Topic:"Affordable Multifamily Housing And Non Profit Organizations Amf" in M11927

4.4 SOURCE BIBLIOGRAPHY Benedict, B. Connell Herbarium Specimens. University New Brunswick, Fredericton. 2003. The recipient of these data shall acknowledge the AC CDC and the data sources listed below in any documents, reports, publicatio...

AI summary This section outlines the source bibliography for the proceeding, including a herbarium specimen reference and a requirement to acknowledge the Atlantic Canada Conservation Data Centre (AC CDC) and data sources in any documents using the dataset.

1.0 PREFACE The Atlantic Canada Conservation Data Centre (AC CDC; [www.accdc.com)](file:///C:/Users/Charity/Desktop/www.accdc.com) is part of a network of NatureServe data centres and heritage programs serving 50 states in the U.S.A, 10 pr...

AI summary The Atlantic Canada Conservation Data Centre (AC CDC) is a non-governmental organization that maintains conservation data for several Canadian jurisdictions. It provides customized reports on rare and endangered species and protected areas upon request and for a fee. The AC CDC is supported by federal and provincial agencies and receives grants and data processing fees.

REDACTED 1 (d) The revised costs associated with archaeological assessment are a result of ongoing 2 collaboration with the Mi'kmaq of Nova Scotia on hydro capital refurbishment projects, 3 changing expectations for archaeological protecti...

AI summary The text discusses revised archaeological assessment costs due to collaboration with the Mi'kmaq of Nova Scotia and lessons from recent hydro projects. It also notes that the selected contractor did not include rental costs for trailers and generators in their bid, which must now be added. The text references the 2019 ACE Plan Application and requests information on the tendering process for the project.

CI 50518 NSUARB IR-12 Attachment 10 Page 530 of 591 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) Estimated cost: Based on our 2016-2018 project in this area, we would estimate the total cost of completing this work to be approx. $125,000 +...

AI summary The text outlines estimated costs for a habitat restoration project, including contractor fees, consultant costs, and NSSA coordination expenses. It also provides the site location and mentions the involvement of local Mi'kmaw community members in monitoring.

CI 50518 NSUIARB IR-12 Attachment 12 Page 440 of 576 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) A B C D E F63 BMP - Wildlife Fences, observation blinds, platforms, paved trails, exclusion periods, and/or well-enforced prohibitions on moto...

AI summary The table outlines various environmental and wildlife management considerations, including BMPs for wildlife protection, consumptive uses within an Area of Assessment, and proximity of domestic wells to the area. It includes checks for the presence of specific habitat types and consumptive activities.

3 4.2.1 NS Power Submission - 4 In response to IRs, NS Power indicated that the ATO has increased the Mi'Kmaq engagement costs for the - 5 Project from XXXXXX to XXXXXX, as indicated in [Table 10:](#page-27-0)

AI summary NS Power has updated the Mi'Kmaq engagement costs for the Project in response to information requests, increasing the amount from XXXXXX to XXXXXX as shown in Table 10.

5.4.1 NS Power Submission - NS Power reported consulting cost increases from the 2019 ACE to the ATO Application as detailed in [Table](#page-40-0) - [19](#page-40-0) an[d Table 20,](#page-40-1) which resulted in consulting expense overspe...

AI summary NS Power reported consulting cost increases from the 2019 ACE to the ATO Application, resulting in an overspending of $1,630,672 as detailed in tables referenced in the submission.

Table 19: 2019 ACE Application Costs – Consulting[64](#page-40-2) Description Total Estimate ($) Design $142,281 RFP Support $6,000 Construction Support $17,500 Environmental $4,780 KMKNO Capacity Payments XXXXXXX TOTAL: XXXXXXXX Table 20:...

AI summary The text presents two tables detailing the estimated consulting costs for the 2019 Affordable Clean Energy (ACE) Application and the ATO Application. The tables include line items such as design, environmental studies, and monitoring activities. The ACE table includes a total estimate of XXXXXXXX, while the ATO table has a total estimate of $1,877,234.

