Topic:"Compliance Legislation" in M12619

conomics (based on payback period, and revenue requirement); requirement to serve. Month DD, YYYY Page 13 of 54 Date: December 12, 2025 Page 478 of 782 REDACTED REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) 2026 ACE Plan Appendix D Page 26 o...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power Inc. evaluates technically justified IT projects based on customer impact, financial impact, compliance with regulations, and operational sustainability. The capital program includes essential projects for health, safety, regulatory compliance, service delivery, and risk mitigation. Projects improving customer reliability are assessed based on performance metrics like SAIDI, SAIFI, and CAIDI.

a and learnings, or aid in the development of business cases where applicable, regarding the efficacy of innova on technology in complying with environmental or other policy. Customer Experience Innova on capital projects jus fied under cust...

AI summary The document outlines criteria for justifying capital expenditures by Nova Scotia Power Inc., emphasizing improvements in customer experience through proven technologies and compliance with health and safety laws. Projects must either enhance customer experience or provide data for business cases, while health and safety expenditures must adhere to legal standards and include decommissioning costs.

Bulk Electric System is planned, designed, and operated in accordance with single con ngency criteria. NS Power System Design Criteria are applied for all other por ons of the interconnected system. NERC standards and NPCC criteria are con...

AI summary The document outlines Nova Scotia Power's system design criteria for transmission and distribution systems, emphasizing compliance with evolving NERC and NPCC standards. It details conditions for upgrading, replacing, or modifying transmission plant to ensure safety, reliability, and cost efficiency, while aligning with capital expenditure justification criteria.

tions required. release without license exceedance and Moderate 2 2 4 6 8 10 • Recordable injury, < 1 Medical internal impact only. Aid • Minor safety incident • Minor non-reportable environmental controllable by internal resources and no...

AI summary The text outlines a risk classification framework for safety and environmental incidents, categorizing them by severity and likelihood. It defines terms like 'Recordable injury,' 'Minor safety incident,' and 'First Aid Injury,' and references the Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee (JOHSC) in assessing internal impact and risk acceptability.

d safety is a secondary driver for the project. This criterion applies to capital projects undertaken to comply with applicable laws and accepted industrial prac ces, including but not restricted to: • Nova Sco a Occupa onal Health and Saf...

AI summary The Health and Safety criterion governs capital projects requiring compliance with laws, NS Power standards, and regulatory orders. It applies to active and decommissioned sites, covering expenditures like demolition, site alterations, and security measures. Projects driven primarily by safety compliance use this justification, though other asset management criteria may also apply.

ed na onal standards of stability and flood management capability for exis ng structures, or where accepted criteria of "due diligence" for public and environmental safety cannot be met. • Generator stators will be rewound when there is a...

AI summary NS Power outlines procedures for generator stator maintenance and thermal asset replacement, emphasizing insulation testing, economic justification for capital expenditures, and compliance with Nova Scotia's Renewable Electricity Standards. Decisions prioritize energy value over costs and align with renewable energy mandates.

ng NS Power staff; rent or lease facili es and provide services using NS Power staff; rent or lease facili es and contract to others for services; and variants of the above as appropriate. Each alterna ve will be subject to full life cycle e...

AI summary NS Power evaluates alternatives for replacing facilities and services, prioritizing net present value (NPV), compliance with industry reliability standards (NPCC/NERC), and operational cost efficiency. Alternatives are ranked based on lifecycle economic analysis, including capital, lease, and operational costs.

o provide the lowest overall opera ng costs to NS Power. • Required to ensure compliance with NPCC and, or NERC Reliability Standards. 17.14 InformaƟon Technology ApplicaƟon and Hardware System Informa on Technology (IT) is subject to rapi...

AI summary NS Power's IT capital investments must comply with NPCC and NERC standards. Projects are justified under technical, economic, and customer experience criteria, with economic projects aiming for cost-effective operations. Procedures evaluate IT purchases, replacements, or upgrades.

4. Quality & Environmental Compliance - Comply with NSPI, DFO, Transport Canada, and Port of Halifax requirements. - Coordinate with NSPI's third-party sedimentation monitoring program. - Maintain progressive survey control and QA/QC recor...

AI summary The text outlines compliance requirements with various entities, including NSPI, DFO, Transport Canada, and the Port of Halifax, and emphasizes coordination with NSPI's third-party sedimentation monitoring program and the maintenance of QA/QC records.

4.4 Proof of Competencies Proof of Competencies that are legislatively required to be on the person and/or on the work site at the time the work. Examples include: - − Proof of current and valid Fall Protection Certification (for employees...

AI summary This section outlines the legislatively required proof of competencies that must be present on individuals and worksites. Examples include Fall Protection Certification, First Aid Certification, Blasters Certificate, and Traffic Control Certification for specific roles and tasks.

Codes of Practice (Traffic Control Manuals) For the purpose of implementing appropriate traffic control at all temporary workplaces, the current legal edition of the applicable province's code of practice must be followed at all times. Sta...

