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final-first-phase-consolidated-implementation-plan-transcanada-exxonmobil-app-project.pdf

The First Phase Consolidated Implementation Plan regarding federal agency activities, roles and responsibilities for the Alaska Pipeline Project (APP) undertaken by TransCanada and ExxonMobil is complete.

The federal regulatory review process will help expedite the project for delivery of North Slope natural gas through the North American natural gas pipeline system to markets across the continental United States. I began developing the implementation plan in December 2009, and its completion comes after four rounds of comments from 20 agencies and White House Executive Office of the President and Office of Management and Budget approval. The federal agencies were prompt in their responses, accessible and very helpful throughout the entire process.

This plan, which establishes the federal agency framework for meeting statutory obligations, may now be made public.