Topic:"Regulatory Approval Processes" in M12743

18 Cost Element Total 10 regulatory process: 11 12 1. Regulatory Approval and Permitting – Preliminary 13 • Status: This capital expenditure application (M12743) is currently under review by 14 the NSEB. 15 • Milestone to achieve "Defined"...

AI summary This section outlines the current status and milestones for various cost elements, including regulatory approvals, start-up plans, and network infrastructure. The application M12743 is under review by the NSEB, and several infrastructure projects are in progress with expected completion dates.

1 Request IR-7: 1 • Key stakeholders include IT Operations, IT Security, the Managed Service Provider 2 of NS Power, and select Application teams in scope for IGA. 3 4 3. Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) – Defined on April 30, 2026 5 6 • The...

AI summary The text outlines the status of a project involving IT Operations, IT Security, and the Managed Service Provider of NS Power, highlighting the finalized Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and ongoing regulatory approval processes. The capital expenditure application (M12743) is under review by the NSEB.

IN THE MATTER OF the PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT -and- IN THE MATTER OF an application by NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. for the approval of Capital Work Order CI C0068714 - IT- Identity & Access Management, $6,756,522 BEFORE: Richard J. Melanson, LL.B.,...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power Inc. seeks approval for a $6.75 million Capital Work Order (CI C0068714) related to IT identity and access management under the Public Utilities Act. The proceeding is before Richard J. Melanson, a regulatory member.

The following timetable will apply to this matter: Notice to Interested Parties Monday, April 13, 2026 Notice of Intervention Monday April 20, 20226 Information Requests (IRs) to NS Power Monday May 4, 2026 NS Power's Responses to IRs Tues...

AI summary This document outlines a timetable for a regulatory proceeding, including key dates for notices, information requests, responses, and submissions. It also references the application of the Board's Regulatory Rules, specifically Rule 7(3), regarding filing deadlines.

The Clerk of the Board will distribute the Hearing Order to Interested Parties with respect to the Electricity Mandate, to the Board's social media accounts and publish it on the Board's website. DATED at Halifax, Nova Scotia, this 13th da...

AI summary The Clerk of the Board will distribute the Hearing Order related to the Electricity Mandate to interested parties, social media, and the Board's website. The document is dated April 13, 2026, in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

HEARING ORDER Nova Scotia Power Incorporated (NS Power) applied to the Nova Scotia Energy Board on March 13, 2026, for approval of Capital Work Order CI C0068714 – IT- Identity & Access Management, in the amount of $6,756,522. The Board ha...

AI summary NS Power applied for approval of a Capital Work Order related to IT Identity & Access Management. The Energy Board will conduct a paper hearing, with the option to convert to an oral hearing if needed.

The following timetable will apply to this matter: Notice to Interested Parties Monday, April 13, 2026 Notice of Intervention Monday April 20, 20226 Information Requests (IRs) to NS Power Monday May 4, 2026 NS Power's Responses to IRs Tues...

AI summary The document outlines a timetable for a regulatory proceeding, including key dates for notices, information requests, submissions, and evidence. It also references the application of the Board's Regulatory Rules , specifically Rule 7(3), regarding filing deadlines.

The Clerk of the Board will distribute the Hearing Order to Interested Parties with respect to the Electricity Mandate, to the Board's social media accounts and publish it on the Board's website. DATED at Halifax, Nova Scotia, this 13th da...

AI summary The Clerk of the Board will distribute the Hearing Order related to the Electricity Mandate to interested parties, social media, and the Board's website. The document is dated April 13, 2026, in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD IN THE MATTER OF: The Public Utilities Act - and - IN THE MATTER OF: An application by Nova Scotia Power Inc. for the approval of Capital Work Order CI C0068714 - IT - Identity & Access Management, $6,756,522

AI summary Nova Scotia Power Inc. has applied for approval of a Capital Work Order (C0068714) under the Public Utilities Act, seeking $6,756,522 for Identity & Access Management. The Energy Board is reviewing the request as part of the regulatory process.

NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD IN THE MATTER OF: The PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT -and- IN THE MATTER OF: An application by NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. for the approval of Capital Work Order CI C0068714 - IT- Identity & Access Management, $6,756,522

AI summary Nova Scotia Power Inc. seeks approval for a $6.75 million Capital Work Order (CI C0068714) related to Identity & Access Management under the Public Utilities Act. The proceeding involves regulatory approval of the expenditure.

NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD IN THE MATTER OF: The Public Utilities Act IN THE MATTER OF: An application by NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. for the approval of Capital Work Order CI C0068714 - IT- Identity & Access Management, $6,756,522

AI summary Nova Scotia Power Inc. has applied under the Public Utilities Act for approval of a $6.75 million Capital Work Order (CI C0068714) related to Identity & Access Management. The proceeding involves regulatory evaluation of the proposed capital expenditure.

LIST OF PARTICIPANTS NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. (NS Power) 1223 Lower Water Street PO Box 910 Halifax, NS B3J 2A8 Tel: 902-428-6996 Lana Myatt Senior Regulatory Analyst [email protected] Copy to: Sofia Reiner [email protected] Carley...

AI summary This document lists participants in a regulatory proceeding, including Nova Scotia Power Inc., Board Counsel, and the Consumer Advocate. It includes contact information for each participant's representatives.

NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD IN THE MATTER OF: THE PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT - and - IN THE MATTER OF: AN APPLICATION by NOVA SCOTIA POWER INCORPORATED for approval of CI C0068714 IT Identity and Access Management $6,756,522

AI summary Nova Scotia Power Inc. has applied for approval of a $6.75 million IT project (CI C0068714) under the Public Utilities Act, seeking regulatory endorsement for its Identity and Access Management initiative.

