Topic:"Rate Smoothing Adjustment" 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.

increased project costs of approximately $2 million. [Exhibit N-1, p. 3] The cost increase associated with the extended construction timeline includes both increased labour and materials expenses. - [15] The final reason noted by NS Power...

AI summary NS Power's ATO application includes a cost increase of approximately $2 million, attributed to extended construction timelines, increased archaeological and Mi'kmaq engagement costs, and additional contingency funds for habitat offsetting costs. These factors are cited as the primary reasons for the variance from the original ACE Plan.

s and external stakeholders. While the Board is encouraged by these efforts, it acknowledges that the Utility has little control over the actions and requirements of those regulators and stakeholders. [69] Additionally, NS Power has alloca...

AI summary NS Power has allocated $500,000 for habitat offsetting costs based on a rate suggested by DFO, but not its own higher estimate. The project faces potential cost increases if the higher rate or larger offset area is required. The FAA status remains unclear, with further consultation needed with the Mi'kmaq of Nova Scotia, leaving the project exposed to cost escalations.

10 Request IR-23: 11 Reference: N-9, page 44 lines 8-14. With respect to the Mi'kmaq observer costs, as noted in Section 4.1 above Midgard considers that NS Power could have known at the time of its ACE submission that its archaeological c...

AI summary Midgard concludes that the increased Mi'kmaw engagement costs associated with NSPI's ACE submission are reasonable. The question focuses on whether NSPI should have known these costs would be higher and the basis for Midgard's assumption, particularly in relation to the Fisheries Act amendments and archaeological costs.

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.