Topic:"Boards Regulatory Rules" in M03413

To the Proponent: Stephen Aftanas 3240384 Nova Scotia Limited 1894 Ban-ington st. Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J2W5 Facsimile: (902) 428-6112 E-mail: [email protected] Cc: david.landrigan({j)cmera.com [email protected] 27.2 Notices,...

AI summary The document outlines procedures for deeming notices, requests, and documents received in a regulatory proceeding, specifying conditions based on delivery method (registered mail, facsimile, messenger). It includes contact information for Stephen Aftanas and a Cc: list with email addresses.

siness, means any transaction which constitutes an ordinary day-to-day business activity of the Company, conducted in a commercially reasonable and businesslike manner, having no unusual or special features, and being such as a company or...

AI summary The text defines key terms including 'Affiliate Transactions,' 'Permits,' and 'Person' within a regulatory context. Definitions emphasize commercially reasonable business activities, regulatory authorizations, and broad entity classifications. These terms are foundational for interpreting legal obligations and regulatory compliance frameworks.

ARTICLE 11 CLOSING ARRANGEMENTS - 11.1 Time and Place of Closing. The completion of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement shall take place at the Time of Closing on the Closing Date, at the offices of the Purchaser in Halifax, No...

AI summary Article 11 outlines closing procedures for asset transfers, detailing documents required from both the Company and Purchaser. The Company must deliver legal documents, asset records, and consents, while the Purchaser must provide NSPI shares and a note. Closing occurs at the Purchaser's Halifax offices or another agreed location.

Attention: Corporate Secretary Fax: (902) 428-6171 Any such notice, direction or other instrument, if delivered personally, shall be deemed to have been given and received on the date on which it was delivered at such address, provided tha...

AI summary The text outlines procedures for delivering notices, directions, or instruments, specifying deemed receipt dates based on delivery method (personal, mail, telecopier) and business day rules. It also allows parties to update their service addresses by providing notice to other parties.

nternational Agency; and - (c) any Person acting as an authorized representative of any of the foregoing, including in the capacity as registrar in connection with any GHG Emission Reduction registry. Group - means, in the case of NSPI, th...

AI summary This section defines key terms for a regulatory proceeding, including legal, financial, and operational terminology. Terms like 'HST' (harmonized sales tax), 'Incidental Service,' and 'Interconnection System Impact Study' are clarified, reflecting the document's focus on regulatory compliance and energy infrastructure definitions.

Laws and Regulations - means: - (a) applicable federal, provincial or municipal laws, orders-in-council, by-laws, codes, rules, policies, regulations and statutes; - (b) applicablc orders, decisions, codes, judgments, injunctions, decrees,...

AI summary The document defines key terms such as 'Laws and Regulations,' 'Letter of Credit,' 'Marginal Cost Rate,' and 'NSPI,' establishing legal and financial frameworks for Nova Scotia regulatory proceedings. These definitions clarify compliance obligations, credit requirements, and operational metrics.

14.11 Change In Fiscal Year The current Fiscal Year is January 1 to December 31. During the Term, NSPI may, from time to time, change the Fiscal Year upon notice to the SeBer advising the SeBer of such change, provided uch notice shall be...

AI summary The current fiscal year for NSPI runs from January 1 to December 31. NSPI may change the fiscal year during the Term by providing SeBer with 30 days' notice prior to the Reporting Date, as stipulated in the regulatory framework.

- (d) Option Closing Date. Subject to the receipt of all required consents, the transfer of the Assets from the Licensor to the Licensee shall take place on or before the sixtieth (60 th ) day following the Licensor's receipt of the Exerci...

AI summary The text outlines terms for transferring assets under an option agreement, including the Option Closing Date, title transfer conditions, liability assumption by the Licensee, and expiration triggers for the Option. Key obligations include transferring assets free of Liens and assuming liabilities under Assumed Agreements.

ARTICLE 8 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS 8.1 Notices. Any notice or other communication required or permitted to be given hereunder from one Party to the other shall be made in writing and sent by prepaid registered post, return receipt requeste...

AI summary Article 8.1 outlines procedures for written communication between the Licensor (Nova Scotia Power Incorporated) and Licensee (3240384 Nova Scotia Limited), specifying delivery methods (registered mail, hand delivery, or fax) and contact details, including addresses and fax numbers for both parties.

foresaid, on the date of delivery by postal authorities, or if hand delivered or sent by te1efax as aforesaid, on the first business day after the notice or communication is received by the addressee.

AI summary The text outlines procedures for determining the effective date of notice delivery in regulatory proceedings, specifying that delivery by postal authorities is effective on the date of delivery, while hand delivery or telex is effective on the first business day after receipt by the addressee.

ARTICLE A4 - RECEIPT OF AND ADDRESSES FOR NOTICES Communications in writing between the parties shall be considered to have been received by the addressee on the date of delivelY if delivered by hand to the individual or to a member of the...

AI summary Article A4 outlines procedures for receiving communications in a Nova Scotia regulatory proceeding. Written notices are deemed received upon delivery by hand or within five working days via post, fax, or courier. Correspondence must include contract numbers and be signed by authorized representatives of the contractor or developer.

Deemed control - 2(3) A company shall be deemed to be controlled by another person or by two or more companies if - (a) voting securities of the first-mentioned company carrying more than fifty per cent of the votes for the election of dir...

