TQM-PNGTS Pipeline Extension
Québec
Description: Gazoduc Trans Québec & Maritimes Inc. (TQM) has submitted
a proposal to extend its natural gas pipeline from Lachenaie to the Quebec-New
Hampshire border near East Hereford in order to consolidate Gaz Métropolitain's
network and to meet the supply requirements of the Portland Natural Gas
Transmission System (PNGTS).
Decision of the Minister of the Environment: On March 31, 1998,
following a review of public comments and the environmental assessment
report, the Minister concluded that the project is unlikely to cause significant
adverse environmental effects and referred the project back to the responsible
authorities for appropriate next steps.
Federal Responsible Authority(ies): National
Energy Board (lead) Fisheries
& Oceans Canada and Environment Canada
Federal Environmental Assessment Index: 12594
Consultation Documents
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