AI summary The document mandates adherence to provincial traffic control codes and the HSMS Corporate Safety Standard for temporary workplaces, emphasizing compliance by staff and workers.

9.15 Work in, On or Around Water All work conducted from boats/watercraft must be performed by trained, competent personnel who have completed all necessary boating safety training as required by act/regulation and operators must hold the...

AI summary Work conducted from boats or watercraft must be performed by trained personnel with valid licenses, adhering to the Safe Work Practice SWPMISC-029 to mitigate drowning risks. Compliance with boating safety training and licensing requirements is mandatory.

10.1 General The Company shall ensure that all personnel required to operate mobile equipment (e.g., backhoes, trucks, excavators, etc.) are properly trained, possess a current driver's license as well as all other necessary licenses and/o...

AI summary The Company must ensure proper training, maintenance, and compliance with safety regulations for mobile equipment, including adherence to occupational health and safety standards and the HSMS Corporate Safety Standards.

12.3 Chemical Management The Company shall: - 1) Have a list or inventory of all chemicals being brought to the job site, with up-to-date Safety Data Sheets (SDS). The chemical inventory will contain: - a) the name of the material - b) the...

AI summary The document outlines chemical management requirements for the Company, including maintaining chemical inventories with Safety Data Sheets, emergency response plans, proper labeling, and compliance with WHMIS and TDG regulations. Staff must adhere to the HSMS Corporate Safety Standard.

Project Health & Safety Plan Tufts Cove Shoreline Sheet Pile Rock Revetment RFP-06/2025-545 - 3) All construction debris will be removed/disposed in accordance with Waste Disposal Site Regulations. - 4) All wood, garbage and other unwanted...

AI summary The Project Health & Safety Plan outlines requirements for waste disposal in the Tufts Cove Shoreline construction project, including adherence to Waste Disposal Site Regulations, removal of debris, and provision of certificates confirming proper disposal of materials.

15.1 Purpose A site-specific emergency response plan will be developed and communicated to all workers on the site. The plan will contain all appropriate actions, required contact numbers, proper notification protocol and muster station lo...

AI summary The document outlines requirements for developing and communicating site-specific emergency response plans, ensuring worker training in emergency preparedness, first aid, and fire extinguisher use. It mandates distribution of the plan, worker familiarity with procedures, and adherence to the Incident Notification Process during emergencies at MGOC work sites.

Lower Explosive Limit (LEL) In building or worksites that are indoors and where flammables are stored or processed, LEL detection is required. No person will work in an area where there is the presence of a flammable or explosive substance...

AI summary The document mandates LEL detection in indoor areas handling flammable substances, prohibiting work where concentrations reach 20% or more of the LEL to ensure safety compliance.

Electrical Grounding Grounding occurs when there is an electrical connection between a container and the earth. Grounding drains away static electricity. The following are rules for safe grounding: - − Grounding shall be in accordance with...

AI summary Electrical grounding involves connecting equipment to the earth to safely drain static electricity. Key requirements include adherence to provincial/state regulations, grounding all electrical machinery, storage tanks, pumps, service switch boxes, motors, and conduit systems.

15.8 Emergency Equipment Fire Extinguishers: There must be portable fire extinguishers available at each facility and field site, as well as inside all MGOC vehicles. Fire extinguishers are required to be inspected monthly (internally) as...

AI summary The section outlines requirements for fire extinguishers and first aid kits, including placement, inspection, accessibility, and training. Fire extinguishers must be inspected monthly and annually, while first aid kits must comply with provincial/federal legislation. Staff training and incident reporting protocols are emphasized.

Investigation Reports Investigation reports must be prepared using the established corporate report format to ensure consistency. All efforts should be made to use the Incident Investigation Form on the safety management system software; h...

AI summary Investigation reports must adhere to a corporate format, utilizing the Incident Investigation Form via safety management system software. Paper copies must be digitized, and investigations should be closed promptly if delayed beyond seven days due to extenuating circumstances.

Written Lift Plan С Α Contractor fully responsible for any Safe Clearance Report (Power lines) A C cranes and lifts done on NSPI site. Qualified Workers C A If applicable, NSPI is able to provide safe clearance reports for proximity to Eng...

AI summary The document outlines safety and procedural requirements for various construction activities on NSPI sites, including trenching, excavation, hot work, and lockout procedures. It emphasizes the responsibilities of both NSPI and contractors in ensuring safety and compliance.

INSPECTION REPORT Compliance Update ISSUED TO: Dexter Construction Company Limited c/o Jamie Burns February 16, 2023 INSPECTION DATE: MAILING ADDRESS: 927 ROCKY LAKE DRIVE, P.O. BOX 48100 HALIFAX, NS B4A 3Z2 SITE NAME: Stillwater Brook-The...

AI summary An inspection report compliance update issued to Dexter Construction Company Limited highlights non-compliance with safety protocols at a construction site near Queensland on Highway 103. The report references the Health & Safety Management System (HSMS) and specific Canadian Standards Association (CSA) regulations, indicating deficiencies in siltation control measures.

