Several intervenors left day two of the Energy East pipeline hearings empty handed when it came to answers they wanted from TransCanada.
TransCanada panelists noted that while in the pre-approval stages, specific details on things like emergency response plans are not available as it’s currently too early in the process. They did, however, say preliminary work has begun with first responders in Saint John and across the province.
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Colin Seeley, a landowner who would be affected by the pipeline’s creation, used his 20 minutes as an intervenor to pose questions about emergency relief in the event of an oil spill.
He says he was unsatisfied, but also not surprised by the lack of answers provided to him.
“They’re in the business of making money and it’s my belief that they couldn’t care less about my interests or my environment,” Seeley said.
TransCanada said in a statement that they have met with more than 300 landowners since 2013 in addition to hosting 19 open houses which were attended by thousands.
They also said they take any concerns raised seriously, and plan to continue to meet with stakeholders in order to address issues as best as they can.
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The discussions continue on Wednesday, wrapping up the three days in Saint John which kicked off the cross country hearings.
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