A review panel decided to uphold the fine against the Trans Mountain Pipeline for violations that resulted in the disturbance of bird nests.
The Canada Energy Regulator, however, reduced the penalty amount to $4,000 from the original $88,000.
In February, the regulator found that the pipeline company had failed to provide enough environmental training to its contractors, leading to the destruction or disturbance of the nests of three robins and a hummingbird. ‘Anna.
Trans Mountain had appealed the decision, but the majority of the panel ultimately sided with the investigator who brought the charge.
In its written decision, the commission found that Trans Mountain broke the rules by failing to implement promised environmental protections.