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Bipole III Clean Environment Commission Chart: Events, Decisions, Documents

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Acronyms:BP3=BipoleIIIBP3Coal=BipoleIIICoalitionCAC=Consumers'Assoc.ofCanadaCEC=CleanEnvironmentComissionEIS=Env.ImpactStatementIRs=InformationRequests/ResponsesGPM=GreenPartyofManitobaMB‐Gov=ManitobaGovernmentMB‐GovEALB=Env.Assessment&LicensingBranchMBHY=ManitobaHydroMMF=ManitobaMetisFederationMWL=ManitobaWildlands;NFAAT=NeedsForAndAlternativesToPILC=PublicInterestLawCentreSCN=SapotaweyakCreeNationSD=ScopingDocumentTCN=TataskweyakCreeNationWFP=WinnipegFreePress



Date Event/Document/Motion URLIfAvailable Source Comments/Notes

14‐Dec‐09ManitobaEnvironmentActProposal

http://www.gov.mb.ca/conservation/eal/registries/5433bipole/app_letter.pdf MBHY

AllapplicationsforanEnvironmentActlicensebeginwithandEnironmentActProposalForm(EAPF)

14‐Dec‐09ScopingDocument(SD)FiledforPublicReview

http://www.gov.mb.ca/conservation/eal/registries/5433bipole/eapf_draftscope.pdf MBHY

Theinitialdraftscopingdocumentwasmadeavailableforpublicreview.ScopingDocumentsseekstolayouttherequirementsforthesubsequentEnvironmentalImpactStatement.

2‐Jan‐10

AdNoticeofSDinWinnipegFreePress(WFP)(andotherpublicationsJan2‐8)

http://www.gov.mb.ca/conservation/eal/registries/5433bipole/advertisement.pdf MBGov‐EALB

AllreviewsundertheEnvironmentActmustbeadvertsiedinalocalpaper.WestatethedateadvertisedinWinnipegFreePress,butnoticewaspostedinotherpublicationsacrossManitoba,afterthisdate.

10‐Feb‐10 OriginalSDCommentsDeadline MB‐Gov‐EALB

DeadlineforcommentsonScopingDocumentextendeduntilMarch31,2010

31‐Mar‐10 ExtendedSDCommentsDeadline MB‐Gov‐EALB

14‐Apr‐10

CECChairTerrySargeantsendslettertoEALBDirectorTraceyBraunre:BP3Scoping

http://manitobawildlands.org/pdfs/SargeantToBraun‐BipoleScoping_14Apr112010.pdf T.Sargeant




1‐Jun‐10 FinalSDPostedByEALB

http://www.gov.mb.ca/conservation/eal/registries/5433bipole/scopedoc.pdf

MBGov‐EALB/MBHydro

29‐Jun‐10 PreferredCorridorforBP3selected

https://www.hydro.mb.ca/NewsReleases/GetDetail?hdnAct=E&hdnTXT='Bipole%20III%20Preliminary%20Preferred%20Route%20Released' MBHY

2‐Dec‐11

EnvironmentalImpactStatement(EIS)FiledbyMBHydrotoMBLicensingBranch

http://www.hydro.mb.ca/projects/bipoleIII/eis.shtml MBHY

ManitobaHydrosubmittedtheEnvironmentalImpactStatement(EIS).

2‐Dec‐11CECHearingAnnouncedbyMBGov

http://news.gov.mb.ca/news/index.html?archive=2011‐12‐01&item=12725

MBGov‐MinCon

GovernmentAnnouncesCEChearingbypressrelease.Alsoconfirmsparticipantfundingoffered,anda90dayreviewperiodfortheEISwilltakeplacefirst.

5‐Dec‐11CECTermsofReferenceforBP3hearings

http://www.cecmanitoba.ca/resource/hearings/36/Terms%20of%20Reference%20Bipole%20III.pdf

MBGov‐MinCon

CECTermsofReferenceforBP3issuedbyDaveChomiak,bothactingMinisterforConservationandtheMinisterResponsibleforHydroatthetime.




10‐Dec‐11

AdNoticeofBP3EISReviewinWFP(andotherpublicationsDec10‐22)

http://www.gov.mb.ca/conservation/eal/registries/5433bipole/advertisement_08_12‐11.pdf MB‐Gov‐EALB

AllreviewsunderEnvironmentActmustbeadvertsiedinalocalpaper.WestatethedateadvertisedinWinnipegFreePress,butnoticewaspostedinvariousotherpublicationsacrossManitoba.DistributionofEIStoPublicRegistrieswasmid‐December.Reviewtookplaceoverthex‐masholidayswhenmanyFirstNationofficesareclosedfor3weeks.

1‐Feb‐12MBHYsendslettertoFirstNationsrequestingBP3EISUSB/CDs. MBHY

HydrohadaccidentallyleftconfidentialFirstNationsinformationin1stdraftofEIS.

15‐Feb‐12CECIssuesUpdatedProceduralDocuments

http://www.cecmanitoba.ca/resource/hearings/36/Procedures%20Manual%2020123.pdf CEC

CECupdatesproceduralguidelinesinanticipationofBP3hearings.

17‐Feb‐12Noticeofparticipantassistancefundingdeadlines.

http://www.cecmanitoba.ca/resource/hearings/36/Procedures%20Manual%2020123.pdf CEC

16‐Mar‐12 EISCommentsDeadline CommentsduetoEALB.

16‐Apr‐12 CECFundingDeadline CECApplicationsdueby1pmtobeconsideredforfunding.




20‐Apr‐12 CECFundingCommitteeInterviews

10‐May‐12 CECPreHearingConference#1

http://www.cecmanitoba.ca/resource/hearings/36/Transcript%20Pre‐hearing%20May%2010,%202012.pdf&http://www.cecmanitoba.ca/resource/hearings/36/Pre‐Hrg%20Report%20‐%20May%202012.pdf CEC

SummaryandTranscriptareavailableonline.

10‐May‐12

ParticipantsencouragedtosubmitEISdeficienciestoCECbyMay31,2012.

Discussedatprehearingconference.

