Common use of Additional Review Clause in Contracts

Additional Review. Where the company is requesting the relaxation of a technical requirement, or there are outstanding landowner objections, the application will undergo additional review. In the past, these applications were referred to as “non-routine applications.” The AER will review the application and post it publicly in the same manner as a baseline review application. Outstanding landowner concerns (excluding compensation) may be sent to Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) at the AER. Once the 30 day period has lapsed, a decision-maker will determine whether or not the concerns have been rectified or if further ADR or a hearing are required. The AER can assist with dispute resolution through the ADR program at any stage in the lifecycle of the pipeline, even before an application is filed. The goal of ADR is to provide an opportunity for the parties to better understand each other’s interests and develop mutually acceptable solutions through respectful dialogue. To utilize these services, a landowner may call Stakeholder Engagement at the AER at ▇-▇▇▇-▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇. A licence issued by the AER provides the company with one year to begin construction on a pipeline, though extensions may be considered by the AER on a case-by-case basis. Large projects may be granted a 2 year construction permit. Most right-of-way agreements indicate that the company must pay full fees within a year of signing or the contract expires.