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The Northeast Power Coordinating Council, Inc. ("NPCC") submits to the Nova Scotia Energy Board ("NSEB") an application for approval of revisions to NPCC Directory #2 Emergency Operations ("Directory #2"). NPCC requests that based on a vot...
AI summary The Northeast Power Coordinating Council, Inc. (NPCC) has submitted an application to the Nova Scotia Energy Board (NSEB) for approval of revisions to its Directory #2 Emergency Operations . The revisions, approved by NPCC Full Members on June 30, 2026, are requested to become effective on that date in Nova Scotia. The application includes clean and redlined versions of the directory.
3. This Application This application requests the NSEB to approve revisions to NPCC Directory #2 Emergency Operations, effective June 30, 2026. A description justifying the Directory #2 revisions is provided in Section C below.
AI summary This application seeks approval from the NSEB for revisions to NPCC Directory #2 Emergency Operations , effective June 30, 2026. The justification for these revisions is detailed in Section C of the document.
C. Description of Directory #2 and Justification for Revisions In this application, NPCC requests the NSEB approve revisions to the Regional Reliability Criteria contained in Directory #2 Emergency Operations , effective June 30, 2026. Dir...
AI summary NPCC is requesting the NSEB to approve revisions to Directory #2, which outlines emergency operations criteria. The revisions were informed by a triennial review by the TFCO and CO-8 Working Group, considering evolving NERC standards, technological changes, and recommendations from cold weather reports.
1.3 Objective The purpose of this Directory is to present the basic factors to be considered in formulating plans and procedures to be followed in an emergency or during conditions which could lead to an emergency , in order to facilitate...
AI summary This document outlines the objective of the Directory, which is to establish factors for planning and procedures during emergencies or conditions that could lead to emergencies. The goal is to prevent service interruptions, minimize system disturbances, and ensure public safety.
1.5 Background This Directory was developed from the NPCC A-03 Emergency Operations Criteria and associated B-3 Guideline and C-20 Procedure documents. Guidelines and procedures for consideration in the implementation of this Directory are...
AI summary This section provides background on the development of the Directory, which was created based on the NPCC A-03 Emergency Operations Criteria and related documents. Appendix A contains guidelines and procedures for its implementation.
1.0 Introduction This Appendix provides the guidelines and procedures for anticipating and operating under emergency conditions. These guidelines and procedures are intended to provide specific instructions to the System Operator during su...
AI summary This section outlines guidelines and procedures for the System Operator to manage and respond to emergency conditions within NPCC Balancing Authority, Transmission Operator, or Reliability Coordinator areas, with the aim of minimizing impacts and preventing, containing, and controlling emergencies.
2.0 Minimizing the Impact of Events - 2.1 It is recognized that provisions are made in the design of a power system for the satisfactory performance of the system during certain faults or incidents of equipment failure. It is also recogniz...
AI summary This section outlines the importance of designing power systems to handle faults and equipment failures, ensuring sufficient generation and transmission capacity to meet operating reserve, frequency control, and voltage requirements. It also addresses the need to declare emergencies when operating conditions deviate from planned boundaries and follow specific guidelines during such events.
4.1 Correction of Transmission Loading if Exceeding Limits When a Transmission Operator area is experiencing internal circuit or tie line loading in excess of applicable system operating limits, the following actions should be implemented...
AI summary This section outlines the procedures to be followed when transmission loading exceeds system operating limits, including adjusting generation, transferring load, utilizing NERC TLR processes, and implementing emergency transfer capabilities to ensure system reliability and compliance with operating standards.
4.3 Action of a Balancing Authority or Transmission Operator Causing an Emergency If operation in a Balancing Authority or Transmission Operator area is having an adverse reliability impact in another area, the Balancing Authority and Tran...
AI summary This section outlines the obligations of Balancing Authorities and Transmission Operators during emergencies, as mandated by NERC and NPCC Standards. It requires them to identify causes, shed firm load, adjust tie lines, and issue Energy Emergency Alerts to ensure reliability.
1.0 Introduction This Appendix provides the guidelines and procedures for anticipating and operating under emergency conditions. These guidelines and procedures are intended to provide specific instructions to the System Operator during su...
AI summary This section outlines guidelines and procedures for the System Operator to manage and respond to emergency conditions within NPCC Balancing Authority, Transmission Operator, or Reliability Coordinator areas, aiming to minimize impacts and prevent the escalation of emergencies.
2.0 Minimizing the Impact of Events - 2.1 It is recognized that provisions are made in the design of a power system for the satisfactory performance of the system during certain faults or incidents of equipment failure. It is also recogniz...
AI summary This section outlines the importance of planning for system faults and contingencies, ensuring adequate operating reserves, automatic generation control, and voltage stability within normal limits. It also describes abnormal voltage conditions and the procedures to follow when they occur, emphasizing adherence to NPCC and emergency criteria.