Filing Manual – Chapter 2 – Instructions to Users

Table of Contents

1. 2.1 Process Flowchart
   1. Figure 2-1: CER Filing Manual Flowchart
2. 2.2 Steps to Work through the Flowchart
   1. Flowchart Symbols
   2. Procedure
3. 2.3 Regulatory Listing
   1. Table 2-1: Sections of CER Act and Regulations Requiring Applications

2.1 Process Flowchart

A flowchart has been provided in Figure 2-1 to guide applicants through the process of:

• determining what type of filing must be submitted (i.e., physical project application, applications not for physical projects or an information filing); and
• identifying what information must be included in the filing.

Figure 2-1: CER Filing Manual Flowchart [PDF 68 KB]

An important consideration for applicants to remember while working through the flowchart is that an application may trigger various sections of the CER Act and regulations, and therefore, applicants should work through all steps of the flowchart until reaching an end point.

The guidance boxes within the flowchart indicate the requirements that must be fulfilled and direct the applicant to the appropriate location in the Manual for the specific filing requirements. Following the flowchart from the start to finish assures that applicants will have identified each of the elements essential to a filing.

2.2 Steps to Work through the Flowchart

Flowchart Symbols

The flowchart uses standard symbols to represent the process for completing a filing. The symbols are as follows:

Please remember that the Manual and therefore this flowchart, applies only to applications and filings under the CER Act and the regulations under the CER Act.

Procedure

1. Begin at the green “Start” circle in the upper left corner.
2. Is the potential filing an application or information filing?
3. If the potential filing is an information filing, complete the appropriate reports (see Chapter 6 for details).
4. If the potential filing is an application, complete the common application information (outlined in the yellow box). See Chapter 3 for details.
5. If the application is for a physical project, complete the base application requirements and begin to work across the flowchart. Working across the flowchart will require that you answer certain questions to determine what sections of the CER Act or regulations are triggered (see also Table 2-1). Any sections triggered will require an application pursuant to the triggered section(s). See Chapter 4 for details.
6. If the application is not for a physical project, follow the flowchart down the left side and see Chapter 5 for supporting information.

2.3 Regulatory Listing

Table 2-1 lists the sections of the CER Act and regulations that have been identified within this Manual as requiring an application to the CER. The corresponding Guide is also included.

Table 2-1: Sections of CER Act and Regulations Requiring Applications