​Electricity Transmission Leave to Construct Chapter 4 Filing Requirements Update

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Chapter 4 Filing Requirements update was issued March 16, 2023.

The Ontario Energy Board (OEB) is committed to improvements that achieve predictable and efficient regulatory processes and process improvements.

To enhance the timeliness and efficiency of electricity transmission leave to construct proceedings and related proceedings, the OEB prepared a draft update to the Chapter 4 Filing Requirements that will provide guidance on electricity transmission leave to construct applications and related matters under Part VI of the Ontario Energy Board Act, and invited stakeholders to provide written comments.

The update to the Chapter 4 Filing Requirements released March 16, 2023 is based on the current legislative and OEB policy frameworks, general current practices, and expectations around filing requirements to the extent that are in place today. The Chapter 4 Filing Requirements is intended to be a living document that may be updated over time as circumstances warrant.

Chapter 4 Filing Requirements update was issued March 16, 2023.

The Ontario Energy Board (OEB) is committed to improvements that achieve predictable and efficient regulatory processes and process improvements.

To enhance the timeliness and efficiency of electricity transmission leave to construct proceedings and related proceedings, the OEB prepared a draft update to the Chapter 4 Filing Requirements that will provide guidance on electricity transmission leave to construct applications and related matters under Part VI of the Ontario Energy Board Act, and invited stakeholders to provide written comments.

The update to the Chapter 4 Filing Requirements released March 16, 2023 is based on the current legislative and OEB policy frameworks, general current practices, and expectations around filing requirements to the extent that are in place today. The Chapter 4 Filing Requirements is intended to be a living document that may be updated over time as circumstances warrant.

This consultation has concluded.

  • OEB Releases Updated Filing Requirements

    On March 16, 2023, the OEB issued updated Filing Requirements for Electricity Transmission Leave to Construct Applications and Related Matters. The updated Filing Requirements bring together the current legislative and policy frameworks applicable to leave to construct and expropriation applications and include filing requirements based on OEB practice.

    The updated Filing Requirements were informed by comments received from stakeholders on a draft that was issued for comment late last year. The OEB extends its thanks to all stakeholders that provided comments, which were helpful in finalizing the updated Filing Requirements.

    On March 16, 2023, the OEB issued updated Filing Requirements for Electricity Transmission Leave to Construct Applications and Related Matters. The updated Filing Requirements bring together the current legislative and policy frameworks applicable to leave to construct and expropriation applications and include filing requirements based on OEB practice.

    The updated Filing Requirements were informed by comments received from stakeholders on a draft that was issued for comment late last year. The OEB extends its thanks to all stakeholders that provided comments, which were helpful in finalizing the updated Filing Requirements.

    This consultation has concluded.

  • Stakeholder Comments Received

    The following stakeholders have provided comments on the draft update to Chapter 4 of the OEB’s Filing Requirements for Electricity Transmission Applications:

    The following stakeholders have provided comments on the draft update to Chapter 4 of the OEB’s Filing Requirements for Electricity Transmission Applications:

    This consultation has concluded.

  • Consultation Launch

    The OEB has issued a letter inviting stakeholders to provide written comments on a draft update to Chapter 4 of the OEB’s Filing Requirements for Electricity Transmission Applications (Chapter 4 Filing Requirements).

    In addition, comments focused on the accuracy and clarity of the draft update to the Chapter 4 Filing Requirements would be particularly helpful.

    The OEB has issued a letter inviting stakeholders to provide written comments on a draft update to Chapter 4 of the OEB’s Filing Requirements for Electricity Transmission Applications (Chapter 4 Filing Requirements).

    In addition, comments focused on the accuracy and clarity of the draft update to the Chapter 4 Filing Requirements would be particularly helpful.

    This consultation has concluded.

  • How to Provide Comments

    Written comments may be submitted to the attention of the Registrar and received by end of business, 4:45 p.m. on December 15, 2022.

    Stakeholders are responsible for ensuring that any documents they file with the OEB do not include personal information (as that phrase is defined in the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act), unless filed in accordance with rule 9A of the OEB’s Rules of Practice and Procedure.

    Please quote file number, EB-2022-0261, for all materials filed and submit them in searchable/unrestricted PDF format with a digital signature through the OEB’s online filing portal.


    With respect to distribution lists for all electronic correspondence and materials related to this update, stakeholders should include the Case Manager, Andrew Pietrewicz, at andrew.pietrewicz@oeb.ca.

    Email: registrar@oeb.ca

    Tel: 1-877-632-2727 (Toll free)

    Written comments may be submitted to the attention of the Registrar and received by end of business, 4:45 p.m. on December 15, 2022.

    Stakeholders are responsible for ensuring that any documents they file with the OEB do not include personal information (as that phrase is defined in the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act), unless filed in accordance with rule 9A of the OEB’s Rules of Practice and Procedure.

    Please quote file number, EB-2022-0261, for all materials filed and submit them in searchable/unrestricted PDF format with a digital signature through the OEB’s online filing portal.


    With respect to distribution lists for all electronic correspondence and materials related to this update, stakeholders should include the Case Manager, Andrew Pietrewicz, at andrew.pietrewicz@oeb.ca.

    Email: registrar@oeb.ca

    Tel: 1-877-632-2727 (Toll free)

    This consultation has concluded.