10‐May‐12

Participantsencouragedatpre‐hearingconferencetosubmitInformationRequests(IRs)untilJune15,2012.

Discussedatprehearingconference.

10‐May‐12EALBrequestsadditionalinformationfromMBHY. EALB

Letteroutlinesrequestsforadditionalinformationrequired.




11‐May‐12 CECAnnounceFundingdecisions

14‐May‐121stdraftParticipantContactListCirculated. CEC

1stdraftofcontactlistciruclated.

14‐May‐12

CECCirculatesLetterstoParticpantsWhoAppliedforFunding CEC

17‐May‐12

EALBredatesMay10,2012toMay17,2012onlyremovingone‐linefromMay10,2012version.

http://www.gov.mb.ca/conservation/eal/registries/5433bipole/req_add_info_061712.pdf EALB

ThisMay17,2012versionistheonlyoneavailableonlinenow.LettersameasMay10,2012versionexceptthefollowingsentenceisremoved:"ManyoftheconcernsexpressedinthepublicandTACcommentscouldbeaddressedthroughlicenceconditionsandCrown‐AboriginalConsultation."

18‐May‐12CECsends1stbatchofIRstoMBHydro CEC

FirstroundofIRssenttoMBHYonCaribouissues.Bothanoriginalandammendedversion

22‐May‐12

PublicInterestLawCentre(PILC)‐ConsumersAssociationofCanada‐MBChapter(CAC)sentidentifieddeficienciesdoctoCEC PILC PILC

29‐May‐12CECsends2ndbatchofIRstoMBHydro CEC

Secondrounddealtwithavarietyofissues.




31‐May‐12R.DawsonsendslettertoCEConbehalfofPeguis

Peguis/DawsonLaw

LetteroutlinesnumerousissuessurroundingconsultationswithPeguisFirstNation.LetteractuallysenteveningofMay30.

31‐May‐12

OriginalDeadlineforparticipantstosubmitcommentsonEISdeficiencies

DeadlineextendedtoJune15,andthenagaintoJuly20.

1‐Jun‐12

CECextendsdeadlinetosubmitIRsandEISdeficienciesfromJune15thtoJune30th,2012 CEC

4‐Jun‐12MWLsubmitscommentsonBP3EISdeficiencies

http://manitobawildlands.org/pdfs/HY‐BP3‐MWL‐BP3EISDeficiency‐Comments‐4June2012.pdf MWL

7‐Jun‐12 CECcirculatesupdatedcontactlist CEC

Updatedcontactlistciruclated.ChangesincludetheBipoleIIICoalitionswtichinglawfirms.

7‐Jun‐12CECCirculates3rdBatchofInfoRequesttoMBHydro CEC

8‐Jun‐12CECChairTerrySargeantrespondstoPeguis30May12letter. CEC

CECindicatespositionthatFirstNationsconsultationisoutsidethescopeofthehearings.LetterdatedJune7,butcirculatedJune8.




8‐Jun‐12

JMaddenonbehalfofMMFsendsCECaletteroutliningproceduralissues&IRs(1stbatchbyMMF). MMF

15‐Jun‐12CECcirculateslistofconsultantsreliedupon CEC

15‐Jun‐12CECrespondstoMMF8Jun12letter. CEC

15‐Jun‐12CECannouncedsecondprehearingconference CEC

15‐Jun‐12CECsends4thbatchofIRstoMBHydro CEC

18‐Jun‐12 MBHYIRresponsespackage#1

http://manitobawildlands.org/pdfs/bp3cec/HY‐BP3‐MBHY‐ResponsetoCECIRsPackage1‐18June12.pdf MBHY ProvidesresponsestoCECIR#1

20‐Jun‐12CECextendsdeadlinetosubmitIRsandEISdeficienciestoJuly20 CEC

22‐Jun‐12CECsends5thbatchofIRstoMBHydro CEC

22‐Jun‐12CECsends1staddendumsto5thbatchofIRstoMBHydro CEC

22‐Jun‐12MBHYrespondstoEALBrequestforfurtherinformation.

http://www.gov.mb.ca/conservation/eal/registries/5433bipole/mb_hydro_resp_addinfo.pdf MB‐HY

28‐Jun‐12CECsends2ndaddendumsto5thbatchofIRstoMBHydro CEC




3‐Jul‐12CECcirculates3rdaddendumto5thbatchofIRstoMBHydro CEC

10‐Jul‐12CECCirculatesAgendafor2ndPrehearingConf. CEC

11‐Jul‐12 CAC/PILCsubmitIRs(1stbatch) PILC/CAC

12‐Jul‐12 MBHYIRresponsespackage#2

http://manitobawildlands.org/pdfs/bp3cec/HY‐BP3‐MBHY‐ResponsetoCECIRsPackage2‐12Jul12.pdf MBHY

ProvidesresponsestosomeofthequestionsinCECIRsbatch#2‐5.

12‐Jul‐12CAC/PILCsendletterregardingscheduling. PILC/CAC

18‐Jul‐12 MMFcirculateIRs(2ndbatch) MMF

18‐Jul‐12 MBHYIRresponsespackage#3

http://manitobawildlands.org/pdfs/bp3cec/HY‐BP3‐MBHY‐ResponsetoCECIRsPackage3‐18Jul12.pdf MBHY

ProvidesresponsestosomeofthequestionsinCECIRsbatch#2‐5.

19‐Jul‐12CECCirculatesUpdatedFundingAllocations CEC

$100,000GiventoTCNafterfundingdeadline.

19‐Jul‐12 CECPreHearingConference#2 CEC

19‐Jul‐12CECAnnouncesMotionsHearingsforAugust16&August30.

Notificationtimelinesandothermotionsproceduresalsodiscussed.

19‐Jul‐12BipoleIIICoalitionSubmitsIRstoCEC(1stbatch) BP3Coalition

Requestwerenotforwarded,andsomeoftherequestsremaininlimbo.

