Company: ENBSF
Filing Date: 2025-02-14
Form Type: 10-K
Source: 0000895728-25-000006
Chunk: 256

Company: ENBRIDGE INC
Filing Date: 2025-02-14
Form: 10-K
Item: Item 1A
Chunk 256
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 for states and tribes to assume authority over the Clean Water Act's section 404 permitting program for discharges of dredge and fill material. The Council for Environmental Quality (CEQ) issued its Phase 2 rule concerning analyses under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), that may significantly change environmental scope and cost assessments for energy projects. The FERC has focused on the relationship between natural gas and electric power generation, particularly in connection with reliability issues during severe weather events. PHMSA issued rules updating requirements for sustainable and safe pipeline operation. Many regulations are being challenged in the courts, including the ability of the CEQ to promulgate regulations applicable to other federal agencies, and some have been overturned by reviewing courts. The new US administration may take further action to modify or reverse regulations that were promulgated by the current US administration.

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In Canada, the Supreme Court of Canada issued a decision on the federal Impact Assessment Act (IAA), finding that it is largely outside of the federal Parliament's authority and that the IAA should focus more narrowly on effects within federal jurisdiction. The federal government amended the IAA in response to this decision; however, the scope and application of federal review of intraprovincial pipeline projects remains unclear. In November 2024, the Government of Alberta has again referred the issue to the Alberta Court of Appeal for hearing, to determine whether the IAA, as amended, is unconstitutional. As a result, the uncertainty for pipeline and other energy infrastructure projects in Canada is ongoing.

These actions could adversely impact permitting of a wide range of energy projects. We may not be able to obtain or maintain all required regulatory approvals for our operating assets or development projects. If there is a significant delay in obtaining any required regulatory approvals, if we fail to obtain or comply with them, or if laws or regulations change or are administered in a more stringent manner, the operations of existing facilities or the development of new facilities could be prevented, delayed or become subject to additional costs. 

Our operations are subject to numerous environmental laws, regulations, and rules, including those relating to climate change, GHG emissions, climate-related disclosure, and anti-greenwashing, compliance with which may require significant capital expenditures, increase our cost of operations, affect or limit our business plans, expose us to environmental liabilities or litigation, and affect our reputation and relationships with stakeholders.

We are subject to numerous environmental laws and regulations affecting many aspects of our operations, including, but not limited to, air emissions, climate change, water, soil, land management, waste