Topic:"Boards Regulatory Rules" in M12696

7 Q14. WHAT CONDITIONS DID THE BOARD ESTABLISH FOR THE TERMINATION 8 OF THE HOLDBACK MECHANISM? - 9 A14. In its Decision dated October 4, 2023, in M11009, the Board stated that the Holdback 10 Mechanism would continue until both of the fol...

AI summary The Board established two conditions for terminating the Holdback Mechanism: 90% of the NS Block (excluding Make-up Energy) must be delivered monthly for 12 consecutive months, and the net outstanding balance of undelivered energy must be less than 10% of the contracted annual amount. These conditions were outlined in Decision M11009 dated October 4, 2023.

15 Q15. DID THE BOARD PROVIDE GUIDANCE ON HOW THE 90% THRESHOLD 16 COULD BE CALCULATED TO REFLECT PLANNED OUTAGES? 17 A15. Yes, the October 4, 2023, Decision stated that "…the Board acknowledges that the 18 holdback conditions should allow...

AI summary The Board acknowledged that the 90% threshold should allow for interruptions due to good utility practice or exceptional circumstances and permits NSPML/NS Power to seek relief if they fail to meet the consecutive 12-month requirement.

Q24. DOES THE AMENDED AND RESTATED JOINT OPERATING AGREEMENT ("JOA") GOVERNING THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE ASSETS NEEDED TO DELIVER THE NS BLOCK INCLUDE A DEFINITION OF GOOD UTILITY PRACTICE?

AI summary The amended JOA does not explicitly define 'Good Utility Practice' but references industry standards and regulatory requirements. The NSUARB seeks clarification on whether this approach aligns with Nova Scotia's regulatory framework for utility operations.

10 A24. Yes. The definition of good utility practice is contained in the JOA as follows: "Good Utility Practice" means those project management, design, procurement, construction, operation, maintenance, repair, removal and disposal practi...

AI summary The definition of Good Utility Practice is outlined in the JOA, encompassing accepted industry practices for utility operations, aligned with FERC's standards. It emphasizes reasonable cost, reliability, and safety, with specific international standards for subsea HVdc cables.

ually for environmental measures or to add or improve recreational facilities. Relicense terms and conditions may also require changes in operations that restrict or, more rarely, enhance flexibility. As part of the terms and conditions of...

AI summary Relicensing terms for 44 projects (55%) required construction, primarily for environmental measures (e.g., fish passage structures) and recreational facilities (e.g., trails). Six projects with pre-2015 relicenses added 90 MW of capacity via turbine upgrades, though this represents only 7% of FERC-licensed projects' capacity additions during the same period.

CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE The document you are attempting to access has been filed in confidence. Certain files are accepted as confidential because they are protected by privacy law, or contain sensitive information that, if disclosed, could...

AI summary The document is a confidentiality notice for a Nova Scotia regulatory proceeding, explaining that access requires a Confidentiality Agreement. It outlines contact methods for the Clerk of the Board (phone, email) and provides the document number 320036. The notice emphasizes privacy protections and sensitive information disclosure risks.

xisting firm or nonfirm capacity of Transmission Provider's Transmission System on an as available basis. Energy Resource Interconnection Service in and of itself does not convey transmission service. Engineering & Procurement (E&P) Agreem...

AI summary The text defines key terms related to transmission systems, interconnection services, and legal frameworks. It outlines the Engineering & Procurement (E&P) Agreement, Environmental Law, Federal Power Act, FERC, Force Majeure, and Generating Facility. These definitions establish regulatory and operational parameters for interconnection processes and compliance with environmental and legal standards.

14.2 Governing Law. - 14.2.1 The validity, interpretation and performance of this LGIA and each of its provisions shall be governed by the laws of the state where the Point of Interconnection is located, without regard to its conflicts of...

AI summary Section 14.2 of the LGIA establishes that the agreement is governed by the laws of the state where the Point of Interconnection is located, subject to applicable laws and regulations. Parties retain the right to contest or appeal governmental laws, orders, or regulations.

Article 15. Notices. 15.1 General. Unless otherwise provided in this LGIA, any notice, demand or request required or permitted to be given by either Party to the other and any instrument required or permitted to be tendered or delivered by...

AI summary Article 15 outlines procedures for delivering notices, demands, and requests under the LGIA, including delivery methods (courier, postal service, personal delivery), requirements for changing notice addresses, billing procedures, alternative notice formats (telephone, fax, email), and designating contact points for operations/maintenance. Appendix F contains address and contact information.

Article 20. Severability 20.1 Severability. If any provision in this LGIA is finally determined to be invalid, void or unenforceable by any court or other Governmental Authority having jurisdiction, such determination shall not invalidate,...

AI summary Article 20.1 of the LGIA establishes that invalid provisions do not affect the enforceability of other provisions, except if the Interconnection Customer or a third party (not acting for the Transmission Provider) secures a determination invalidating the Alternate or Negotiated Options. In such cases, only the Standard Option remains in force.

25.4 Audit Rights Periods. 25.4.1 Audit Rights Period for Construction-Related Accounts and Records. Accounts and records related to the design, engineering, procurement, and construction of Transmission Provider's Interconnection Faciliti...