19‐Jul‐12

CAC/PILCCirculatesDocumentOutliningIRProblemsatPrehearingConf. CAC/PILC




19‐Jul‐12

MBHydroRespondstoEnv.ApprovalBranchRequestformoreinfo.

http://www.gov.mb.ca/conservation/eal/registries/5433bipole/mb_hydro_resp_addinfo.pdf MB‐Gov‐EALB

LetterfromHydroisdatedJune22,2012,butresponsewasnotposteduntilJuly19,2012.

20‐Jul‐12CAC/PILCSubmitsIRstoCEC(2ndfromPILC) CAC/PILC

20‐Jul‐12CECasksforpossibleBP3motionsfromparticipants CEC

20‐Jul‐12ManitobaWildlandssubmitsIRstoCEC(endoffirstround)

http://manitobawildlands.org/pdfs/HY‐BP3‐MWL‐IRs‐20Jul12.pdf MWL

20‐Jul‐12DeadlineforparticipantstosubmitIRs(1stround)

21‐Jul‐12 2ndRoundofIRsbegin

23‐Jul‐122ndPrehearingMeetingConfTranscript

http://www.cecmanitoba.ca/resource/hearings/36/cecjuly1912a.pdf CEC

23‐Jul‐122ndPrehearingMeetingConfSummary

http://www.cecmanitoba.ca/resource/hearings/36/Pre‐Hrg%20Report%20‐%20July%202012.pdf CEC

27‐Jul‐12CECCirculatesLetter(datedJuly26,2012)toParticipants CEC

ChairmanSargeantchidesparticipantsaboutduplicationandrelevancyofinformationrequestssent.CECdidnotvetinformationrequestssentinthelastfewdays.




27‐Jul‐12CECsends6thbatchofIRstoMBHydro. CEC

CECdidnotvettheseIRsbutrathersimplyforwardedMMF,MWL,&CAC/PILC.BP3CoalitionIRsnotforwarded.

31‐Jul‐12MBHYrespondstoIRS‐package#4

http://manitobawildlands.org/pdfs/bp3cec/HY‐BP3‐MBHY‐ResponsetoCECIRsPackage4‐31Jul12.pdf MB‐HY

ThisincludesresponsetoCECquestionsupuntilJuly3rd,butnotresponsetoquestionsforwardedtoMBHYbytheCECJuly27,2012(approx.200).Packageincludedattachmentswhichcanbefoundat:http://manitobawildlands.org/develop_future_bipole_cec.htm#cec‐proceedings‐aug302012)

31‐Jul‐12DeadlineMBHYtorespondtoallIRrequests(1stround)

MBHYdidnotrespondtoinformationrequestforwardedafterJuly3,2012.

1‐Aug‐12MBHYfilessupplementalinformationontheEIS

https://www.hydro.mb.ca/projects/bipoleIII/bpIII_supplemental_materials_july_31_12.pdf

Descriptiondoesnotclearlystatewhatmaterialsare.

1‐Aug‐12CECsendsMBHYAddendumtoIR#6. CEC

IncludesNFAATquestionvettedbyCECandotherquestions'inadvertentlymissed.'




7‐Aug‐12

EALBrequestsadditionalinformationfromMBHY,basedonrequestsfromaboriginalrelationsbranch.

http://www.gov.mb.ca/conservation/eal/registries/5433bipole/req_add_info_080712.pdf EALB

PostedonlinenearendofAugust.

8‐Aug‐12MBHYfilessupplementalreportonCaribou

https://www.hydro.mb.ca/projects/bipoleIII/BPIII_CaribouSupplementalReport_August2012.pdf MBHY

Reportbasedondatacollectedoverspring‐summer‐fallof2011.

8‐Aug‐12DeadlinetofileSubstantiveMotions Deadlineis12pm(NOON).

8‐Aug‐12CACfilesMotionforhearingAug16.

http://manitobawildlands.org/pdfs/bp3cec/HY‐BP3‐CACC‐PILC‐MotionandAttachmentA.pdf CAC/PILC

Requestsadjournment.Furtherattachmentavailableat:http://manitobawildlands.org/develop_future_bipole_cec.htm#cec‐proceedings‐aug302012

8‐Aug‐12BipoleIIICoalitonfilesMotionforhearingAug16.

http://manitobawildlands.org/pdfs/bp3cec/HY‐BP3‐BP3Coalition‐NoticeofMotion‐8Aug12.pdf

BP3Coalition/DarcyDeacon Requestsadjournment.

8‐Aug‐12PeguisFirstNationfilesMotionforhearingAug16.

http://manitobawildlands.org/pdfs/bp3cec/Peguis‐HY‐BP3‐NoticeMotionforAdjourn‐8Aug12.pdf

Peguis/DawsonLaw Requestsadjournment.




12‐Aug‐12MBHYcirculatesresponsetomotions

http://manitobawildlands.org/pdfs/bp3cec/Peguis‐HY‐BP3‐NoticeMotionforAdjourn‐8Aug12.pdf MB‐HY

Note:wasnotcirculatedtoallparticipants.

13‐Aug‐12DeadlinetofileResponsetoSubstantiveMotions Deadlineis12pm(NOON).

13‐Aug‐12 MMFfilesResponsetoMotions

http://manitobawildlands.org/pdfs/bp3cec/HY‐BP3‐MMF‐LettertoCECreReplyto8AugMotionsfor16Aughearings‐13Aug12.pdf MMF

13‐Aug‐12 GPMfilesResponsetoMotions

http://manitobawildlands.org/pdfs/bp3cec/HY‐BP3‐GPM‐Responseto8Aug12MotionsforAug16hearing‐13Aug12.pdf GPM

13‐Aug‐12 MWLfilesResponsetoMotions

http://manitobawildlands.org/pdfs/bp3cec/MWL‐HY‐BP3‐ResponsetoCECBP3Motions‐13Aug12‐v2.pdf MWL

13‐Aug‐12CECCirculatesAgendaforMotionsHearingAugust16 CEC




15‐Aug‐12MBHYrespondstoIRS‐package#5

http://manitobawildlands.org/pdfs/bp3cec/HY‐BP3‐MBHY‐ResponsetoCECIRsPackage5‐15Aug12.pdf MB‐HY

Theseresponsesare15dayspastJuly31,2012deadlineforHydrotorespond.

