Topic:"Regulatory Approval Processes" in M03621

January 12, 2011 Ms. Nancy McNeil Regulatory Affairs Officer/Clerk Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board 3 rd Floor, 1601 Lower Water Street P.O. Box 1692, Unit "M" Halifax, NS B3J 3S3 Re: CI #38724 – TRE5 – Superheater, Reheater and Boiler...

AI summary A letter dated January 12, 2011, from Lee Thomson-Lutz to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board confirms submission of responses to information requests (IRs) regarding capital upgrades to a power plant component (CI #38724 – TRE5 – Superheater, Reheater and Boiler Upgrades), received on December 22, 2010.

CI 38724 - TRE5 – Superheater, Reheater and Boiler Upgrades (NSUARB P-128.10) NSPI Responses to UARB Information Requests

AI summary NSPI provides responses to UARB's information requests regarding upgrades to superheater, reheater, and boiler systems under NSUARB P-128.10. The proceeding involves technical and regulatory considerations for power generation infrastructure modifications.

By E-mail and Courier Lee Thomson-Lutz Manager, Capital Nova Scotia Power Inc. 14th Floor, Barrington Tower Halifax, NS B3J 2W5 Dear Ms. Thomson-Lutz: Nova Scotia Power Inc. - Fourth Quarter 2010 Capital Items and Capital Reports - Request...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NSPI) requested approval for a reduced capital expenditure ($796,383) related to TRE5 boiler upgrades, justified by scope reductions from earlier studies. The Board previously withheld approval in 2010 but now approves the revised amount, citing prevention of unplanned outages and alignment with a planned turbine outage.

By E-mail and Courier Lee Thomson-Lutz Manager, Capital Nova Scotia Power Inc. 14th Floor, Barrington Tower Halifax, NS B3J 2W5 Dear Ms. Thomson-Lutz: Nova Scotia Power Inc. - Fourth Quarter 2010 Capital Items and Capital Reports - Request...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NSPI) requested approval for a reduced capital expenditure ($796,383) for TRE5 boiler upgrades, justified by scope reductions from initial 2010 ACE Plan projections. The Board approved the revised cost after reviewing responses to information requests, citing prevention of unplanned outages and alignment with a planned turbine outage as justification.