1 2026 M12743 2 NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD 3 IN THE MATTER OF: The Public Utilities Act 4 IN THE MATTER OF: An application by NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. for the approval 5 of Capital Work Order CI C0068714 - IT- Identity & Access 6 Management, $...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NSPI) seeks approval for a $6.75 million Identity & Access Management project under the Public Utilities Act. The Industrial Group requests details on the 2024 RFP scope, vendor selection, and cybersecurity incident impacts on procurement timelines and contractual arrangements.

1 2026 M12743 2 3 NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD 4 5 6 IN THE MATTER OF: The Public Utilities Act, RSNS 1989, c 380 as amended 7 8 - and - 9 10 11 12 IN THE MATTER OF: AN APPLICATION by NOVA SCOTIA POWER INCORPORATED for approval of CI C0068714...

AI summary This document outlines an information request from the Department of Energy to Nova Scotia Power Incorporated regarding an application for approval of IT Identity and Access Management costs. Responses are due by May 26, 2026.

1 M12743 2 3 NOVA SCOTIA UTILITY AND REVIEW BOARD 4 5 6 IN THE MATTER OF: The Public Utilities Act 7 8 – and – 9 10 11 12 IN THE MATTER OF: An application by NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. for the approval of Capital Work Order CI C0068714 - IT- I...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board has issued an information request to Nova Scotia Power Inc. regarding a $6.75 million Capital Work Order (CI C0068714) for IT infrastructure under the Public Utilities Act. The Consumer Advocate seeks responses by May 26, 2026, with copies to the Board and legal counsel.

32 Request IR-3: 33 34 Please explain why this application is being filed in 2026, when the project began in 2024, and 35 why the RFP and bid evaluation are not included in the application. If any further RFPs and bid 36 evaluations occurr...

AI summary Request IR-3 questions why the application was filed in 2026 for a 2024 project, excluding RFP and bid evaluation details. It also asks for explanations if later RFPs and evaluations occurred post-2024.

5 Request IR-5: 6 7 With respect to the Detailed Estimate: 8 - 9 a) Please explain why the unit estimate for Regular Labour (where 16 different job positions 10 are listed) and OT Labour is $420, irrespective of position and whether regula...

AI summary Request IR-5 seeks clarifications on labor cost estimates, consulting project definitions, and documentation for the Detailed Estimate. Request IR-6 asks for actual spending data, contingency justification, and in-service dates for items in the estimate. Both requests focus on transparency and accountability in cost structuring.

1 M12743 2 3 NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD 4 5 6 IN THE MATTER OF: The Public Utilities Act, R.S.N.S. 1989, c.380, as amended 7 8 9 10 IN THE MATTER OF: An application by Nova Scotia Power Inc. for the approval of Capital Work Order CI C0068714...

AI summary This document is an information request from the Small Business Advocate to Lana Myatt of Nova Scotia Power Inc. regarding the approval of a Capital Work Order for IT Identify & Access Management, with a response due by May 26, 2026.

May 25, 2026 Crystal Henwood Clerk of the Board Nova Scotia Energy Board 1601 Lower Water Street, 3rd Floor Halifax, NS B3J 3S3 Re: M12743 - CI C0068714 – IT – Identity & Access Management – Information Requests – Extension Request Dear Ms...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NS Power) requests an extension to respond to information requests (IRs) from the Nova Scotia Energy Board (NSEB) regarding matter M12743. The original due date was May 26, 2026, but NS Power seeks an extension to June 2, 2026, to compile its responses.

May 25, 2026 [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) Lana Myatt Manager, Regulatory Capital Nova Scotia Power Inc. PO Box 910 Halifax, NS B3J 2W5 Dear Ms. Myatt: M12743 – Nova Scotia Power Inc. - CI C0068714 – IT – Identity &...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NS Power) requested an extension for filing IR responses in matter M12743, which the Board approved, adjusting deadlines to June 2, 2026, for responses, June 16 for submissions, and June 23 for rebuttals.

Submissions: The Small Business Advocate (SBA) has reviewed the Application as well as the responses to information requests submitted by the Consumer Advocate (CA), Department of Energy (DOE), Industrial Group (IG), Nova Scotia Energy Boa...

AI summary The Small Business Advocate (SBA) has reviewed the Application and related submissions in this matter and acknowledges the necessity for NS Power to update IT technology. However, the SBA raises two concerns regarding the Application.

June 18, 2026 Crystal Henwood Clerk of the Board Nova Scotia Energy Board 1601 Lower Water Street, 3rd Floor Halifax, NS B3J 3S3 Re: M12743 - CI C0068714 – IT – Identity & Access Management – Rebuttal Evidence/Submissions – Extension Reque...

AI summary NS Power requests an extension for submitting rebuttal evidence in the M12743 proceeding due to the volume and complexity of submissions received from the Consumer Advocate and Small Business Advocate. The original due date was June 23, 2026, and the requested extension is to July 7, 2026.

M12743 - Nova Scotia Power Inc. - CI C0068714 – IT – Identity & Access Management - $6,756,522 – Extension Request This will acknowledge receipt of NS Power's letter dated and received by the Board on June 18, 2026, requesting an extension...

AI summary The Board has approved Nova Scotia Power Inc.'s request for an extension to file Rebuttal Evidence/Submissions for the IT – Identity & Access Management project, extending the deadline to July 7, 2026.