16‐Aug‐12

MotionsHearingonSubstantiveIssues(motionstoadjourn,aboriginalconsultationmotions)

Locationdetailsstilltobeconfirmed.

16‐Aug‐12

CECAnnouncesDeadlinefor2ndRoundIRswillbeextendeduntilNOONAugust24

BP3Coalition,CAC,&PeguisMotionsallheard.

17‐Aug‐12

EALBTechnicalAdvisorycommentsonSupplementalEISdatedJuly31,2012

http://www.gov.mb.ca/conservation/eal/registries/5433bipole/tac_comm_suppinfo.pdf


17‐Aug‐12OriginalCancelleddeadlineforsubmissionof2ndRoundofIRs

DeadlinewasmovedbackatAug16MotionshearinguntilAugust24,2012atnoon.CECannouncestheywillnotvet2ndroundIRs,willsendasistoHydro.(CECalsomakesnewrulethat2ndroundIRsmuststemfromfirstroundIRs.)




20‐Aug‐12

CECcirculatestranscriptandsummary(viae‐mail)fromAug16motionshearing.

http://www.cecmanitoba.ca/resource/hearings/36/Transcriptcecaug1612a.pdf CEC

SummaryindicatesupdatedIRdeadlinesandthatthesearesupposedtoonlyflowfromanswerstofirstroundquestions(neverstatedwhenasecondroundwasannouncedattheJuly19,2012pre‐hearingconf).

20‐Aug‐12 CECcirculatesMB‐HYwitnesslist MB‐HY

Listprovidesonlynameswithfewdetails.Documentattachedinsamee‐mailabovesummarizesAug16,2012motionshearingresults

21‐Aug‐12

CAC/PILCsendsanoticeindicatingcertaininformationrequestsfromRound1havestillnotbeenanswered.CAC/PILCexplainsthisunderminestheirabilitytosendinRound2inforequests. CAC/PILC

Theseresponsesarenownearlythreeweekspastdue.

21‐Aug‐12

MWLsendsanoticeindicatingtherewasnopreviousindicationthatRound2IRswouldberestrictedtoquestionsstemmingfromRound1questions. MWL

22‐Aug‐12MBHYrespondstoIRS‐package#6

http://manitobawildlands.org/pdfs/bp3cec/HY‐BP3‐MBHY‐ResponsetoCECIRsPackage6‐22Aug12.pdf MB‐HY/CEC

CathyJohnsonindicatesthisisthelastoftheIRs.Thereisnoindextoverifythis,andthismakesfirstroundIRs22dayslate.



Date Event/Document/Motion URLIfAvailable Source Comments/Notes22‐Aug‐12 DeadlinetofileRoutineMotions Deadlineis12pm(NOON).

22‐Aug‐12

MMFasksfordelaytofilenoticeofitsmotionregardingaboriginalconsultationfromAug.30,2012motionsdateuntilSept.11,2012motionsdate.

http://manitobawildlands.org/pdfs/bp3cec/HY‐BP3‐MMFLettertoCECreDelayinFilingMMFMotion‐22Aug12.pdf MMF

InititallyCEChadindicateditwouldreservedecisiononPeguismotionuntilMMFmotionisheard,butbecauseofdelay,nolongerrequired.

22‐Aug‐12GPMfilesmotionastoscopeofissuestobeconsidered.

http://greenparty.mb.ca/system/files/files/GPMNoticeofMotion‐22Aug2012‐FNL.pdf GPM

CECrefusestohearmotiononAugust30,2012.

22‐Aug‐12

CECcirculatesletterindicatingtheywillnotbehearinganymoremotionsonscopeoradjournment.TheyalsoannouncetheyhavesentalettertotheMinisteraskingtoclairfiytermsofreferenceforproceedings/hearings. CEC

ThisannouncementeffectivelycancelsAug.30,2012motionshearing.

22‐Aug‐12BrianMeronek,lawyerfortheBP3CoalasksforcopyofCECletter.

BP3Coalition/DarcyDeacon

22‐Aug‐12

CECrespondstoMeronekindicatingthattheywillnotshareacopyofthelettersenttotheMinisteruntiltheyreceivearesponsefromtheMinister. CEC

22‐Aug‐12

CECcirculatesFrenchcopyofthetermsofreferenceforCECproceedings/hearings. CEC/MB‐Gov




23‐Aug‐12

CACsendslettertoMinister(copiedtoallparticpants,proponent,CEC)indicatingtheywanttoprovidecommentsonreviewofTermsofReference. CAC/PILC

PreliminaryletteraskingforMinistertoconsidertheirposition.

24‐Aug‐12AmendedDeadlineforSecondRoundIRs CEC

CECnotvettingthisroundofIRs,butwillsendasistoHydro.(CECalsomakesnewrulethat2ndroundIRsmuststemfromfirstroundIRs.)

24‐Aug‐12 MMFfiles2ndRoundofIRs MMF24‐Aug‐12 GPMfiles2ndRoundofIRs GPM24‐Aug‐12 Peguisfiles2ndRoundofIRs Peguis

24‐Aug‐12 MWLfiles2ndRoundofIRs

http://manitobawildlands.org/pdfs/MWLInfoRequests24Aug12‐FNL.pdf MWL

24‐Aug‐12 CACfiles2ndRoundofIRs CAC24‐Aug‐12 BP3Coalfiles2ndRoundofIRs BP3Coal

27‐Aug‐12

DeadlinetofileresponsetomotionsforAug.30,2012motionshearing(Cancelled)

August30,2012motionshearingcancelled‐CECrequeststermsofreferenceclarificationfromMinister.




28‐Aug‐12

CECCirculatesUpdatedContactList‐Addinganadditionalunfundedparticipant:PineCreekFirstNation. CEC

28‐Aug‐12CECAnnouncesPineCreekasadditionalunfundedparticpant CEC

PineCreekaddedasparticpant,howeverotherFirstNationsappliedtobeparticpantsweretoldparticpantapplicationprocesswasclosed.Notclearwhydiscrepancyintreatment,appearstobebias.

