Topic:"Regulatory Approval Processes" in M12898

NSPI Responses to Consumer Advocate Information Requests 1 (v) D055 Planned Replacement Deteriorated Equipment 2 (vi) D061 New Customers - Residential 3 (vii) D062 New Customers – Commercial 4 5 (d) For each distribution routine referenced...

AI summary NSPI provides responses to information requests regarding distribution routines, specifically focusing on overtime labour trends and cost implications. The response refers to attachments for detailed data and cites a matter (M12319) related to overtime in specific distribution routines.

REDACTED Distribution Routines ATO CA IR-5 Attachment 1 Page 7 of 67 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) - (i) the Parties acknowledge having had full opportunity to consider their rights and obligations as provided herein and agre...

AI summary The document outlines the hierarchy of documents and agreements in a distribution routine agreement, emphasizing that Sections 1 to 30 of the Agreement take precedence over other documents such as Change Orders, schedules, and policies.

REDACTED Distribution Routines ATO CA IR-5 Attachment 1 Page 8 of 67 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) - 4.2 Notwithstanding anything contained herein, this Agreement in no way creates an exclusive arrangement between NSPI and th...

AI summary This section of the agreement outlines the non-exclusive nature of the arrangement between NSPI and the Service Provider, the conditions under which NSPI may procure services from other suppliers, and the governance structure for managing the agreement and services, including the designation of representatives for both parties.

TABLE 1 – RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PARTIES Responsibility Service Provider NSPI Returning and recording unused materials from the job site back to the nearest NSPI depot or agreed alternate site using the process set out below in Table 1A....

AI summary This table outlines the responsibilities of the service provider and NSPI, indicating that the service provider is responsible for returning unused materials and planning resources, while NSPI has no responsibility in these areas.

3.11 Compensable Delays/Idle Time Caused by NSPI: - Delays caused by inadequate tree trimming or other site access delays - Easements not obtained - Locates not obtained - Permits not obtained - Material not available as required - Enginee...

AI summary This section outlines compensable delays and idle time caused by Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NSPI), including issues such as inadequate tree trimming, unobtained easements and permits, material unavailability, and mid-stream engineering or design changes.

4 WORK SCHEDULE: - 4.1 NSPI will identify the priority of the Work within the Work Order. NSPI shall prioritize the work in a manner that avoids inefficiency wherever possible. Should NSPI request the Service Provider to mobilize to a new...

AI summary This section outlines the Work Schedule agreement between NSPI and the Service Provider, detailing prioritization, scheduling, and consequences for delays or changes. NSPI has authority to adjust schedules and expects the Service Provider to maintain alignment with constraints and deliver recovery plans if behind schedule.

GOVERNANCE MODEL The purpose of the foregoing Governance Model is to provide the Parties with a monitoring and decision-making framework along with a set of manageable processes for administering the Agreement over the Term. A scheduled re...

AI summary The Governance Model outlines a framework for monitoring and decision-making, with annual reviews and process changes proposed by the Operating Committee and approved jointly by NSPI's Director of T&D Technically Services and the Service Provider's General Manager.

NSPI Responses to NSEB Information Requests 1 Request IR-1: 2 3 In its August 8, 2025, response to NSEB IR-2a) in Matter M12319 (2024 Various Distribution 4 Routines ATO), Nova Scotia Power Incorporated (NS Power) stated: 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1...

AI summary NS Power initially stated that its distribution routines would not exceed ATO thresholds in 2025, aligning with external and historical forecasts. However, a significant increase of $11.5M (107% of the budgeted amount) in Routine D055 occurred between August 8, 2025, and December 31, 2025, prompting a request for explanation from Board staff.

The following timetable will apply to this proceeding: Notices of Intervention Wednesday, June 24, 2026 Information Requests (IRs) to NS Power Tuesday, July 7, 2026 Responses to IRs from NS Power Tuesday, July 28, 2026 Submissions by Inter...

AI summary The timetable for the proceeding outlines key dates for interventions, information requests, and submissions. The Board's Regulatory Rules, specifically Rule 7(3), will govern the filing process, requiring documents to be submitted by 2:00 pm on due dates.

The Clerk of the Board will distribute a Notice of Paper Hearing to Interested Parties with respect to the Electricity mandate; to the Board's social media accounts and publish on the Board's website. DATED at Halifax, Nova Scotia, this 12...

AI summary The Clerk of the Board is preparing to distribute a Notice of Paper Hearing related to the Electricity mandate to interested parties, and will also post it on the Board's social media and website. The notice is dated June 12, 2026, in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

The following timetable will apply to this proceeding: Notices of Intervention Wednesday, June 24, 2026 Information Requests (IRs) to NS Power Tuesday, July 7, 2026 Responses to IRs from NS Power Tuesday, July 28, 2026 Submissions by Inter...

AI summary This proceeding outlines a timetable for submissions and interventions, including deadlines for notices, information requests, and responses. It also specifies that the Board's Regulatory Rules, particularly Rule 7(3), will govern the filing process.

