F-2NSPI DRO Decision with Attachments - Redacted
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Douglas Fulliames After review and consideration of all of the following and attached, my Final Written Decision in the matter follows. I will begin with my Role Statement as Dispute Resolution Officer (DRO) in matters of dispute between N...
AI summary Douglas Fulliames serves as a Dispute Resolution Officer (DRO) appointed by Nova Scotia Power to resolve disputes between N.S.Power and its customers regarding the application of Board-approved regulations. His decisions are binding on N.S.Power but not on customers, who may appeal within 12 days.
37 kWh (D1), the real-time demand screen (D2) remains frozen at 6.708 kW. - 3. This 6.708 kW demand persists even when the property's Main Electrical Breaker is flipped completely to the OFF position. Because the cabin is physically severe...
AI summary The customer, Douglas Fulljames, reports an issue with his electricity meter, stating that a demand reading remains frozen at 6.708 kW even when the main breaker is off, suggesting a fault on Nova Scotia Power's side. The Dispute Resolution Officer instructs Nova Scotia Power to test the meter for accuracy as per Regulation 5.5.
Codifications comme élément de preuve 31 (1) Tout exemplaire d'une loi codifiée ou d'un règlement codifié, publié par le ministre en vertu de la présente loi sur support papier ou sur support électronique, fait foi de cette loi ou de ce rè...
AI summary This section establishes that codified laws and regulations, published by the minister in paper or electronic format, are considered official evidence of the law or regulation and its content. Any copy presented as published by the minister is presumed to have been so published, unless contrary evidence is provided.
Droit d'accès des fournisseurs et obligation de faire rapport - 7 Droit d'accès des fournisseurs - 8 Rapports sur les pressions du service
AI summary The document outlines two sections: '7 Droit d'accès des fournisseurs' (Supplier Access Rights) and '8 Rapports sur les pressions du service' (Reports on Service Pressures), indicating the focus on regulatory requirements related to supplier access and reporting obligations.
Current to June 25, 2025 21 Assistance to inspector or accredited meter verifier 21 Aide fournie à l'inspecteur ou au vérificateur accrédité 22 Direction to take meter out of service 22 Ordre de mettre un compteur hors service Disputes Con...
AI summary This document outlines procedures and regulations related to meter management, dispute resolution, and administrative penalties under the relevant Act. It includes sections on inspector fees, regulations, violations, and compliance agreements.
Responsabilité des fournisseurs (2) Le fournisseur est responsable des dommages occasionnés lors de l'entrée ou des opérations prévues au paragraphe (1) et doit immédiatement les réparer. 1980-81-82-83, ch. 87, art. 7.
AI summary The supplier is held responsible for damages caused during entry or operations as outlined in section (1) and must immediately repair them. This is established by the statute from 1980-83, chapter 87, article 7.
Permanent dispensation (3) The director may grant approval for the putting into service, without verification and sealing or without sealing, of any meter or any class, type or design of meter.
AI summary The director has the authority to approve the installation of meters or meter classes, types, or designs without the need for verification and sealing or sealing.
Director's approval required for verification (4) No meter shall be verified pursuant to this Act until it or the class, type or design of meter to which it belongs has received the approval of the director. 1980-81-82-83, c. 87, s. 9.
AI summary The Director's approval is required before any meter can be verified under the Act, ensuring that the meter or its class, type, or design meets necessary standards.
Accredited meter verifiers - 10 Subject to the regulations, any person - (a) may, on making application in prescribed manner, be accredited by the director for purposes of the verification, sealing, reverification and resealing of any mete...
AI summary The text outlines the process for accrediting meter verifiers, including the application procedure and the issuance of a certificate of accreditation by the director under specified regulations.
Revocation of approval or accreditation (2) Any approval granted under subsection 9(3) or (4) or accreditation granted under section 10 may, by notice given in prescribed manner, be revoked by the Minister for failure to comply with any co...