28‐Aug‐12

CAC/PILCcirculatesletterMinsiterandallparticpants,proponent,CEC,etc.re:NFAAT. CAC/PILC

ThisletterlaysoutinmoredetailthanAug23letterwhyCACfeelsbroadNFAATisneeded.

29‐Aug‐12

EALBrequestsadditionalinformationfromMBHY,basedonfurtherrequestsfromAboriginalRelationsBranch.

http://www.gov.mb.ca/conservation/eal/registries/5433bipole/add_info_082912.pdf EALB


29‐Aug‐12

EALBTechnicalAdvisorycommentsonSupplementalCaribouTechnicalReportdatedAugust8,2012

http://www.gov.mb.ca/conservation/eal/registries/5433bipole/tac_comm_caribou.pdf EALB


29‐Aug‐12MMFsendsletteraskingforclarificationonmaps MMF

30‐Aug‐12Cancelledmotionshearingintiallyscheduled CEC

Cancelled.CECrefusedtohearmotionssubmittedonscopeoradjournment,orproceduralmatters.




30‐Aug‐12

CECcirculatesAugust20,2012lettersenttoMinisterre:ClarificationonTermsofReference.

http://greenparty.mb.ca/sites/default/files/pdf/Ministers%20letter%20T%20or%20R%2C%20August%2020‐1.pdf CEC AsksforclarificationonNFAAT.

30‐Aug‐12

CECcirculatesAugust23,2012responsefromMinisteronclarificationontermsofreference.

http://greenparty.mb.ca/sites/default/files/pdf/Minister%20response%20NFAAT‐1.pdf CEC/MB‐Gov

MinisterrespondsthatNFAATisnotwithinthetermsofreferenceforhearings.

30‐Aug‐12 CECrulesonCAC/PILCmotion

http://manitobawildlands.org/pdfs/bp3cec/HY‐BP3‐MotionRuling‐CAC‐30Aug12.pdf CEC

Motionfor120dayadjournmentnotgranted.

30‐Aug‐12 CECrulesonBP3Coalmotion

http://manitobawildlands.org/pdfs/bp3cec/HY‐BP3‐MotionRuling‐BP3Coalition‐30Aug12.pdf CEC


31‐Aug‐12CECrulesonPeguisFirstNationmotion

http://www.cecmanitoba.ca/resource/hearings/36/Peguis%20decision%20all.pdf CEC


31‐Aug‐12

Originalcancelleddeadlineforhydrotorespondto2ndroundofIrs CEC

CECMovesdeadlineback1weektoSept7,2012atAug16,2012Motionshearing.CECannouncestheywillnotvet2ndroundIRs.




4‐Sep‐12

JMaddenonbehalfofMMFsendsCECaletterwithquestionregardingschedulingandconfirmationofwitnesses. MMF

LetterindicatesexpertsMMFintendstocall,andthepreferreddatesMMFexpertswishtotestify.

5‐Sep‐12CECcirculatesposterwithhearingdatesandlocations. CEC

Posterprovideslistofdates,times,andlocationsforhearings

5‐Sep‐12

CECsendsoute‐mailconfirming3rdPrehearingconferenceonSeptember11,2012 CEC

E‐mailcomfirmslocationofMilen.RminWpgConventionCentreandstarttimeof10am.

7‐Sep‐12

Hydroprovidesresponsestosecondroundinformationrequests. MB‐HY/CEC

Hydrorefusestoanswermanyofthequestionssubmitted.

7‐Sep‐12MWLrequestsfurtherclarificationonMB‐HYwitnesslist MWL

Asksfordetailsastowhoisemployee,contractor,andwhichcompaniesprovidedservices.

7‐Sep‐12

Hydroprovidesresponsestosecondroundinformationrequestsasperseconddeadlineof12pmSept7,2012 MB‐HY/CEC

Hydrorefusestoanswermanyofthequestionssubmitted.

10‐Sep‐12CECcirculatesagendafor3rdPrehearingConference CEC




11‐Sep‐123rdPreHearingConference/MotionsHearing CEC

CANCELLED:wasinitiallysupposedtobeonlypre‐hearingconference,butatAug16,2012motionshearingCECannouncedtheywouldhearmotionsaswell.ThenCECcancelledmotionshearingrefusingtohearmotionsonadjournmentsorscope.

12‐Sep‐12

PineCreeksendsoute‐mailconfirmingtheisssuesofmostimportancetothem,andasksthathydrohaveexpertsavailableinDauphinfortheseissues. PineCreek

Identifiedconcerns:1)Watershed;2)On‐goingvegetationcontrol;3)PossiblePollutants;4)MooseHabitat;5)BlueberryGrounds;6)TraditionalMedicines;7)Trapping.

13‐Sep‐12

CECcirculatestranscriptsfromSeptember11,2012Pre‐hearingConfernce.

http://www.cecmanitoba.ca/resource/hearings/36/cecsept1112a.pdf CEC

17‐Sep‐12

Deadlineforparticpantstosubmitoutlineofpresentationsorexperts,andCVsalongwiththewitnesses. CEC

ParticpantsmustprovideoverviewofwhattheyintendtopresentbySeptember17,2012atnoon.




17‐Sep‐12

Deadlineforparticipantstosubmitsubstantivemotions12pm(NOON). CEC

SubstantivemotionsmustbesubmittedtoCEC14daysbeforeOcotber1startofhearings.Motionsonroutinematterscanalsobefiledduringthehearing.