2026 ACE Plan NSEB IR-71 Attachment 1 Page 134 of 139 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) Item #14537598-004 must be complied with by October 31, 2021 This inspection report was prepared on October 07, 2021 by Anthony Heggelin, Ins...

AI summary An inspection report by Anthony Heggelin of Nova Scotia Environment mandates compliance with Item #14537598-004 by October 31, 2021, prepared on October 7, 2021. The report is part of a regulatory process involving environmental standards and oversight.

This training will include, but not limited to: - New hire safety orientations - Job specific training - Safety training for Supervisors and Management - Sub-contractor orientation (as hired) - Specialized safety and related training - WHM...

AI summary The training program includes new hire safety orientations, job-specific training, supervisor training, sub-contractor orientations, and legislative-mandated training (e.g., WHMIS, fall protection, first aid). Weekly toolbox meetings and documentation of sub-contractor training compliance are emphasized.

C.REPORTING AND INVESTIGATING ENVIRONMENTAL INCIDENTS The Nova Scotia Power production oil spill notification procedure and power production chemical spill notification procedure will be followed.

AI summary The document states that Nova Scotia Power will adhere to its established procedures for reporting and investigating environmental incidents related to oil and chemical spills in power production.

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AI summary The section discusses the regulatory process and related topics, including energy efficiency programs, demand-side management, and the integration of renewable energy resources into the grid. It addresses compliance with legislation and the role of various stakeholders in the proceedings.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL CI Number Description Mitigation Plan C0082198 IT - Plant Phone System Upgrade This project replaces voice routers and analog voice gateways (hardware), and purchases required licenses to mitigate the risk of phone systems...

AI summary The document outlines several IT projects aimed at upgrading and modernizing NS Power's infrastructure, including phone systems, compliance recording solutions, safety databases, and wireless video connectivity to enhance security and compliance.

hern California Edison's 2021 general rate case (track 2) on behalf of the Small Business Utility Advocates. Reasonableness of remedial software costs to be included in authorized revenue requirement. Georgia PSC Docket Nos. 4822, 16573 an...

AI summary The text outlines expert testimony in various regulatory proceedings, focusing on rate cases, fuel adjustment mechanisms, and compliance with regulatory orders. It includes matters in Nova Scotia and California, discussing topics such as fuel contract costs, rate design, and modifications to load management programs.

](#page-7-1) Transcript, page 276. [ 24 ](#page-7-3) Transcript, page 279 [ 25 ](#page-7-5) N-6, NSPI (NSEB) RIR-149(a). [ 26 ](#page-7-7) Matter M08054, N-1 Application for Scope Change. [ 27 ](#page-7-9) Transcript, pages 273-274. [ 28 ]...

AI summary The proposed definition of a scope change application is criticized for being too narrow, potentially rendering the regulatory oversight mechanism ineffective. NSPI argues that no significant changes in project intent or alternatives have occurred in recent years, implying the new definition would result in no applications and weaken regulatory accountability and transparency.

The IG does not take a position on any of the individual capital projects but requests that the Board: 1. Direct NSPI to provide a more complete Year 3 update to the Five-Year Reliability Plan; 2. Decline to approve NSPI's proposed Scope C...

AI summary The IG requests several actions from the Board regarding NSPI's capital projects, including updates to the Reliability Plan, revised definitions for Scope Change, and enhanced stakeholder engagement. NS Power opposes these requests, arguing they are unnecessary under the current regulatory framework.

hould require enhanced justification where a Routine experiences significant year-over-year expenditure growth or materially evolves in its work categories, standards, objectives or system capability. - 8. Upon identifying a change to proj...

AI summary The Order outlines procedures for NS Power to notify the Board of significant project changes, including budget increases above twice the ATO threshold, and mandates coordination with IESO Nova Scotia on the 2027 ACE Plan and The Path to 2030 Update.

I N D E X O F P R O C E E D I N G S April 21, 2026 PAGE NO. 2 opportunities related to Distribution Routines, Mr. 3 Wilson's recommendations primarily focus on Nova Scotia 4 Power's reporting requirements and other changes to its 5 work ma...

AI summary The document discusses recommendations by Mr. Wilson regarding Nova Scotia Power's reporting requirements, work management practices, contingency caps, reliability metrics, and updates to the CEJC. Nova Scotia Power has accepted two of the 15 recommendations, while the remaining 13 are under consideration in the proceeding. The Consumer Advocate plans to further explore these issues with Nova Scotia Power.

NS POWER PANEL 437 Questions, (Murphy) 1 So as a part of this capital 12 13 14 15 16 Please provide the number of outage events, by year, for each feeder listed in attachment 1. MEMBER MURPHY: And if you scroll 17 down, Rob? 18 BY MEMBER M...

AI summary The document outlines a regulatory proceeding involving NS Power, where specific questions are raised regarding outage events and condition ratings for feeders listed in Attachment 1, as well as the review of an IR response to a revised IR-19. The discussion centers on compliance and accuracy of data provided.