Topic:"Regulatory Approval Processes" in M12914

ess, 15 both as put forth in this Application, representatives indicated a preference to reserve 16 final judgement until they had an opportunity to fully review NSPML's Application 17 once filed. 18 19 NSPML now files this Application for...

AI summary NSPML has submitted an application for a multi-year assessment to recover its revenue requirement for 2027-2028, requesting an order from the NSEB based on Section 64 of the PUA and Section 8(2) of the ML Regulations. The application seeks recovery of $200.3 million for 2027 and $191.5 million for 2028, subject to adjustments for updated marine survey costs. NSPML also comments on the regulatory review process for this application.

1 6.0 REGULATORY REVIEW PROCESS 2 3 The Board indicated in early 2026 in its draft schedule of regulatory processes that 4 NSPML's assessment could be pursuant to an in person regulatory review process, 5 which NSPML assumes would be simil...

AI summary NSPML is requesting a paper-based regulatory review process for its 2027 and 2028 Assessment Application, offering to refund part of its regulatory budget if the Board agrees. It also requests written submissions following oral closing arguments if an oral hearing is required, to ensure an efficient and well-documented process.

NSPML Responses to Nova Scotia Energy Board Information Requests

AI summary The document outlines NSPML's responses to information requests from the Nova Scotia Energy Board, indicating the company's engagement with regulatory inquiries and its provision of relevant data for proceedings.

NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD IN THE MATTER OF the PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT and the MARITIME LINK ACT and the MARITIME LINK COST RECOVERY PROCESS REGULATIONS - and - IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION by NSP MARITIME LINK INCORPORATED for approval of...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Energy Board is considering an application by NSP Maritime Link Incorporated for approval of its 2027 and 2028 revenue requirements and cost assessment under the Public Utilities Act, the Maritime Link Act, and the Maritime Link Cost Recovery Process Regulations.

HEARING ORDER NSP Maritime Link Incorporated (NSPML) applied to the Nova Scotia Energy Board on June 25, 2026, for approval of its 2027/2028 revenue requirements and cost assessment from Nova Scotia Power Inc. The Board has determined that...

AI summary NSP Maritime Link Incorporated (NSPML) applied for approval of its 2027/2028 revenue requirements and cost assessment. The Nova Scotia Energy Board will conduct the proceeding as a paper hearing with written submissions, reserving the right to convert it to an oral hearing if needed.

The following timetable will apply to this proceeding: Thursday, July 23, 2026 Notices of Intervention Tuesday, July 28, 2026 Information Requests (IRs) to NSPML Thursday, August 20, 2026 Responses to IRs from NSPML Thursday, September 10,...

AI summary The timetable for the regulatory proceeding outlines key dates for interventions, information requests, evidence submissions, and written submissions. It also references the Board's Regulatory Rules, specifically Rule 7(3), regarding deadlines for document filings.

The attached Notice of Hearing be advertised in accordance with the following schedule: Halifax Chronicle-Herald: Saturday, July 11, 2026 The Clerk of the Board will cause the Notice of Hearing to be posted on the Board's website and its s...

AI summary The Notice of Hearing is to be advertised in the Halifax Chronicle-Herald on July 11, 2026, and will also be posted online and shared via social media by the Clerk of the Board. The document is dated June 30, 2026, in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

June 25, 2026 [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) Ms. Crystal Henwood Regulatory Affairs Clerk/Officer Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board 1601 Lower Water Street, 3rd Floor Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 3P6 D...

AI summary NSP Maritime Link Inc. (NSPML) has submitted a multiyear Assessment for 2027 and 2028 and requested confidential treatment for certain elements of the document. The request is based on the need to protect commercially sensitive information and third-party data, ensuring NSPML can negotiate in the best interests of customers. Unredacted versions will be available to intervenors who sign a confidentiality undertaking.

given or communicated to persons other than the Designated Recipients. For greater certainty, no Designated Confidential Information shall be provided to the clients of Designated Recipients, to other Intervenors or to employees, officers...

