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NB Power Transmission is planning the construction of a 345 kV transmission line and interconnection with New England, which would be utilized for import and export opportunities. All necessary approvals for construction of the Canadian portion of the IPL are now in place.

A joint development agreement between NB Power Transmission and Bangor Hydro, an EMERA Inc. company, allows the IPL to reach the Orrington, Maine destination. Bangor Hydro will proceed with the acquisition of required state and federal permits for the construction of the United States portion of the line.

Project Update - September 2006

Important Notice – Submission for Helicopter Structure Construction - September, 2006

NOTICE April 2007: NB Power Transmission to use helicopters to erect structures for the construction of the International Power Line

Motorist and residents in the area that stretches from the Point Lepreau area, route 785, to the crossing point near the US border, north of St. Stephen, may notice helicopters in the air.

A heavy-lift helicopter is being used to erect structures for the construction of NB Power’s International Power Line and a smaller support helicopter will be used to transport personnel and tools to structure locations.

The heavy-lift helicopter will transfer and place the structures on pre-constructed footings. The heavy-lift helicopter will hover at each structure location for a few minutes. It will be used to hold the structure in a vertical position while ground crews install the bolts connecting the poles to the footing.

For information on this project call 1-866-754-7727 or KDuguay@nbpower.com.

Project Background Information

Factsheets - updated November 2006:

General

Project Update - April 2005
Project Update Fall 2004
National Energy Board Reasons for Decision - May 29, 2003

Community Liaison Committee

Terms of Reference
Committee Members - October 2005

Regulatory Information

Submission to the National Energy Board for approval to use a heavy-lift helicopter during construction

Helicopter Structure Construction

Attachments:

Appendix A Helicopter Construction Video: Ely, Nevada Power Line Tower Project (available upon request contact - Kathleen Duguay KDuguay@nbpower.com)
Appendix B - included in Helicopter Structure Construction document found above
Appendix C

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Project Application and Decision

NB Power Corporation Application to the National Energy Board, Revised July 2002
National Energy Board Reasons for Decision - May 29, 2003
National Energy Board Reasons for Decision - June 23, 2005 - Detailed Route Hearing for NB Power Transmission Corporation International Power Line Electricity Certificate EC-III-25

Environmental Assessment Report

NB Power Corporation completed a corridor selection and Environmental Impact Assessment for the proposed transmission line and interconnection. April 2001.

Comprehensive Study Report

The Comprehensive Study Report outlines the environmental assessment process that was followed to arrive at the preferred corridor for the International Power Line Project. July 2002


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