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Topic:"Regulatory Approval Processes" in M12436

Matter: North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) - Second Quarter 2025  - Application for Approval of Reliability Standards
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N-1Application 9 passages
BEFORE THE NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD OF THE PROVINCE OF NOVA SCOTIA p. p. 3
BEFORE THE NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD OF THE PROVINCE OF NOVA SCOTIA North American Electric Reliability ) Corporation ) SECOND QUARTER 2025 APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF RELIABILITY STANDARDS OF THE NORTH AMERICAN ELECTRIC RELIABILITY CORPORA...

AI summary The document is an application submitted to the Nova Scotia Energy Board for the approval of reliability standards set by the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) for the second quarter of 2025.

August 22, 2025 p. p. 3
August 22, 2025 3 3 6 QUARTER 2025 6 Internal Network Security Monitoring 7 10 QUARTERLY FILING OF PROPOSED RELIABILITY STANDARDS Applicable to Nova Scotia, Approved by Applicable to BEFORE THE NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD OF THE PROVINCE OF N...

AI summary This document is a quarterly filing related to the approval of reliability standards by the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) in the second quarter of 2025, submitted to the Nova Scotia Energy Board.

Preamble p. p. 3
The North American Electric Reliability Corporation ("NERC") hereby submits to the Nova Scotia Energy Board ("NSEB") an application for approval of NERC Reliability Standards approved by the United States Federal Energy Regulatory Commissi...

AI summary NERC is requesting the Nova Scotia Energy Board to approve and enforce new reliability standards for the Bulk-Power System in Nova Scotia, approved by FERC during the second quarter of 2025. Supporting documents include tables and summaries of the standards.

A. Background: NERC Quarterly Filing of Proposed Reliability Standards p. pp. 3-5
A. Background: NERC Quarterly Filing of Proposed Reliability Standards Pursuant to Section 215 of the Federal Power Act ("FPA"), [2](#page-3-4) NERC is certified by FERC as the Electric Reliability Organization ("ERO") in the United States...

AI summary The document outlines the role of NERC as the Electric Reliability Organization under the Federal Power Act, responsible for developing and enforcing mandatory Reliability Standards in the United States, subject to FERC approval. It also references the quarterly filing of proposed standards and the legal basis for NERC's authority.

III. CONCLUSION p. pp. 7-10
III. CONCLUSION NERC respectfully requests that the NSEB approve the revised Reliability Standards as specified herein. Respectfully submitted, /s/ Sarah P. Crawford Lauren Perotti Assistant General Counsel Sarah P. Crawford Senior Counsel...

AI summary NERC requests the NSEB approve revised Reliability Standards. The submission includes legal counsel from NERC and contact information for the submitting counsel.

Exhibit A-1: Reliability Standard Applicable to Nova Scotia, Approved by FERC in Second Quarter 2025 p. p. 10
Exhibit A-1: Reliability Standard Applicable to Nova Scotia, Approved by FERC in Second Quarter 2025 Reliability Standard Effective Date Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) CIP-015-1 10/1/2028 \ At the time of this filing, the standar...

AI summary Exhibit A-1 outlines the reliability standards applicable to Nova Scotia, specifically the Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP-015-1) standard, which is approved by FERC and set to take effect on October 1, 2028.

Any comments regarding this glossary should be reported to the NERC Help Desk . Select "Standards" from the "Service" drop-down menu and "Other" from the Standards Subcategory drop-down menu. p. p. 10
Any comments regarding this glossary should be reported to the NERC Help Desk . Select "Standards" from the "Service" drop-down menu and "Other" from the Standards Subcategory drop-down menu. Subjec Subject to Enforcement ement Continent-w...

AI summary The document outlines a glossary entry for 'Dynamic Interchange Schedule or Dynamic Schedule,' defining it as a time-varying energy transfer updated in real-time and included in the Scheduled Net Interchange (NIS) term. It is part of a project approved by FERC and effective from July 1, 2025.

Section 345 p. p. 10
& lt;sup>2 FERC approved the WECC Tier One Reliability Standards in the Order Approving Regional Reliability Standards for the Western Interconnection and Directing Modifications, 119 FERC ¶ 61,260 (June 8, 2007). In that Order, FERC direc...

AI summary FERC approved the WECC Tier One Reliability Standards in an order from 2007, directing WECC to address inconsistencies between regional definitions and the NERC Glossary in developing permanent replacements.