AI summary The Minister has the authority to revoke approvals or accreditations granted under specific sections if the conditions attached to them are not met, as outlined in the regulations.
Révocation de la permission 11 (1) Le directeur peut, par avis donné de la façon réglementaire, révoquer la permission accordée en vertu du paragraphe 9(2) pour défaut d'observer les modalités fixées en conformité avec les règlements.
AI summary The director has the authority to revoke a permit granted under section 9(2) if the conditions set forth in the regulations are not met, as outlined in section 11(1).
Révocation d'approbation ou d'accréditation (2) Le ministre peut, par avis donné de la façon réglementaire, révoquer les approbations ou les accréditations obtenues en vertu des paragraphes 9(3) et (4) et de l'article 10, respectivement, p...
AI summary The minister has the authority to revoke approvals or accreditations obtained under specific regulations if the conditions set out in the regulations are not followed.
Exercise of powers by inspector 13 The power to deal with a meter in any manner provided or referred to in section 12 or specified or authorized pursuant to paragraph 28(1)(c) or (d) may be exercised by an inspector, on the general or spec...
AI summary This section outlines the authority of an inspector to handle meters under specific instructions from the director, regardless of prior actions by an accredited meter verifier.
Direction to take meter out of service 22 (1) The director may, by notice in writing given in prescribed manner to the owner of any meter, require the withdrawal of the meter from service if the director, having regard to the requirements...
AI summary The director has the authority to require the withdrawal of a meter from service by providing written notice to the owner if it is deemed necessary based on reasonable grounds and in accordance with the Act and regulations.
Ordre de mettre un compteur hors service 22 (1) Le directeur qui a des motifs raisonnables de croire que cette mesure est nécessaire, compte tenu des exigences de la présente loi et des règlements relatives à un compteur donné ou aux compt...
AI summary The director may order the owner of a meter to take it out of service if there are reasonable grounds to believe it is necessary, considering the requirements of the law and regulations related to the meter or its category, type, or model.
Façon de procéder en cas de contestation 23 (1) Sur demande du fournisseur ou du consommateur mécontent de l'état ou de l'enregistrement d'un compteur qui est ou a été utilisé à l'égard du gaz ou de l'électricité qu'il a fourni ou qui lui...
AI summary This section outlines the procedure for addressing disputes regarding meter readings or registrations related to gas or electricity. It states that upon request by a supplier or dissatisfied consumer, the inspector follows the regulatory process and collects payments as stipulated by regulations for services and facilities provided.
Director's decision final (4) The decision of the director on a matter referred to him pursuant to subsection (3) is final and conclusive. 1980-81-82-83, c. 87, s. 23.
AI summary The director's decision on matters referred to him is final and conclusive, as outlined in the legislation from 1980-81-82-83, c. 87, s. 23.
Incorrect connection, etc. - (3) Subject to subsection (4), where, on a proceeding in the matter of any request pursuant to section 23, it is found that - (a) a meter has been incorrectly connected, - (b) there has been an incorrect use of...
AI summary The text outlines the rules for addressing errors related to incorrect meter connections, incorrect use of prescribed apparatus, and incorrect multipliers. It states that any errors not permitted by regulations are deemed to have existed from the time of installation or from the period the incorrect apparatus or multiplier was in use.
La décision du directeur est sans appel (4) La décision du directeur sur une question qui lui est soumise conformément au paragraphe (3) est sans appel. 1980-81-82-83, ch. 87, art. 23.
AI summary The decision of the director is final and cannot be appealed. This is stated in the legislation, which specifies that the director's decision on a matter submitted to them is not subject to appeal.
Regulations - 28 (1) The Governor in Council may make regulations for carrying out the purposes and provisions of this Act and, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, may make regulations - (a) establishing or providing for the...
AI summary This section outlines the Governor in Council's authority to create regulations under the Act, including specifications for meters, alternative units of measurement, testing procedures, verification plans, and fees for services provided by inspectors.