17‐Sep‐12 MMFsubmitsOutline/Experts MMF17‐Sep‐12 CAC/PILCsubmitsOutline/Experts CAC/PILC17‐Sep‐12 PeguissubmitsOutline/Experts Peguis17‐Sep‐12 SCNsubmitsOutline/Experts SCN

17‐Sep‐12PineCreek(PCFN)submitsOutline/Experts PCFN

17‐Sep‐12 BP3CoalsubmitsOutline/Experts BP3Coal17‐Sep‐12 TCNsubmitsOutline/Experts TCN17‐Sep‐12 MB‐HYsubmitsOutline/Experts MB‐HY

17‐Sep‐12MWLandGPMdonotsubmitOutlines

18‐Sep‐12

CECnotifiesparticipantsofupdatedUSBfromMB‐HY‐updatingMapandotherinfo CEC/MB‐HY

24‐Sep‐12CECcirculatesdrafthearingschedule CEC

24‐Sep‐12MWLaskswhytheyarenotofferedanopeningstatement MMF

24‐Sep‐12CECrespondsthatMWLcanaskquestionviaPeguis/SCN CEC

25‐Sep‐12

CouncilforPeguisobjectstoconflictofMWLaskingquestionsassuggestedbyCEC Peguis




25‐Sep‐12 CECcirculatesupdatedSchedule CEC

NewschedulegivesMWLandGPMachancetopresentanopeningstatement.

26‐Sep‐12

CAC/PILCsubmitsupdatetotheirOutline/Experts‐re:CummualtiveEffects CAC/PILC

ProfessorBramNobleandProfessorJillGunnAdded

28‐Sep‐12CECcirculatesMB‐HYresponse29Aug12TACcomments MB‐HY/CEC

Hydroletterisdated20Sep.'12.

28‐Sep‐12CECrequestsa"commitmentsdocument"MB‐HY CEC

CECnoticeddiscrepanciesincommitmentsmadeinvariousEISdocuments.Aksedforasingleall‐indocument.

1‐Oct‐12

9am‐5pmatFt.GarrySpaandConferenceCentre,222Broadway,Winnipeg,MB

http://www.cecmanitoba.ca/hearings/index.cfm?hearingid=36#2 CEC

HearingsWeek1(Monday‐Winnipeg)‐HEARINGSBEGIN

1‐Oct‐12 HearingsbegininWinnipeg.

*Note:PagenumberreferencestoCECTranscriptsbelowareovertheentirelengthofthehearings.

1‐Oct‐12OpeningCommentsbyCECChairmanandSecretary

http://cecmanitoba.ca/resource/hearings/36/Bipole%20Oct.%201.pdf Transcriptpp.1‐11

1‐Oct‐12

TBraun,Dir.ofMB‐Gov‐EALBprovidesprensentationoverviewofenv.licensinginMB.

http://cecmanitoba.ca/resource/hearings/36/EAB%20Presentation%20to%20CEC%20Hearing%202012%20October%201%20Final.pdf MB‐Gov‐EALB Transcriptpp.11‐16




1‐Oct‐12ManitobaHydrodeliversopeningstatement

http://cecmanitoba.ca/resource/hearings/36/Bipole%20Oct.%201.pdf MB‐HY Transcriptpp.16‐21

1‐Oct‐12 PCFNdeliversopeningstatement

http://cecmanitoba.ca/resource/hearings/36/Bipole%20Oct.%201.pdf PCFN

Transcriptpp.21‐27&86‐90.W.Mills,representativeforPineCreek,wasatfirstdeniedtherighttomakeapresentationafterChiefBoucher.

1‐Oct‐12 MMFdeliversopeningstatement

http://cecmanitoba.ca/resource/hearings/36/Bipole%20Oct.%201.pdf MMF Transcriptpp.31‐42

1‐Oct‐12

MMFcirculatesmapofwhereMMFtraditionalhunt(MetisbreadbasketofMB).

http://cecmanitoba.ca/resource/hearings/36/MMF%20001%20‐%20Bread%20Basket.doc MMF

1‐Oct‐12

MMFcirculatese‐mailtoparticpantswithtwocasesreferencedinopeningattached:1)Paulv.BritishColumbia2)KwikwetlemFirstNationv.BritishColumbia MMF

1‐Oct‐12BP3Coalitiondeliversopeningstatement

http://cecmanitoba.ca/resource/hearings/36/Bipole%20Oct.%201.pdf BP3Coal Transcriptpp.42‐48




1‐Oct‐12CAC/PILCdeliversopeningstatement

http://cecmanitoba.ca/resource/hearings/36/Bipole%20Oct.%201.pdf CAC/PILC Transcriptpp.48‐60

1‐Oct‐12CAC/PILCcirculatedhand‐outduringopening.

http://www.cecmanitoba.ca/resource/hearings/36/CAC%20‐001&002.pdf CAC/PILC

1‐Oct‐12 MWLdeliversopeningstatement

http://cecmanitoba.ca/resource/hearings/36/Bipole%20Oct.%201.pdf MWL Transcriptpp.60‐65

1‐Oct‐12 GPMdeliversopeningstatement

http://cecmanitoba.ca/resource/hearings/36/Bipole%20Oct.%201.pdf GPM Transcriptpp.65‐74

1‐Oct‐12PeguisFNdeliversopeningstatement

http://cecmanitoba.ca/resource/hearings/36/Bipole%20Oct.%201.pdf Peguis

Transcriptpp.74‐80&80‐86.StatementwasspiltbetweenCouncillorMikeSutherlandandPeguislawyerR.Dawson.

1‐Oct‐12StatementfromPeguisFNChiefGlennHudsoncirculated

http://www.cecmanitoba.ca/resource/hearings/36/2012‐10‐01_peguis_bipole_chief‐hudson‐opening‐BPSub%20001.pdf Peguis

ChiefHudsonwasunabletoattendinperson,butcirculatedawrittenstatement.OralstatementsforPeguisweredeliveredbyCouncillorMikeSutherlandandPeguislawyerR.Dawson.




1‐Oct‐12

EdTymofichuk,MB‐HYVPofTransmission,deliveredpresentationonwhyBP3isneededforreliability. MB‐HY

PresentationnotavailableonCECsite,asitistoolargeforMB‐Govwebcriteria.Transcriptpp.90‐144.RequestfromCEC

1‐Oct‐12

G.Neufeld,DivMgrforMB‐HY,deliveredapresentationonsystemplanning.

http://cecmanitoba.ca/resource/hearings/36/MH%20‐%20042Neufeld_CleanEnvrionmentCommission_Final.pdf MB‐HY

PresentationavailableonCECwebsite.Transcriptpp.144‐160.