AI summary The text defines 'deemed control' under Nova Scotia regulatory law, stating a company is controlled if another entity holds over 50% of voting securities (not held solely as security) and those securities can elect a majority of directors. This legal framework determines corporate control without explicit ownership.

Deemed subsidiary - 2(4) A company shall be deemed to be a subsidiary of another company if - (a) it is controlled by - (i) that other, or - (ii) that other and one or more companies each of which is controlled by that other, or - (iii) tw...

AI summary The text defines legal terms related to corporate subsidiaries and affiliates, outlines ancillary services, applicable laws, reliability standards, and the role of the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board. It establishes statutory criteria for deeming companies as subsidiaries or affiliates, emphasizing control structures and regulatory compliance.

6.3 Right to Observe Testing Each Party shall notify the other Party in advance of its performance of tests of its Interconnection Facilities. The other Party has the right, at its own expense, to observe such testing.

AI summary Section 6.3 mandates that parties notify each other before conducting tests on interconnection facilities, granting the other party the right to observe at their own expense. This establishes procedural transparency requirements for testing activities.

9.8 Switching and Tagging Rules Each Party shall provide the other Party a copy of its switching and tagging rules that are applicable to the other Party's activities. Such switching and tagging rules shall be developed on a non-discrimina...

AI summary Parties must share applicable switching and tagging rules with each other, ensuring non-discriminatory development and compliance with amendments. Both parties are required to follow these rules when obtaining clearances for work or switching operations on equipment.

13.1 Definition "Emergency Condition" shall mean a condition or situation: - (i) that in the judgment of the Party making the claim is imminently likely to endanger life or property; or - (ii) that, in the case of Transmission Provider, is...

AI summary Section 13.1 defines 'Emergency Condition' as situations endangering life/property, causing material adverse effects on transmission systems, or requiring system restoration/black start. Black start capability is not mandated for interconnection customers under this GIA definition.

15.3 Alternative Forms of Notice Any notice or request required or permitted to be given by either Party to the other and not required by this Agreement to be given in writing may be so given by telephone, facsimile or email to the telepho...

AI summary Section 15.3 outlines permissible alternative methods for delivering notices between parties, including telephone, facsimile, or email, with contact details specified in Appendix F. This provision applies when written notice is not mandated by the agreement.

16.1 Force Majeure - 16.1.1 Economic hardship is not considered a Force Majeure event. - 16.1.2 Neither Party shall be considered to be in Default with respect to any obligation hereunder, (including obligations under Article 4), other tha...

AI summary The section defines Force Majeure, excluding economic hardship and specifying that parties are not in default (except for payment obligations) when prevented by Force Majeure. Notification requirements and due diligence obligations are outlined for affected parties.

c. with respect to the Permits as follows: - (ii) each has been duly obtained or made, were validly issued to or assigned to the Assignee, are in full force and effect, are final and not subject to modification or appeal and all appeal per...

AI summary The document outlines conditions for the assignment of permits, ensuring their validity, compliance with requirements, and absence of adverse events. It includes clauses on governing law (Nova Scotia/Canada), enforceability, and execution in counterparts. Key parties include Nova Scotia Power Incorporated and 3240384 NOVA SCOTIA LIMITED.

Renewable Electricity Administrator (REA) The biggest change is the appointment of an independent administrator. Government will appoint the Renewable Electricity Administrator (REA) on the recommendation of the Minister of Energy after co...

AI summary Nova Scotia is appointing an independent Renewable Electricity Administrator (REA) to oversee renewable energy project competitions, ensuring fairness and transparency. NSPI will retain planning responsibilities but delegate RFP issuance and bid evaluation to the REA, which will also ensure project accountability for meeting provincial targets.

Definitions - 2 In these regulations, - (a) "Act" means the Electricity Act ; - (b) "biomass" means untreated organic materials including material that may have been processed so as to change their size, shape, density, moisture, or purity...

AI summary The document defines key terms used in the regulations, including 'Act' (Electricity Act), 'biomass,' 'Board' (Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board), and 'Department' (Department of Energy). Definitions focus on regulatory terminology and legal frameworks governing energy and utility sectors.

Minister's powers 4 The Minister may direct the Board to inquire into and report on any matter under the Act or these regulations that the Minister considers necessary or advisable to carry out effectively the intent and purpose of the Act.

AI summary The Minister has authority to direct the Board to investigate and report on matters under the Act or regulations deemed necessary to fulfill the Act's intent and purpose, ensuring effective implementation of legislative objectives.

One Window Committee - 19 (1) The Ministers of Agriculture; Energy; Environment; Fisheries and Aquaculture; Natural Resources; Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations; Tourism, Culture and Heritage; and Transportation and Infrastructur...

AI summary The One Window Committee is established by multiple Nova Scotia ministers to coordinate timely advice on permits and approvals for projects. Under the Energy Minister's direction, the committee will streamline processing timelines for applicants across various departments.

Request for Confidentiality Pursuant to Rule 12 of the Board Regulatory Rules, NSPI hereby requests confidential treatment of certain portions of the material filed in support of this capital work order. Information presented in the Applic...

AI summary NSPI requests confidential treatment for certain information in its capital work order application, citing Rule 12 of the Board Regulatory Rules. The application itself is non-confidential, but specific information in 9 of the appendices is considered confidential.