Topic:"Infrastructure Planning" in M12914

2.2.1 Maintenance & Inspections 16 17 18 19 20 15 Overall, the 2027 O&M required for maintenance & inspections increased by ~$5.1 million in 2027 versus 2026 and then decreases by ~$5.7 million in 2028 (as compared to 2027). Of note is tha...

AI summary The 2027 and 2028 maintenance and inspection costs for NSPML show an increase followed by a decrease, influenced by changes in marine survey costs and the expiration of an HVDC service agreement. NSPML is implementing an integrated vegetation management approach using data-driven methods to optimize long-term maintenance practices.

3 NSPML will continue to assess, report, and execute on its obligations, and will bring 4 sustaining capital applications >$1 million forward for approval as and when required 5 and as they are identified and developed. NSPML will continue...

AI summary NSPML will continue to assess and report on its obligations, bringing sustaining capital applications over $1 million for approval as needed. It will also provide updates on the commercial LTAMP progress with Newfoundland & Labrador Hydro as directed by the Board.

4 5 6 7 8 9 For the NL portion, the procurement process has not started, therefore, supporting information is not available for 2027 and 2028. The estimate for 2027 and 2028 was created in Q1 2026 and was based on historical market informa...

AI summary The procurement process for the NL portion has not yet started, and estimates for 2027 and 2028 were based on historical data and preliminary planning. These estimates were updated in Q2 2026 using new field verification and market information, allowing NSPML to adjust the vegetation management program within the 2026 budget. Procurement for 2027 and 2028 will begin after completing 2026's work.

NSPML 2027 / 2028 Assessment CA IR-03 Attachment 1 Page 1 of 1 REDACTED 2028 2027 2026 2025 2024 Description Assessment Assessment Approved Approved Actuals Approved Actuals Vegetation Management - Newfoundland Vegetation Management - Nova...

AI summary The document presents a table related to vegetation management and lidar activities in Newfoundland and Nova Scotia, along with NSPML's responses to consumer advocate information requests. The table includes assessment and actual data for multiple years, though specific values are redacted.

- 7 Considerable work on a potential agreement has already occurred to date. The 8 OEM team is engaged with NSPML on a regular basis and has committed to 9 timelines and timely response to deliverables pursuant to an agreement. 1 Inspectio...

AI summary Considerable work has been done on a potential agreement between the OEM team and NSPML. The OEM team is regularly engaged with NSPML and has committed to meeting timelines and delivering results as per the agreement. Inspection, Maintenance & Repair (IMR) for subsea cable reliability is being handled by Nexans.

1.1 Background After construction of the Maritime Link, NSPML developed a vegetation management program for its transmission asset rights of ways (ROWs) in both provinces. Prior to clearing of the ROW for the ML Project construction, NSPML...

AI summary NSPML implemented a vegetation management program for its transmission lines in Nova Scotia and Newfoundland following the Maritime Link project. The program uses a combination of manual cutting, herbicide application, and an integrated vegetation management approach, with a focus on preventative strategies and environmental considerations.

NSPML Vegetation Management Plan identified as such and will be avoided for their protection. The management of these areas is nominally at a 10‐year interval and as for the rest of the program, on a condition basis. Annual and short‐term...

AI summary The NSPML Vegetation Management Plan outlines a 10-year interval for managing protected areas and includes annual, short-term, and mid-term planning for vegetation control. Herbicide use will be minimized by targeting hardwood growth and selective application.

2.2 Program Management & Review The Engineering Manager or their delegate is responsible for the program. NSPML site staff will oversee the implementation of the program, deploying internal or external resources to perform the on‐site repr...

AI summary The vegetation management program is overseen by NSPML site staff, who deploy internal or external resources to administer the program. A Professional Forester and GIS Technician support inventory updates using aerial reconnaissance, LiDAR, and drone patrols. The strategy will be reviewed in 2028.

18 Request IR-6: - 19 Reference: Section 5.5 Routine IGBTs - 20 NSPML states: - 21 This initiative continues NSPML's ongoing process to reach a target IGBTs module spare 22 inventory of 224 units while maintaining adequate redundancy withi...

AI summary NSPML is addressing questions about its IGBTs module spare inventory, including current inventory levels, expected ordering timeline, unit costs, and failure rates. The entity has not yet placed an additional order but anticipates doing so in 2027, with delivery expected in 2028.

23 Request IR-10: - 24 Reference: Section 4.0 Marine Survey Cost Recovery - 25 NSPML states two key considerations in the decision about how to finance the marine survey are 26 the following: - 27 Based on NSPML's understanding of the trad...

AI summary The text discusses NSPML's considerations regarding financing marine survey costs, highlighting potential WACC impacts on customers. It also requests detailed information on vegetation management activities, cost estimates, and the replacement of the SCM system. The discussion raises questions about financial implications and operational impacts.

16 Request IR-3: 17 18 In Exhibits N-5 and N-8, Matter No. M12394, NSPML discussed its vegetation management 19 activity in both Nova Scotia and Newfoundland. Please explain whether NSPML contracts for 20 vegetation management independentl...

AI summary The request asks NSPML to clarify whether it contracts for vegetation management independently or through NS Power and NL Hydro, and to provide cost data and supporting documents for vegetation management from 2024-2028.

1 (c) Please quantify the regulatory cost savings NSPML attributes to a two-year 2 versus a one-year assessment process. 3 Request IR-2: 4 Reference: Section 2.2, Table 2, O&M Forecast 2027 and 2028 vs 2026 ($ millions) (p. 7) 5 (a) Please...

AI summary The document contains information requests related to Nova Scotia Power Marketing Limited (NSPML), including requests for quantifying regulatory cost savings from a two-year versus one-year assessment process, updating O&M forecasts, and providing details on the existing HVDC OEM converter station service agreement and Long-Term Service Agreement (LTSA).

28 Confidential Attachment 1 of this Application). 1 (c) Please identify and explain any material changes in scope, pricing 2 structure, or duration between the existing LTSA and the proposed new 3 agreement. 4 (d) Attachment 1 includes li...

AI summary The document includes several requests related to changes in agreements, redactions in support details, and vegetation management estimates. It also references a contingency support agreement for HVDC cables and requests detailed cost breakdowns and justifications for redactions.