1‐Oct‐12

R.Mazur,MB‐HYSystemPlanMgr,deliveredapresentationonsystemplanning.

http://cecmanitoba.ca/resource/hearings/36/MH%20‐043Mazur_CleanEnvironmentCommission_Final9_30.pdf MB‐HY

PresentationavailableonCECwebsite.Transcriptpp.160‐197.

2‐Oct‐12



HearingsWeek1(Tuesday‐Winnipeg)

2‐Oct‐12 Oct.1Transcriptposted

http://cecmanitoba.ca/resource/hearings/36/Bipole%20Oct.%201.pdf CEC

2‐Oct‐12

Dr.W.H.Bailey,aMB‐HYconsultantonelectro‐magneticfields,deliveredapresentation.

http://www.cecmanitoba.ca/resource/hearings/36/MH%20‐%20045%20Joyal_CleanEnvironmentCommission_EACP.pdf MB‐HY

PresentationavailableonCECwebsite.Transriptatpp.201




2‐Oct‐12Dr.BaileyexaminedbyManitobaHydro CEC Seetranscriptpp.202‐241

2‐Oct‐12

Dr.Baileycross‐examinedbytheCEC,thenparticipants(PCFN,MMF,BP3Coal,Peguis),andlastlymembersofthepublic(Mr.Ross&Ms.Hamilton). CEC Seetranscriptpp.241‐301

2‐Oct‐12

TrevorJoyal,MB‐HYemployee,deliverdapresentationontheEnv.lAsess.

http://cecmanitoba.ca/resource/hearings/36/MH%20‐%20045%20Joyal_CleanEnvironmentCommission_EACP.pdf CEC Seetranscriptpp.308‐420

3‐Oct‐12



HearingsWeek1(Wednesday‐Winnipeg)

3‐Oct‐12 Oct.2Transcriptposted

http://cecmanitoba.ca/resource/hearings/36/oct212.pdf CEC Transcriptpp.201‐427

3‐Oct‐12

FinlayMacInnes,MB‐HYemployeeinGillamManitoba,presentedonnortherngeneration.MacInneswasalsoexaminedbyManitobaHydroandCECpanelmembers.

PowerpointnotavailableonCECwebsite.Transcriptpp.430‐450.RequestfromCEC




3‐Oct‐12

DebraZebrowski,ManagerofPolicyandStrategicInitiativesMB‐HYAborig.RelationsDiv.,presentedonaboriginalengagementandcommunitydevelopmentinitiatives.ZebrowskiwasalsoexaminedbyManitobaHydroandCECpanelmembers.

http://cecmanitoba.ca/resource/hearings/36/MH%20‐%20048%20ZEBROWSKI_CleanEnvironmentCommission%20_Aboriginal.pdf CEC Transcriptpp.451‐484

3‐Oct‐12

RobElder,MB‐HYengineer,deliveredapresentationonconstructionofthenorthandsouthconverterstations.


3‐Oct‐12

GlennPenner,MB‐HYengineer,deliveredapresentationonconstructionofthetransmissionlineandcorridor.




3‐Oct‐12

Cross‐examinationoftheOct.1presentationsMr.Neufeldonsystemdesign,andMr.Mazuronsystemplanning.AlsoincludedpresentationbyMr.Tymofichukonreliability,buthewaspersonallyunavailableforcross‐examination.

http://cecmanitoba.ca/resource/hearings/36/oct212.pdf CEC

Transcriptpp.527‐603.Note:duetounavailabilityofCAC'slawyer,therewereallowedtocross‐examineonOct.4.

3‐Oct‐12

Cross‐examinationofTrevorJoyalbyPineCreek,BP3Coalition,Peguis,andGPM.Otherparticpantsweregiventimetoaskquestionsthefollowingmorning.

http://cecmanitoba.ca/resource/hearings/36/oct212.pdf CEC Transcriptpp.605


4‐Oct‐12



HearingsWeek1(Thursday‐Winnipeg)

4‐Oct‐12

Oct.3,2012Transcripte‐mailedtoparticipantsinAMandpostedinevening

http://cecmanitoba.ca/resource/hearings/36/cecoct312.pdf CEC Transcriptpp.428‐663

4‐Oct‐12

Cross‐examinationwascomposedofasingleMB‐HYpanelcomposedofMcGarry,Neufeld,Joyal,andZebrowski. CEC

WilliamslawyerforCAC,andMaddenLawyerforMMFweregivenopportunitiestocross‐examinewitnessesthattheycouldnotthedaybeforeduetoschedulingconflicts.

4‐Oct‐12Cross‐examinationbyWilliamsforCAC.




4‐Oct‐12Cross‐examinationbyMaddenforMMF.


4‐Oct‐12

Cross‐examinationofMB‐HYMcGarry/DyckpresentationsbyTCN


4‐Oct‐12

Cross‐examinationofMB‐HYMcGarry/DyckpresentationsbyPineCreek


4‐Oct‐12

Cross‐examinationofMB‐HYMcGarry/DyckpresentationsbyMMF


4‐Oct‐12

Cross‐examinationofMB‐HYMcGarry/DyckpresentationsbyBP3Coal



4‐Oct‐12

Cross‐examinationofMB‐HYMcGarry/DyckpresentationsbyMWL


4‐Oct‐12

Cross‐examinationofMB‐HYMcGarry/DyckpresentationsbyGPM


4‐Oct‐12

Cross‐examinationofMB‐HYMacInnes/ZebrowskipresentationsbyPineCreek


4‐Oct‐12

Cross‐examinationofMB‐HYMacInnes/ZebrowskipresentationsbyTCN


4‐Oct‐12

Cross‐examinationofMB‐HYMacInnes/ZebrowskipresentationsbyPeguis




4‐Oct‐12

Cross‐examinationofMB‐HYMacInnes/ZebrowskipresentationsbyPineCreek


5‐Oct‐12



HearingsWeek1(Friday‐Winnipeg)

5‐Oct‐12

Cross‐examinationofMB‐HYpresentationbyMacInnes/ZebrowskibyCAC


5‐Oct‐12*Note:MMFlawyerMaddenwasill.