AI summary The audit rights period for construction-related accounts and records of the Transmission Provider's Interconnection Facilities and Network Upgrades is 24 months, starting from the issuance of a final invoice under Article 12.2.

Article 30. Miscellaneous - 30.1 Binding Effect. This LGIA and the rights and obligations hereof, shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the successors and assigns of the Parties hereto. - 30.2 Conflicts. In the event of a...

AI summary Article 30 of the LGIA outlines binding effects on successors/assigns, conflict resolution favoring the main agreement over attachments, and interpretive rules (e.g., singular/plural equivalence, applicability of amended laws). It emphasizes the primacy of the LGIA's body text over appendices and defines terms like 'Applicable Laws and Regulations' as dynamically updated.

3.3.3.2 Design Rules Scientific books and research articles can provide dielectric strength values for different materials and experimental conditions but they can hardly provide design rules. In addition to laboratory results, the experie...

AI summary The text discusses the lack of standardized design rules for submarine power cables, contrasting with land-based cables. It highlights differences in insulation thickness standards (e.g., German TSOs recommend 18 mm for 110 kV XLPE cables vs. manufacturers' preference for 15 mm) and notes that international standards like IEC focus on testing rather than prescribing thickness. Modern XLPE insulation's higher breakdown strength is mentioned, though thin walls increase sensitivity to production flaws.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 Guarantee, is a reasonable reference for the Board's consideration. However, NSPML confirms 2 that the Board's Decision does not reference any particular definition of "good utility practice". Date Filed: April 21, 2026...

AI summary NSPML confirms that the Board's Decision does not reference a specific definition of 'good utility practice,' highlighting the absence of such a definition in regulatory considerations. The document notes this as a key point for the Board's evaluation.

II. Assessment of the "Reduction in Undelivered Volumes" threshold Q. What is the first threshold for ending the Holdback you assess? A. I first assess the "Reduction in Undelivered Volumes" threshold, Board's requirement that "the net out...

AI summary The first threshold for ending the Holdback requires the net outstanding balance of undelivered energy (Base and Supplemental Blocks) to be less than 10% of the contracted annual NS Block. This is calculated using an equation that subtracts makeup deliveries from undelivered volumes and compares the result to 10% of the annual contracted volumes.

- NS Block, measured in MWh (excluding Make-up Energy), is received during each of 12 - consecutive months."[41](#page-18-1) In introducing this requirement, the Board also stated: - NSPML/NS Power may apply to the Board for relief if it c...

AI summary The requirement mandates NSPML to receive twelve consecutive months of NS Block volumes (excluding Make-up Energy) at least 90% of the total monthly volumes called for under the Energy and Capacity Agreement. This prevents over-reliance on Make-up volumes and ensures consistency and predictability in volume delivery.

NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD IN THE MATTER OF the PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT and the MARITIME LINK ACT and the MARITIME LINK COST RECOVERY PROCESS REGULATIONS – and – IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION by NSP MARITIME LINK INC. to end the holdback mech...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Energy Board is considering an application by NSP Maritime Link Inc. to terminate a holdback mechanism under the Public Utilities Act and Maritime Link Cost Recovery Process Regulations, referencing Matter M11009. The proceeding involves the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board's parameters.

Notices of Intervention Thursday, March 5, 2026 Information Requests (IRs) to NSPML Thursday, March 19, 2026 Responses to IRs from NSPML Thursday, April 9, 2026 Evidence from Intervenors and Board Counsel Consultants Thursday, April 23, 20...

AI summary The document outlines the timeline for a regulatory proceeding, including key dates for notices of intervention, information requests, evidence submissions, and deadlines for oral hearings. It also references the application of the Board's Regulatory Rules, specifically Rule 7(3), which mandates document filings by 2:00 pm on due dates.

NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD IN THE MATTER OF: The Public Utilities Act and the Maritime Link Act and the Maritime Link Cost Recovery Process Regulations IN THE MATTER OF: An Application by NSP Maritime Link Inc. to end the holdback mechanism...

AI summary NSP Maritime Link Inc. has applied to end the holdback mechanism under the Public Utilities Act and Maritime Link Cost Recovery Process Regulations, as per parameters set by the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board in Matter 11009.

To: Nova Scotia Energy Board - 1. The Department of Energy intends to participate in this proceeding and may address any or all of the issues as established by the Energy Board. Through the Minister of Energy, the Department of Energy has...

AI summary The Department of Energy intends to participate in the proceeding, asserting oversight through the Minister of Energy. It requests that all notices and information be directed to specified individuals, though no names are provided in the excerpt.

13 (a) Please confirm: - 14 (i) that the proposed definition of "Good Utility Practice" has 15 never been decided on by the Board, and in no way 16 informed the Board's 2023 NSUARB 175 decision or setting 17 of the flexible relief availabl...

AI summary The text requests confirmation that the Board has not previously defined 'Good Utility Practice,' that the Concentric definition is non-binding, and that the 2023 NSUARB 175 decision did not establish such a definition. It also asks NSPML to clarify outage definitions and scenarios outside the proposed 'Good Utility Practice' scope.