Mr. Speaker, it is true there has been a filing of intent with the state of Alaska, however, as I noted in the statement on Hondo Oil and Gas, it is in the very preliminary stage. When we first heard about this venture we indicated to Hondo Oil and Gas that they should be consulting with the claimant groups in that particular area as they could possibly have their project on stream next year, but I think that would be highly unlikely and it is very ambitious. I am sure once consultation takes place with the Delta people and the north Yukon, Old Crow people, they will find there are various environmental concerns as well as participation of these groups which will have to be considered. I would think it would be highly unlikely that their schedule to begin construction in 1994-95 is realistic. We are going to be monitoring this very consistently. I think it could be a good thing for the groups of people who could be participants in this venture, however we all realize how difficult it is to get the funding for such a project, let alone the environmental approval and regulatory approvals that would be required. Thank you.
Hon. Nellie Cournoyea on Question 294-12(3): Status Of Application For Construction Of Gas Pipeline
In the Legislative Assembly on February 22nd, 1993. See this statement in context.
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Question 294-12(3): Status Of Application For Construction Of Gas Pipeline
Item 5: Oral Questions
February 21st, 1993
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Nellie Cournoyea
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