CECchairstatedhewouldbegivenasecondopportunitytocross‐examineinlateOctoberwhenhearingsreturntoWinnipeg.


5‐Oct‐12

ExaminationofMacInnes/ZebrowskipanelbyCECpanelmembers.


5‐Oct‐12

Cross‐examinationofMB‐HYElder/PennerpresentationbyPineCreek.


5‐Oct‐12

Cross‐examinationofMB‐HYElder/PennerpresentationbyBP3Coal


5‐Oct‐12



5‐Oct‐12

ExaminationofMB‐HYElder/PennerpresentationbyCECpanelmembers




5‐Oct‐12



5‐Oct‐12

ExaminationofMB‐HYElder/PennerpresentationbyCECpanelmembers


10‐Oct‐12

7pm‐9pmatGillamRecreationCentre,235MattonabeeAve.,Gillam,MB


HearingsWeek2(WednesdayEvening‐Gillam)

10‐Oct‐12

CEChearingsinGillam7‐8pmOctober10th&9amto3:30pmOctober11,2012.

GillamhearingstranscriptsnotreleaseduntilOctober15,2012

10‐Oct‐12CECprovidesopeningremarksforeveningsessioninGillam.

http://cecmanitoba.ca/resource/hearings/36/oct212.pdf Transcriptpp.1090‐1092


10‐Oct‐12

MMF(ThompsonRegion)PresentationbyJulydaLagimodiere.

http://cecmanitoba.ca/resource/hearings/36/CEC%20Hearing%20‐%20MMF%20Speaking%20Notes%20for%20Julyda%20Lagimodiere%20‐%20FINAL%20(2).pdf MMF Transcriptpp.1092‐1108

11‐Oct‐12

9am‐5pmatGillamRecreationCentre,235MattonabeeAve.,Gillam,MB


HearingsWeek2(ThursdayAll‐Day‐Gillam)

11‐Oct‐12 OpeningcommentsbyCEC Transcriptp.1107

11‐Oct‐12MB‐HYNeufeld&PhinPresentations

http://cecmanitoba.ca/resource/hearings/36/Road%20show.pdf

Transcriptpp.1108‐1135&pp.1135‐1156



11‐Oct‐12CECPanelExaminationofNeufeld&Phin

http://cecmanitoba.ca/resource/hearings/36/CECGillam.pdf Transcriptpp.1156‐1161

11‐Oct‐12 QuestionsbyMr.Massan


11‐Oct‐12 QuestionsbyMr.Moose


11‐Oct‐12 MB‐HYKuzdakpresentation


11‐Oct‐12ExaminationofKuzdakbyCECPanel



11‐Oct‐12 FoxLakeCreeNationPresentation


15‐Oct‐12GillamTranscriptpostedonCECwebsite

http://cecmanitoba.ca/resource/hearings/36/CECGillam.pdf

CEChasindicatedtheremaybesomelaginpostingdocumentswhenhearingsareheldoutoftown.

15‐Oct‐127pm‐9pmatJuniperCentre,108NelsonRd.,Thompson,MB


HearingsWeek3(MondayEvening‐Thompson)

16‐Oct‐129am‐5pmatJuniperCentre,108NelsonRd.,Thompson,MB


HearingsWeek3(TuesdayAll‐Day‐Thompson)



17‐Oct‐12

7pm‐9pmatKikiwakInnandConferenceCentre,Hwy#10,ThePas,MB


HearingsWeek3(WednesdayEvening‐ThePas)

18‐Oct‐12

9am‐5pmatKikiwakInnandConferenceCentre,Hwy#10,ThePas,MB


HearingsWeek3(ThursdayAll‐Day‐ThePas)

22‐Oct‐1210am‐5pmatWatsonArtsCentre,104‐1stAve.SW,Dauphin,MB


HearingsWeek4(MondayAll‐Day‐Dauphin)

24‐Oct‐12

9:30am‐5pmatCanadInn,2401SaskatchewanAve.,PortageLaPrairie,MB


HearingsWeek4(WednesdayAll‐Day‐Portage)

26‐Oct‐12

9am‐5pmatNivervilleHeritageCentre,100HeritageTrail,Niverville,MB


HearingsWeek4(FridayAll‐Day‐Niverville)


29‐Oct‐12



HearingsWeek5(MondayAll‐Day‐Winnipeg)

30‐Oct‐12



HearingsWeek5(TuesdayAll‐Day‐Winnipeg)

31‐Oct‐12



HearingsWeek5(WednesdayAll‐Day‐Winnipeg)

01‐Nov‐12

1pm‐5pm&7pm‐9pmatFt.GarrySpaandConferenceCentre,222Broadway,Winnipeg,MB


HearingsWeek5(ThursdayAfternoon&Evening‐Winnipeg)



05‐Nov‐12




06‐Nov‐12




07‐Nov‐12




08‐Nov‐12

1pm‐5pm&7pm‐9pmatFt.GarrySpaandConferenceCentre,222Broadway,Winnipeg,MB


HearingsWeek6(ThursdayAfternoon&Evening‐Winnipeg)

13‐Nov‐129am‐5pmatWinnipegConventionCentre,Winnipeg,MB









HearingsWeek7(ThursdayAll‐Day‐Winnipeg)














HearingsWeek8(ThursdayAll‐Day‐Winnipeg)

26‐Nov‐12

9am‐4:30pmatFortGarrySpaandConferenceCentreProvencherRoom,Winnipeg,MB CEC

*Note:CECannoucedadditionaldatesonOctober18,2012

27‐Nov‐12

9am‐4:30pmatFortGarrySpaandConferenceCentreProvencherRoom,Winnipeg,MB CEC

*Note:CECannoucedadditionaldatesonOctober18,2012

25‐Feb‐13 RoughDeadlineforCECreport CEC

AssumeshearingsendNovember27,2012‐CECreportrequiredbyatlatest90daysafterhearing