AI summary This section outlines rules for handling Designated Confidential Information, ensuring it is not disclosed to unauthorized parties and is only referenced by title or exhibit number in legal documents. The Board may use such information in its deliberations but will avoid reproducing it in decisions unless it has been deemed non-confidential.

June 30, 2026 [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) Shellie Woolham Director, Regulatory Affairs and Governance PO Box 910 Halifax, NS B3J 2W5 Dear Ms. Woolham: M12914 NSP Maritime Link Inc. (NSPML) – 2027-2028 Cost...

AI summary NSP Maritime Link Inc. has submitted an application for approval of its 2027/2028 revenue requirements and cost assessment. The Nova Scotia Energy Board has opted for a paper hearing process but reserves the right to hold a full oral hearing. NSPML requested confidential treatment for parts of the application, which was accepted by the Board.

HEARING ORDER NSP Maritime Link Incorporated (NSPML) applied to the Nova Scotia Energy Board on June 25, 2026, for approval of its 2027/2028 revenue requirements and cost assessment from Nova Scotia Power Inc. The Board has determined that...

AI summary NSP Maritime Link Incorporated (NSPML) has applied for approval of its 2027/2028 revenue requirements and cost assessment from Nova Scotia Power Inc. The Nova Scotia Energy Board will conduct the proceeding as a paper hearing with written closing submissions, reserving the right to convert it to an oral hearing if needed.

The attached Notice of Hearing be advertised in accordance with the following schedule: Halifax Chronicle-Herald: Saturday, July 11, 2026 The Clerk of the Board will cause the Notice of Hearing to be posted on the Board's website and its s...

AI summary The document outlines the schedule for advertising a Notice of Hearing, specifying the publication in the Halifax Chronicle-Herald on July 11, 2026, and the Clerk of the Board's responsibilities to post the notice online and distribute it to interested parties.

This is a public process, and you may participate as follows: You may make written comments by sending a letter to the Clerk of the Board at P.O. Box 1692, Unit "M", Halifax, NS B3J 3S3, or by email at: [[email protected],](mailto:board@...

AI summary This document outlines the public participation process for a regulatory proceeding, detailing how individuals can submit written comments and request formal intervenor status, including deadlines for submissions and evidence.

NOTICE OF INTERVENTION OF: K + S Windsor Salt Ltd. CKF Inc. Crown Fibre Tube Inc. Irving Shipbuilding Inc. Maritime Paper Products Ltd. Michelin North America (Canada) Inc. Compass Minerals Canada Corp. Farnell Packaging Ltd. P & H Milling...

AI summary The Industrial Group, consisting of several large and medium industrial customers of NSPI, intervenes in this proceeding as their costs are directly affected by the Application. They align with the issues established by the Energy Board.

NOTICE OF INTERVENTION TO: The Nova Scotia Energy Board ("Board") AND TO: NSP Maritime Link Incorporated ("NSPML") - 1. PORT HAWKESBURY PAPER LP ("PHP") conducts its business in Nova Scotia, and is engaged in the manufacture of paper at it...

AI summary Port Hawkesbury Paper LP (PHP) requests intervenor status in a regulatory proceeding involving NSP Maritime Link Incorporated and the Nova Scotia Energy Board, citing its interest as a major power purchaser under the ELIADC Tariff.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. TAKE NOTICE that Nova Scotia Power Inc. hereby intervenes in the above Application and Proceeding. Nova Scotia Power Inc. is a public utility directly affected by the proceeding as it will be required to make payment...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power Inc. intervenes in a regulatory proceeding, stating it will be affected by any cost assessments related to NSP Maritime Link. It will address issues raised by the Energy Board and provide contact details for its regulatory affairs team.

