Topic:"Operating Expenses" in M11927

CI 50518 CA IR-5 Attachment 19 Page 174 of 423 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) 3 # Indicators Condition Choices Data Definitions/Explanations Protection and off road vehicles appear to effectively exclude or divert visitors and...

AI summary The text outlines various indicators and condition choices related to environmental protection, consumptive uses, domestic wells, and calcareous fen within a specific area. It includes data on wildlife disturbance, sustainable consumptive uses, proximity of domestic wells, and calcareous fen identification.

2 Please note that costs associated with KMKNO Capacity Payments were initially budgeted 3 and added to the "Consulting" section of the Original Application, rather than captured in 4 a dedicated "Mi'kmaq Engagement" section of the ATO App...

AI summary The text discusses the budgeting of consulting costs related to KMKNO Capacity Payments and Mi'kmaq Engagement, as well as the offsetting program managed by a third-party consultant for fish habitat restoration on behalf of NS Power.

Pre – Offset Table 2 Year 1 (2022) Budget Category Description Amount Salaries and Wages (the CMM) Project Manager (70 hrs @ $80/hr = $ 5,600) Field technicians (3 x technicians for 21 hrs @ $45/hr = $2,835) $8,435.00 Training Environmenta...

AI summary The document outlines the Year 1 (2022) budget for a project managed by the Community Management Corporation (CMM), including expenses for salaries, training, travel, professional services, and administrative costs, totaling approximately $21,520.59.

5.1.1 NS Power Submission - The Project involves the refurbishment of the Ruth Falls Main Dam's water-retaining structures, with five - alternatives reviewed during the conceptual design phase: [45](#page-29-1) - 1. Option 1: Replace the e...

AI summary NS Power submitted a proposal for the refurbishment of the Ruth Falls Main Dam, presenting five design alternatives. Option 4 was selected due to its cost-effectiveness. NS Power argues that re-evaluation of the options was unnecessary because all would be similarly impacted by delays in the Fisheries Act Authorization and environmental permitting.

Table 3: Nova Scotia CPI Trend19 Table 4: Canada IPPI Trend20 Table 5: Ruth Falls Archaeological Costs24 Table 6: Comparison of Recent Project Archaeological Costs25 Table 7: Ruth Falls Main Dam Refurbishment Variance Summary28 Table 8: 20...

AI summary The document presents a series of tables detailing various cost-related data, including archaeological costs, labour costs, materials costs, administrative overhead, and other expenses associated with projects such as the Ruth Falls Main Dam Refurbishment and the 2019 ACE and ATO applications.

Table 30: Cost Increase – Other Expenses[85](#page-48-1) Description NSUARB Approved ($) ATO Submission ($) Variance ($) Travel Expenses $17,074 $28,819 $11,745 Freight/Postage/Delivery $0 $17,440 $17,440 Legal $0 $141 $141 Meals $5,378 $8...

AI summary Table 30 outlines the approved and submitted costs for various other expenses, highlighting significant variances, including travel, freight, legal, meals, and equipment costs. The table shows a notable increase in expenses submitted by ATO compared to what was approved by NSUARB.

5.8.2 Analysis - The increase in the additional travel, legal, and meal expenses can be attributed to the extended construction - timeline and associated environmental permitting requirements. Specific comments on each of expense is as - f...

AI summary The analysis discusses increased travel, legal, meal, and equipment costs due to project delays, environmental permitting, and expanded project scope. These costs are attributed to extended timelines, regulatory requirements, and unexpected vendor selections. NS Power explains these variances as necessary for project compliance and cost efficiency.

However, Midgard observes that the vast majority of the consulting costs in the ATO Application are directly attributable to environmental and fish related costs. Such increases can be considered to stem directly from the increased require...

AI summary Midgard highlights that most consulting costs in the ATO Application are tied to environmental and fish-related expenses due to DFO requirements. It asks Midgard to specify which costs are not related to these requirements.

REDACTED Ruth Falls Main Dam Refurbishment Contingency Report 2 Appendix A Page 1 of 1 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) Account NSEB Approved Amount Spend-to-Date Contingency/ Unbudgeted Spend-to-Date Comments $8,074.00 $8,074.0...

AI summary The document outlines a contingency report for the Ruth Falls Main Dam Refurbishment, detailing approved amounts, actual spending, and unbudgeted expenditures. Key items include additional costs for water supply arrangements, meals, Mi'kmaq engagement, and administrative overheads. The report highlights discrepancies in cost allocations and the need for contingency funds.

REDACTED Ruth Falls Main Dam Refurbishment Contingency Report 3 Appendix A Page 1 of 1 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) Account NSEB Approved Amount Spend-to-Date Contingency/ Unbudgeted Spend-to-Date Comments Sponsor/Other Dona...

AI summary The document outlines contingency and unbudgeted spending related to the Ruth Falls Main Dam Refurbishment project, including adjustments for incorrect cost code applications, additional meal costs for community engagement and fish rescue operations, and increased Mi'kmaq engagement expenses.