attached Environment and Socio-Economic Interactions Table. Applicant must submit an Environment and Socio-Economic Interactions Table. Applicant can file a full ESA at their discretion. Note: This application may be delayed if the interactions table has not been completed and attached to this filing. You can obtain a template here. Once you have downloaded and completed the Interactions Table, create a PDF copy of the completed template to include with your application. S3 S4 There are no residual effects after applying mitigation (as detailed in response to S2). Project does not require provincial or territorial heritage resources clearance or approval. S4- The project has acquired an HRIA clearance from the Saskatchewan Ministry of Parks, Culture and Sport (Heritage Conservation Branch) and at the time of application submission, Veresen NGL is awaiting final clearance from Alberta Culture and Tourism (Heritage Branch); expected the beginning of February For a full explanation of the pipeline s potential environment and socio -economic effects, see Section 9: Environmental and Socio-Economic Matters, as well as the ESA and Environmental Interactions Table. Document Attachments Page 12 of 13

13 Filename NEB Application for Empress Pipeline- Section 4 Construction.pdf Appendix 3-1 Considered Alternative Pipeline Routes.pdf Document Name Section 4- Construction Appendix 3-1- Considered Alternative Pipeline Routes Language Appendix 3-2 Stress Calculations.pdf Appendix 3-2- Stress Calculations Appendix 3-4 EPZ Maps.pdf Appendix 3-4- EPZ Maps NEB Application for Empress Pipeline- Section 9 Section 9- Environmental and Socio-Economic Environmental and Socio-Economic Matters.pdf Matters NEB Application for Empress Pipeline- Section 6 Section 6- Land Matters Land Matters.pdf Appendix 6-2 Sample Section 87 Notice.pdf Appendix 6-2- Sample Section 87 Notice Appendix 6-3 Sample ROW Easement Appendix 6-3- Sample ROW Easement Agreement Agreement.pdf Appendix 6-4 Sample TWS Agreement.pdf Appendix 6-4- Sample TWS Agreement Appendix 6-5 Sample Consent of Occupant Form Appendix 6-5- Sample Consent of Occupant Form C C.pdf NEB Application for Empress Pipeline- Section 7 Section 7- Stakeholder Consultation Stakeholder Consultation.pdf Appendix 7-1 Stakeholder Consultation Policy.pdf Appendix 7-1- Stakeholder Consultation Policy Appendix 7-2 Sample Project Description.pdf Appendix 7-2- Sample Project Description Appendix 7-3 Open House Notification Appendix 7-3- Open House Notification Advertisement Advertisement.pdf Appendix 7-4 Records of Consultation.pdf Appendix 7-4- Records of Consultation Appendix 7-5 Records of Consultation with Appendix 7-5- Records of Consultation with Aboriginals.pdf Aboriginals NEB Application for Empress Pipeline- Section 8 Section 8- Aboriginal Consultation Program Aboriginal Consultation Program.pdf Appendix 8-1 Map Showing Aboriginal Appendix 8-1- Map Showing Aboriginal Communities Communities.pdf NEB Application for Empress Pipeline- Section 5 Section 5- Operations Operations.pdf NEB Application for Empress Pipeline- Section 3 Section 3- Engineering Engineering.pdf Appendix 3-3 P&IDs, Plot Plans and Station Appendix 3-3 P&IDs, Plot Plans and Station Schematic.pdf Schematic NEB Application for Empress Pipeline- Env Environmental Interactions Table Interactions Table.pdf NEB Application for Empress Pipeline- ESA- Part ESA- Part 1 1.pdf NEB Application for Empress Pipeline- ESA- Part ESA- Part 2 2.pdf NEB Application for Empress Pipeline- ESA- Part ESA- Part 3 3.pdf NEB Application for Empress Pipeline- ESA- Part ESA- Part 4 4.pdf NEB Application for Empress Pipeline- ESA- ESA- Appendix A- Environmental Protection Plan Appendix A- Environmental Protection Plan.pdf NEB Application for Empress Pipeline- ESA- ESA- Appendix B- Alignment Sheets Appendix B- Alignment Sheets.pdf NEB Application for Empress Pipeline- ESA- Appendix C- Aboriginal Consultation Records.pdf ESA- Appendix C- Aboriginal Consultation Records Page 13 of 13