INFORMATION REQUESTS To: Shellie Woolham Emera Newfoundland & Labrador Director Regulatory Affairs & Governance 1223 Lower Water Street Halifax, NS B3J 3S8 By email: [email protected] From: Board Staff Nova Scotia Energy Board Respo...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Energy Board has issued an information request to Shellie Woolham of Emera Newfoundland & Labrador, seeking responses by August 20, 2026. The request is directed to the Director of Regulatory Affairs & Governance and is part of a regulatory proceeding. Contact details for the Board's Director of Risk & Financial Advisory Services are provided.

1 M12914 2 3 NOVA SCOTIA UTILITY AND REVIEW BOARD 4 5 6 IN THE MATTER OF: The Public Utilities Act and the MARITIME LINK ACT and the 7 8 MARITIME LINK COST RECOVERY PROCESS REGULATIONS 9 10 – and – 11 12 13 IN THE MATTER OF: An application...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board is handling a proceeding related to the Maritime Link Cost Recovery Process Regulations and an application by NSP Maritime Link Inc. for approval of its 2026 revenue requirement and cost assessment. The Consumer Advocate has issued information requests to NSP Maritime Link Inc. and Emera Newfoundland & Labrador Holdings Inc., with responses due by August 20, 2026.

1 (c) Please quantify the regulatory cost savings NSPML attributes to a two-year 2 versus a one-year assessment process. 3 Request IR-2: 4 Reference: Section 2.2, Table 2, O&M Forecast 2027 and 2028 vs 2026 ($ millions) (p. 7) 5 (a) Please...

AI summary The text includes requests for information related to regulatory cost savings from a two-year versus one-year assessment process, updates to O&M forecast tables, explanations for variances in approved versus actual amounts, and details on the status of a Long-Term Service Agreement for an HVDC converter station.

28 Confidential Attachment 1 of this Application). 1 (c) Please identify and explain any material changes in scope, pricing 2 structure, or duration between the existing LTSA and the proposed new 3 agreement. 4 (d) Attachment 1 includes li...

AI summary The document includes several requests related to changes in agreements, redactions in support details, and vegetation management estimates. It also references a contingency support agreement for HVDC cables and requests detailed cost breakdowns and justifications for redactions.

1 M12914 2 3 NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD 4 5 IN THE MATTER OF: The Public Utilities Act, R.S.N.S. 1989, c.380, as amended and the 6 7 MARITIME LINK ACT and the MARITIME LINK COST RECOVERY PROCESS REGULATIONS 8 9 IN THE MATTER OF: An applicati...

AI summary This document is an information request from the Nova Scotia Energy Board related to an application by NSP Maritime Link Inc. for approval of its 2027 and 2028 revenue requirements and cost assessment. The request is directed to Shellie Woolham of Emera Newfoundland & Labrador, with responses due by August 20, 2026.

Request IR-3: Refer to the Application, Section 2.2.4 Labour & Administration, p. 13 of 28, lines 13-16, which states: The labour and administration cost category is composed of costs related to regulatory and legal, consulting, and labour...

AI summary The document requests clarification on the source of a 3% annual inflationary increase assumed for labour and administration costs, and whether the incentive component should be reduced if NSPML cannot finalize certain contracts on time.

Request IR-6: Refer to the Application, Section 6.0 Regulatory Review Process, page 27 of 28, lines 6-20, which states: Given that this Application for 2027 and 2028 does not presently include expert evidence on any component of the Applic...

AI summary NSPML is requesting a paper review process for its 2027 and 2028 application, offering to refund part of its regulatory budget if the Board agrees. Customer representatives support this but want the option to switch to an oral hearing. The request includes questions about budget tracking and refunding.

August 20, 2026 [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) Ms. Crystal Henwood Clerk of the Board Nova Scotia Energy Board 1601 Lower Water Street, 3rd Floor Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 3P6 Dear Ms. Henwood: RE: M12...

AI summary This letter from Shellie Woolham, Director of Regulatory Affairs and Governance, informs the Nova Scotia Energy Board of NSPML's submission of responses to Information Requests (IRs) related to the 2027/2028 Assessment Application. The letter requests the extension of confidential treatment to the IRs, citing the same redaction principles applied to the original application.