WECC Regi WECC Regional Definitions tions p. p. 10
3 FERC approved the WECC Tier One Reliability Standards in the Order Approving Regional Reliability Standards for the Western Interconnection and Directing Modifications, 119 FERC ¶ 61,260 (June 8, 2007). In that Order, FERC directed WECC...

AI summary The document references FERC's approval of WECC Tier One Reliability Standards in 2007, directing WECC to address inconsistencies between regional definitions and the NERC Glossary. It outlines definitions for terms like 'Normal Path Rating' and 'Operating Reserve' under WECC Regional Standards.

100226Board Decision Letter 1 passage
M12436 - North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) - Second Quarter 2025 - Application for Approval of Reliability Standards p. p. 0
ure its reliability and that such efforts be made in coordination with the other entities in the Northeastern Power Coordinating Council region. Estimated costs appear reasonable to achieve this goal. NS Power stated that NERC Reliability...

AI summary NS Power requests the Nova Scotia Energy Board to explicitly confirm the effective date of NERC Reliability Standards in Nova Scotia. The Board accepts this recommendation and encourages early implementation of CIP-015-1, noting that full enforceability occurs on dates set by NERC.

99215Board letter requesting comments 1 passage
M12436 – North American Electric Reliability Corporation – Quarterly Application for Approval of Reliability Standards – Second Quarter 2025 p. p. 0
M12436 – North American Electric Reliability Corporation – Quarterly Application for Approval of Reliability Standards – Second Quarter 2025 This will acknowledge receipt of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Second...

AI summary The Board acknowledges receipt of NERC's Second Quarter 2025 Application for approval of Reliability Standards. Comments are due by October 20, 2025. The Board will decide whether further review is needed and issue a decision accordingly.

99681Letter NSIESO re: no comments 1 passage
Section 1
1801 Hollis Street, Suite 1900 Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada B3J 3N4 t. 902.423.6361 f. 902.420.9326 www.bwbllp.ca Jason T. Cooke, K.C. 902.422.5374 [email protected] File: 24164-1096879 October 16, 2025 Crystal Henwood Clerk of the Board Nov...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO Nova Scotia) has reviewed the North American Electric Reliability Corporation's (NERC) Application for Approval of Reliability Standards (M12436) but will not be submitting comments. The Board requested comments by October 20, 2025.

99716Comments - NSPI 5 passages
2025 Q2 Application for Approval of Reliability Standards p. p. 2
2025 Q2 Application for Approval of Reliability Standards NS Power Recommendations October 20, 2025 NON-CONFIDENTIAL

AI summary This document is the 2025 Q2 Application for Approval of Reliability Standards submitted by NS Power. It outlines recommendations related to reliability standards and is part of a regulatory proceeding.

Incorporated (NS Power, Company) on NERC's Application by October 20, 2025. p. pp. 2-3
Incorporated (NS Power, Company) on NERC's Application by October 20, 2025. 1 1.1 Effective Dates 2 3 On June 30, 2010, NERC submitted its first set of Reliability Standards to the Nova Scotia Utility 4 and Review Board (NSUARB) for approv...

AI summary The document discusses the approval process for NERC Reliability Standards in Nova Scotia, highlighting the transition from the NSUARB to the NSEB and NS Power's request for clarification on effective dates. It also notes that NERC does not seek approval for VRFs and VSLs associated with its reliability standards.

Preamble p. pp. 3-4
- NS Power confirms its understanding that the NSEB's approval of these Reliability Standards will - exclude approval of any VRFs and VSLs. If this understanding is incorrect, NS Power asks that - this be clarified by the NSEB and that NS...

AI summary NS Power clarifies its understanding that the NSEB's approval of Reliability Standards excludes VRFs and VSLs, requesting clarification and further comment. The document also discusses the transition of NERC roles from NS Power to the IESO-NS.

1 2.0 NS POWER RECOMMENDATION p. pp. 4-5
1 2.0 NS POWER RECOMMENDATION 2 3 NS Power has reviewed NERC's Application and provides the following recommendations. 4

AI summary NS Power has reviewed NERC's Application and provides recommendations in response to the proceeding.

1 4.0 RETIREMENT OF RELIABILITY STANDARDS 2 3 There are no versions of previous standards required to be retired as part of this application. p. pp. 7-8
1 4.0 RETIREMENT OF RELIABILITY STANDARDS 2 3 There are no versions of previous standards required to be retired as part of this application. DATE FILED: October 20, 2025 Page 9 of 10

AI summary The document states that there are no previous versions of reliability standards required to be retired as part of the application. This section is part of a regulatory proceeding related to reliability standards.

