National Energy Board Rules of Practice and Procedure, 1995

Here is a brief overview of the National Energy Board Rules of Practice and Procedure, 1995:

The National Energy Board Rules of Practice and Procedure, 1995, were made under the National Energy Board Act. The rules aim to provide a framework for the conduct of proceedings before the National Energy Board. The rules apply to various types of proceedings, including applications for orders authorizing the exportation or importation of oil or gas, amendments to gas export sales contracts or gas import purchase contracts, and complaints.

The rules cover various aspects of proceedings, including the application process, production of documents, service of documents, filing of documents, and public hearings. The rules also provide for the calculation of time limits and dispense with or vary these rules in certain circumstances where considerations of public interest and fairness so require.

Key provisions include the requirement to file applications in writing, signed by the applicant or their authorized representative, and to provide a concise statement of relevant facts, the provisions of the Act under which the application is made, and the nature of the decision or order sought. The rules also provide for the production of documents, service of documents, and filing of documents.

The rules apply to various types of proceedings, including public hearings, where the Board may determine that a proceeding be disposed of by an oral or written public hearing. The rules also provide for the formulation of issues, where the Board may formulate issues that are relevant to the proceeding.

Overall, the National Energy Board Rules of Practice and Procedure, 1995, aim to provide a framework for the conduct of proceedings before the National Energy Board in a fair and transparent manner.