Topic:"Compliance Legislation" in M12665

REDACTED 2022-2023 FAM Audit Action Plan Update Attachment 1 Page 1 of 18 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) Row Recommendation Action Plan Response from NS Power February 2026 Update 11 Recommendation VII-3: FT and Gas Supply Con...

AI summary The document discusses NS Power's acceptance of Recommendation VII-3, which calls for periodic reviews of forecasted prices and assumptions in gas supply and pipeline contracts. NS Power confirms that it already conducts such reviews and considers the recommendation complete.

REDACTED 2022-2023 FAM Audit Action Plan Update Attachment 1 Page 7 of 18 Row Recommendation Action Plan Response from NS Power July 2026 Update As explained by Ms. MacLean and Mr. Pecurica at the Hearing, the process took time due to its...

AI summary The document discusses the completion of Recommendation VI-4, which involved a complex technical process requiring engagement with senior engineers and external consultants. NS Power executed an amendment to the Shared Services and Steam Supply Agreement on March 7, 2025, and considers the recommendation complete.

determination of Block A and 27 Recommendation XII-2: NS Block Energy Volumes NS Power accepts this recommendation. NS Power agrees to The 82,341 MWh transaction in question has been evaluated by NS Power to have been economic and benefici...

AI summary NS Power accepts Recommendation XII-2 regarding the evaluation of the 82,341 MWh transaction in Block A, deeming it economic and beneficial to customers. NS Power also accepts Recommendation XIV-1, which requires including contract and purchase order numbers on documents, and has completed the necessary updates. BW provided a favourable assessment of this work.

Training NSPI continues to require ERM employees to take annual training across a variety of topics, including: (1) the Emera Code of Conduct; (2) the NSPI Power Safety Manual; (3) the NSPI Affiliate Code of Conduct; (4) the NSPI Credit Po...

AI summary NSPI provides annual and quarterly training to ERM employees on various topics such as the Emera Code of Conduct, Power Safety Manual, and cybersecurity. Training materials are delivered online and were found to be detailed and effective in prior audits. Specific modules like the Affiliate Code of Conduct and Credit and Market Risk Concepts were noted for their clarity and guidance.

Figure X-33: NSPI's Compliance Status with SO2, NOx Emissions vs. Caps (2024-2025) Limit Compliance Period Actual Emissions Emissions Limit Exceedance (%) SO2 (tonnes) 2023-2024 66,909 68,000 - SO2 (tonnes) 2025 44,268 45,000\ - NOx (tonne...

AI summary The figure shows NSPI's compliance with SO2, NOx, and Hg emissions limits from 2023 to 2025. NSPI exceeded the mercury emissions limit in both 2024 and 2025, while SO2 and NOx emissions were within limits. NSPI received a compliance offset for SO2 in 2025, increasing its emissions limit.

X.B.7.c. NSPI's Compliance with Opacity and Stack Limitations As shown in Figure X-36 below, NSPI exceeded opacity limits at its generating stations 120 times during the Audit Period, up from 52 in the prior Audit Period.511 Most of those...

AI summary NSPI exceeded opacity limits at its generating stations 120 times during the Audit Period, with most exceedances at Lingan. Two instances of non-compliance with instack particulate limits were recorded at Trenton 5 in 2024. NSPI conducted maintenance to address these issues and reported no further exceedances.

Report, tab 1(3). 547 Q4 2025 FAM Report, tab 1(3). Conclusion X-30: Sustaining capital investments totaled $ million in the Audit Period, a decrease of 13.6 percent from the prior Audit Period. Conclusion X-31: NSPI personnel was highly c...

AI summary The audit period saw a 13.6% decrease in NSPI's sustaining capital investments. NSPI complied with SO2 limits but exceeded mercury emissions in 2025, with discrepancies in reporting. NSPI met GHG emissions regulations, though there is a discrepancy in OBPS compliance costs. Opacity exceedances increased significantly during the audit period.

XIV.B.6. Fuel Master Agreements and Purchase Order Controls Verification BDO's review and testing of fuel procurement, invoicing, and verification processes did not disclose any instances where costs paid for fuels procured exceed contract...

AI summary BDO reviewed NSPI's fuel procurement and invoicing processes and found no discrepancies in costs paid exceeding agreed prices. The review encountered challenges due to a cybersecurity incident and system upgrades, but alternative audit evidence was used without finding exceptions. Purchase orders and approvals were properly documented.

XV.B.4.c. The Identification of PHP Deviations from Schedule Under the ELIADC tariff, NS Power/NSPSO is required to track the timing, magnitude, and reason for deviations,844 In the case of NS Power or PHP's inability to follow the dispatc...

AI summary The document discusses the responsibility for tracking deviations from the schedule under the ELIADC tariff. It highlights that PHP, rather than NS Power/NSPSO, tracked these deviations, creating a conflict of interest and violating the tariff, particularly with Cause Code 5 (PDN), which penalizes PHP for deviations. The recommendation is that PHP should not be allowed to determine and record off-schedule deviations.