(i) prescribing - (i) requirements to be satisfied before the director may grant any permission, approval or accreditation pursuant to this Act, and - (ii) the procedure for making application for the grant of any permission, approval or a...
AI summary This section outlines the requirements and procedures for granting permissions, approvals, and accreditations under the Act, as well as regulations regarding inspector functions, measurement standards, gas supply pressure, and gas energy standards.
j) prescrire : - (i) les exigences auxquelles il faut satisfaire avant que le directeur puisse accorder une permission, approbation ou accréditation en vertu de la présente loi. - (ii) la procédure à suivre pour demander cette permission,...
AI summary This section outlines various regulatory prescriptions under the law, including requirements for permissions, procedures for applications, inspector functions, measurement units, gas pressure regulations, and exemptions or prohibitions related to gas supply.
Expiry (2) A regulation made under subsection (1) ceases to have effect on the earliest of - n) prévoir la détermination de la densité ou de la concentration énergétiques du gaz ou de la quantité de celui-ci, et établir des normes à cet ef...
AI summary The text outlines the conditions under which a regulation ceases to have effect, including provisions related to delegation of authority, exemptions, and regulatory measures under the law.
Expiration (2) Le règlement pris en vertu du paragraphe (1) cesse d'avoir effet à celui des moments ci-après qui est antérieur aux autres : À jour au 25 juin 2025 - (a) the day on which a regulation made under paragraph 28(1)(b) that has t...
AI summary The regulation expires on the earliest of: (a) the day a similar regulation under paragraph 28(1)(b) comes into force, (b) three years after the regulation under subsection (1) comes into force, or (c) the day it is repealed. The regulation was enacted in 2019, chapter 29, section 162.
Report on administration of Act 29 As soon as practicable after the expiration of a period of five years beginning on the earliest day on which this Act or a provision thereof is in force, whether as regards electricity or gas or both, the...
AI summary The Act requires the Minister to prepare a report on its administration every five years after it comes into force, and to present the report to Parliament within fifteen days of the first session following its completion.
Regulations - 29.1 The Governor in Council may make regulations - (a) designating any provision of this Act other than paragraphs 30(b) to (e) and subsection 32(1) or of the regulations as a provision whose contravention may be proceeded w...
AI summary This section of the regulations outlines the Governor in Council's authority to create regulations regarding violations, including the establishment of penalties, classification of violations, and conditions for penalty adjustments. It also specifies timelines for the application of penalties.
Rapport 29 À l'expiration de la cinquième année suivant l'entrée en vigueur de la présente loi ou d'une de ses dispositions portant sur le gaz ou l'électricité ou sur les deux, le ministre prépare, dès que possible, un rapport sur l'admini...
AI summary The document outlines a requirement for the minister to prepare a report on the administration of the law related to gas or electricity, or both, five years after the law's enactment, and submit it to Parliament within fifteen days of the session of either house following its completion.
Règlements - 29.1 Le gouverneur en conseil peut, par règlement : - a) désigner toute disposition de la présente loi à l'exclusion des alinéas 30b) à e) et du paragraphe 32(1) ou toute disposition des règlements comme l'une dont la contrave...
AI summary This section outlines the powers of the Governor in Council to establish regulations regarding penalties for violations of the law. It includes provisions for setting penalty amounts, criteria for determining penalties, and the classification of violations as minor, serious, or very serious.
Refus de transiger 29.15 (1) Si le ministre refuse de transiger, l'auteur présumé de la violation est tenu, dans le délai et selon les modalités réglementaires précisés dans un avis que le ministre lui fait notifier, de payer le montant de...
AI summary If the minister refuses to negotiate, the alleged violator is required to pay the initially imposed penalty within the specified time and manner outlined in a notice from the minister.
Review - violation 29.16 (1) After completing a review requested under paragraph 29.13(2)(b) with respect to the acts or omissions that constitute the alleged violation identified in the notice of violation, the Minister shall determine wh...
