Can export contracts be filed in confidence with the Board?
All applications are public and are filed on the NEB website unless accompanied by a request for an order of confidentiality under Section 16.1 of the NEB Act. For contract specific permit applications, paragraph 9(g) of the Electricity Regulations requires applicants to file a copy of any electricity transfer agreement that covers the proposed exportation of electricity. If an exporter wishes to file an export contract in confidence, it should request confidentiality under Section 16.1 of the NEB Act and provide the reasons why the contract should be kept confidential. The Board may also set up a process asking for comments from others who may have a view on whether a Section 16.1 order should be granted. After considering all comments, the Board would make its decision on whether or not to issue such an order. For blanket electricity export permits, electricity transfer agreements are not included in the application as they are not yet in place. As a consequence, a condition is place