The Clerk of the Board will distribute a Notice of Paper Hearing to Interested Parties with respect to the Electricity mandate; to the Board's social media accounts and publish on the Board's website. DATED at Halifax, Nova Scotia, this 12...

AI summary The Clerk of the Board will distribute a Notice of Paper Hearing related to the Electricity mandate to interested parties, social media accounts, and the Board's website. The notice is dated June 12, 2026, in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

This is a public process, and you may participate as follows: • You may request formal standing as an Intervenor, subject to Board approval. This will allow you to present written submissions. Your request must be received by the Board by...

AI summary This document outlines the public process for participation in a regulatory proceeding, including the deadline for requesting formal standing as an Intervenor and submitting written submissions. It also encourages participants to share preferred pronouns and forms of address to ensure respectful and inclusive communication.

SMALL BUS/NESS ADVOCATE TAKE NOTICE that the Small Business Advocate hereby Intervenes in this proceeding in accordance with the regulations. The Small Business Advocate represents 3 classes of small business (namely 10, 11, and 21 small b...

AI summary The Small Business Advocate intervenes in the proceeding, representing three classes of small businesses. The advocate provides contact information and directs all communication to the undersigned. The notice is dated June 2, 2026, and addressed to the Clerk of the Nova Scotia Energy Board.

NOTICE OF INTERVENTION OF: CONSUMER ADVOCATE TAKE NOTICE that the Consumer Advocate hereby intervenes in the above Application and proceeding. The Consumer Advocate represents the interests of residential ratepayers, who may be impacted by...

AI summary The Consumer Advocate intervenes in a regulatory proceeding, representing residential ratepayers. They will address issues raised by the Energy Board and any other issues that arise during the proceeding. The Consumer Advocate is represented by David Roberts and Michael Murphy of Pink Larkin, with John Wilson of Grid Strategies LLC as a consultant.

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 Approval of CI Various - Distribution Routines - D055 - Planned Replacement of Deteriorated Equipmen...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Energy Board has issued an information request to Nova Scotia Power Inc. regarding an application for approval of a planned replacement of deteriorated equipment, with responses due by July 28, 2026. The request is part of the proceedings under the Public Utilities Act.

1 M12898 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 11 IN THE MATTER OF: AN APPLICATION by NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. for Approval of Distribution Routines CI Vari...

AI summary The document is an information request from the Small Business Advocate to Nova Scotia Power Incorporated regarding an application for the approval of distribution routines related to the replacement of deteriorated equipment, with responses due by July 28, 2026.

July 28, 2026 Crystal Henwood Clerk of the Board Nova Scotia Energy Board 1601 Lower Water Street, 3rd Floor Halifax, NS B3J 3S3 Re: M12898 - Distribution Routines CI Various- D055 – Planned Replacement of Deteriorated Equipment (ATO) Dear...

AI summary This document is a response from Nova Scotia Power Inc. to information requests from the Nova Scotia Energy Board and intervenors regarding the Distribution Routines CI Various- D055 – Planned Replacement of Deteriorated Equipment (ATO). The responses were submitted following the receipt of Board and Intervenor IRs on June 29 and July 7, 2026, respectively.

- 6. Where a reference to Designated Confidential Information is required in pre-filed testimony, briefs, other legal documents or arguments, such reference shall be by citation of title or exhibit number only or by some other non-confiden...

AI summary This section outlines procedures for handling Designated Confidential Information in legal documents and submissions, ensuring its confidentiality while allowing the Board to use it in deliberations without reproducing it in decisions. It also addresses the return and destruction of such information following a final decision.

y all documents, notes and other materials containing or reflecting, directly or indirectly, Designated Confidential Information, whether printed or electronic, and shall provide an affidavit of compliance to NS Power respecting same. - (b...

AI summary The text outlines confidentiality requirements for handling Designated Confidential Information in regulatory proceedings involving NS Power. It specifies that members of the Nova Scotia Barrister's Society may retain such information under certain conditions and that its use is restricted to regulatory proceedings involving NS Power.

August 14, 2026 Crystal Henwood Clerk of the Board Nova Scotia Energy Board 1601 Lower Water Street, 3rd Floor Halifax, NS B3J 3S3 Re: M12898 - Distribution Routines CI Various- D055 – Planned Replacement of Deteriorated Equipment (ATO) –...

AI summary NS Power requests an extension for its reply submission in the Distribution Routines CI Various-D055 – Planned Replacement of Deteriorated Equipment (ATO) proceeding, citing the need for additional time to compile its response.

August 14, 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: M12898 - Nova Scotia Power Inc. – Distribution Routines CI V...

AI summary The Board has approved an extension request from Nova Scotia Power Inc. for the filing deadline of its Reply Submission in the proceeding M12898, extending the deadline to September 1, 2026.

3.1 Sufficiency of Information Provided The CA raises concerns regarding the sufficiency of the evidence supporting the Application. Referring to similar concerns raised in the 2024 Distribution Routines ATO proceeding, the CA submits that...

AI summary The CA raises concerns about the sufficiency of information provided by NS Power in support of the Application, particularly regarding the absence of detailed contractor expenditure data for D055, which limits the ability to assess the reasonableness of expenditures and cost minimization practices.