Sept 8 (Reuters) - Transcanada Corp TRP.TO
* Transcanada seeks 30-day suspension of Energy East Pipeline and Eastern Mainline Project applications
* Transcanada - Filed letter with National Energy board seeking 30-day suspension of Energy East Pipeline and Eastern Mainline Project applications
* Transcanada Corp - Transcanada will cease recording allowance for funds used during construction (AFUDC) on projects effective August 23, 2017
* Transcanada - Suspension will allow time to review recent changes announced by NEB regarding list of issues and environmental assessment factors
* Transcanada Corp - Apart from Energy East, co will continue to advance its $24 billion near-term capital program in addition to longer-term opportunities