99770Board letter re: NSPI to provide information 2 passages
Section 1 p. p. 0
October 23, 2025 [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) Blake Williams Senior Director, Regulatory Nova Scotia Power Inc. 1223 Lower Water Street PO Box 910 Halifax NS B3J 2W5 Dear Mr. Williams: M12293 – North Americ...

AI summary The Board Member, Richard J. Melanson, has reviewed two applications from NERC regarding the approval of reliability standards for the first and second quarters of 2025. NS Power provided comments on these applications, noting that implementing CIP-015-1 will require significant capital project support.

Section 2 p. pp. 0-1
work to meet compliance…" NS Power goes on to say that a "…project will be submitted to the NSEB when appropriate and may include other NERC standards that require project support to be implemented." The Board realizes costing is probably...

AI summary NS Power plans to submit a project to the NSEB when appropriate, potentially including other NERC standards. The Board requests NS Power to provide cost estimates and justify the costs related to NERC reliability standards in matters M12293 and M12436.

99961Letter NSPI re: Extension 1 passage
Section 1 p. p. 0
November 13, 2025 Crystal Henwood Clerk of the Board Nova Scotia Energy Board 1601 Lower Water Street, 3rd Floor Halifax, NS B3J 3S3 Re: M12293/M12436 – NERC Quarterly Application for Approval of Reliability Standards – First and Second Qu...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power (NS Power) has been asked by the Nova Scotia Energy Board (NSEB) to provide cost estimates for implementing NERC reliability standards. NS Power requests an extension to submit this information due to resource constraints.

99964Board letter approving extension 1 passage
M12293/M12436 – NERC Quarterly Application for Approval of Reliability Standards – First and Second Quarter 2025 – Extension Request p. p. 0
M12293/M12436 – NERC Quarterly Application for Approval of Reliability Standards – First and Second Quarter 2025 – Extension Request This will acknowledge receipt of NS Power's letter dated and received by the Board on November 13, 2025, r...

AI summary The Board acknowledges NS Power's request for an extension to file information on the costs of implementing NERC reliability standards for matters M12293 and M12436. The deadline for the update has been extended to December 1, 2025.

100158Letter NSPI re: Comments 3 passages
Section 1 p. p. 0
December 1, 2025 Crystal Henwood Clerk of the Board Nova Scotia Energy Board 1601 Lower Water Street, 3rd Floor Halifax, NS B3J 3S3 Re: M12293 / M12436 – North American Electric Reliability Corporation – Quarterly Application for Approval...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power Incorporated (NS Power) has been asked by the Nova Scotia Energy Board (NSEB) to provide information and cost estimates related to implementing new reliability standards from the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC). NS Power was granted an extension to respond by December 1, 2025.

Section 3 p. pp. 0-1
pursuant to the Compliance Transition Agreement between IESO NS and NS Power. As an example, TPL-008-1 applies to the TP and PC functions and would therefore fall to IESO NS to implement if approved. While NS Power can initiate certain ele...

AI summary The document discusses the transition of responsibilities and costs between IESO NS and NS Power under a Compliance Transition Agreement. It outlines the implementation of reliability standards such as TPL-008-1 and PRC-028-1, as well as the need for capital projects to meet compliance requirements. NS Power has noted the significant work required to comply with CIP-015-1, including traffic mirroring and integration with monitoring tools.

Section 4 p. pp. 1-2
itoring tools, documentation, and processes. A project will be submitted to the NSEB when appropriate and may include other NERC standards that require project support to be implemented[.3](#page-2-0) CIP-015-1 will require a capital proje...

AI summary NS Power outlines the need for capital projects to comply with various NERC reliability standards, including CIP-015-1, and estimates a total cost of approximately $4.5M. These projects will be submitted to the NSEB for approval, with the prudency and reasonableness of the investments to be examined by the Board.

100226Board Decision Letter 1 passage
M12436 - North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) - Second Quarter 2025 - Application for Approval of Reliability Standards p. pp. 0-1
M12436 - North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) - Second Quarter 2025 - Application for Approval of Reliability Standards The Board reviewed the following filing from the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NER...

AI summary The Board reviewed NERC's application to approve revised Reliability Standards, specifically CIP-015-1, which focuses on cybersecurity. NS Power provided comments, noting the need for capital project support to implement the standards. The Board must consider Section 67(2) of the More Access to Energy Act before approving the standards.

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