The National Energy Board has given approval for the construction of a natural gas pipeline and new facilities proposed by TransCanada Corp. in northern B.C. The $1.7-billion North Montney Mainland Project would include a 300-kilometre pipeline connecting from northeast B.C. to the proposed Prince Rupert Gas Transmission Pipeline for export of liquefied natural gas. The board found that the projects did not pose significant adverse environmental effects, although the construction is still subject to government approval.