- To what extent and in what manner did TransCanada improperly influence the Department in the selection of a contractor for the EIS?
- To what extent did the Department's final EIS fully incorporate the views and concerns of Federal agencies with expertise, such as the Environmental Protection Agency, in relation to alternatives and mitigation, pipeline safety, and environmental risks?
- To what extent is there a contractual or financial relationship between Cardno Entrix and TransCanada beyond Keystone XL, and does Cardno Entrix have a contract or agreement with TransCanada wherein Cardno Entrix would provide services, such as spill response, for Keystone XL? Furthermore, did the Department employees who selected Cardno Entrix have personal financial conflicts of interest?
- To what extent did the Department violate its role as an unbiased oversight agency by advising TransCanada to withdraw their permit request to operate the pipeline at higher pressures with the reassurance that TransCanada could apply for the permit at a later date through a less scrutinized and less transparent process?
- To what extent did communication between Department officials, TransCanada, the Canadian Government, or proponents of Keystone XL deviate from the Department's obligations under Federal law to provide an objective analysis of the project and its potential risks?
- To what extent did the Department and all parties fully comply with the letter and spirit of all Federal disclosure laws and regulations in regard to Keystone XL?
- To what extent were Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests for materials related to Keystone XL timely fulfilled by the Department?
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