5 5.5.1 NS Power Submission - 6 NS Power did not report "Mi'kmaw Engagement" as a separate cost category in the 2019 ACE, however it did - 7 include XXXXXXX for "KMKNO Capacity Payments". The Mi'kmaw engagement costs given in the ATO - 8 A...

AI summary NS Power did not report 'Mi'kmaw Engagement' as a separate cost category in the 2019 ACE but included 'KMKNO Capacity Payments' instead. The Mi'kmaw engagement costs in the ATO Application are detailed in Table 21.

Table 21: ATO Application Mi'kmaw Engagement Costs[67](#page-42-2) Description Total Estimate ($) KMKNO capacity agreement payments XXXXXXXX Mi-kmaq observer during construction XXXXXXXX TOTAL: XXXXXXXX - 10 In response to IRs, NS Power in...

AI summary The text discusses the increase in Mi'Kmaq engagement costs under the ATO application, as indicated by NS Power in response to IRs. Table 21 outlines various costs related to Mi'kmaw engagement, including capacity agreement payments and observer roles during construction.

15 5.6.1 NS Power Submission - 16 NS Power reported AO cost increases from the 2019 ACE to the ATO Application as detailed i[n Table 23](#page-43-0) and - 17 [Table 24,](#page-43-1) which resulted in administrative overhead expense overspe...

AI summary NS Power reported increased administrative overhead expenses due to cost increases from the 2019 ACE to the ATO Application, resulting in an overspending of $627,515.

Table 23: 2019 ACE Administrative Overhead Costs[69](#page-43-2) Description Total Estimate ($) Labour AO $72,085 Contractor AO $438,973 TOTAL: $511,058 Table 24: ATO Application Administrative Overhead Costs[70](#page-43-3) Description To...

AI summary The text presents two tables detailing administrative overhead costs for the 2019 ACE and ATO application processes, including labour and contractor costs. The tables are referenced by matter numbers and exhibits from regulatory proceedings.

CI 50518 – HYD Ruth Falls Main Dam Refurbishment - $15,445,508 (ATO) (NSUARB M10632) Midgard Consulting Inc. Responses to Industrial Group Information Requests 1 Request IR-1: 6 Preamble: At the beginning of Midgard's report, it lists the...

AI summary The text discusses a request for information regarding scope changes in the Ruth Falls Main Dam Refurbishment project as noted in Midgard Consulting Inc.'s report. It asks for a table detailing scope changes compared to the original 2019 ACE proceeding, clarification on which changes were not related to DFO requirements, and whether cost increases due to scope changes would be considered reasonable if NSPI knew an FAA would be required.

26 Request IR-3: 27 28 Reference: "The increase of approximately $8.2 million compared to the approved 2019 ACE 29 Plan budget of $7,244,422 is due to increased environmental permitting requirements, extended 30 construction timeline, and...

AI summary The document requests detailed information on the environmental permitting process and budgeting by NS Power, including consultation with relevant agencies, sources of information used, and the reasons for increased costs and delays in the 2019 ACE Plan.

8 Request IR-13: 10 Reference: NS Power states that costs for Mi'kmaq Engagement are XXXXXXX, whereas 11 previously no costs had been budgeted. - 13 (a) Please provide a full breakdown of these costs. - 15 (b) Please explain why these cost...

AI summary The document requests a detailed breakdown of Mi'kmaq Engagement costs, an explanation for why these costs were not initially budgeted, and clarification on the discrepancy between two figures referenced in the application.

3.1 Prudency [61] In this ATO application, NS Power stated that following submission of its 2019 ACE Plan for Board approval, the Company was required to obtain an FAA from DFO. Specifically, NS Power submitted a request for DFO review in...

AI summary NS Power's 2019 ACE Plan did not require an FAA, and the Board agrees with Midgard that it was reasonable to expect this. The delay in obtaining the FAA was due to evolving DFO requirements, not imprudence on NS Power's part. The Board finds that NS Power acted prudently in its interactions with DFO and NSECC.