AI summary Section 29.16(1) outlines the process for the Minister to review alleged violations, determine if a violation occurred, and adjust penalties if they are not in line with regulations, providing the person named in the notice with a decision notice.
Review - penalty (2) After completing a review requested under paragraph 29.13(2)(b) with respect to the amount of the penalty set out in the notice of violation, the Minister shall determine whether the amount of the penalty was establish...
AI summary The Minister is required to review the amount of a penalty set out in a notice of violation and correct it if it does not comply with the regulations, providing the person with a notice of the decision.
Certificate of default 29.18 (1) The Minister may issue a certificate certifying the unpaid amount of any debt referred to in subsection 29.17(1).
AI summary The Minister has the authority to issue a certificate certifying the unpaid amount of any debt referenced in subsection 29.17(1).
Certificat de non-paiement 29.18 (1) Le ministre peut établir un certificat de non-paiement pour la partie impayée de toute créance visée au paragraphe 29.17(1).
AI summary The minister has the authority to issue a non-payment certificate for the unpaid portion of any claim referred to in subsection 29.17(1).
Effect of registration (2) Registration in the Federal Court of the certificate has the same effect as a judgment of that court for a debt of the amount specified in the certificate and all related registration costs. 2011, c. 3, s. 6.
AI summary Registration in the Federal Court of a certificate has the same legal effect as a court judgment for the specified debt amount and associated registration costs, as outlined in the legislation.
Burden of proof 29.21 In every case where the Minister is to determine whether a person who is named in a notice of violation committed any violation identified in it, the Minister shall do so on a balance of probabilities. 2011, c. 3, s....
AI summary The Minister must determine if a person named in a notice of violation committed the identified violation using the balance of probabilities standard.
Limitation period or prescription 29.26 No proceedings in respect of a violation may be commenced later than six months after the day on which an inspector becomes aware of the acts or omissions that constitute the alleged violation. 2011,...
AI summary The regulation sets a six-month limitation period for initiating proceedings against violations, starting from when an inspector becomes aware of the alleged violation.
Certification by Minister 29.27 A document appearing to have been issued by the Minister and certifying the day on which the acts or omissions that constitute the alleged violation became known to an inspector is admissible in evidence wit...
AI summary This section outlines the admissibility of a document issued by the Minister certifying when an inspector became aware of alleged violations. The document is accepted as evidence without requiring proof of the signature or official status of the signer, and it is considered proof of the inspector's awareness on the specified day.
Attestation du ministre 29.27 Tout document paraissant établi par le ministre et attestant la date où les faits reprochés sont parvenus à la connaissance d'un inspecteur est admissible en preuve et fait foi de cette date, sauf preuve contr...
AI summary This section outlines the admissibility of documents attested by the minister, establishing their evidentiary value regarding the date when facts became known to an inspector, without requiring proof of the signature's authenticity or the official status of the signatory.
Renseignements pouvant être rendus publics 29.28 Le ministre peut rendre publics : - a) le nom et l'adresse commerciale de la personne qui a conclu une transaction, la nature de celle-ci, notamment les actes ou omissions et les disposition...
AI summary The minister may make public information related to transactions and violations, including names, addresses, nature of transactions, conditions, and amounts payable, as well as names and addresses of those responsible for violations and penalties.
Notice (3) An applicant for an order under subsection (5) shall, at least 30 days prior to the day fixed for the hearing of the application, serve a notice of the application and of the hearing on the Minister and on all other persons who...
AI summary The notice outlines the requirement for applicants seeking an order under subsection (5) to serve a notice of the application and hearing on the Minister and other interested parties at least 30 days before the hearing.
Order of the Governor in Council 39 (1) Subject to subsection (2) and sections 40 to 43, the Governor in Council may, by order, provide for the lui, par la dénomination sociale sous laquelle il est habituellement connu ou sous laquelle il...
AI summary This section of the Order of the Governor in Council outlines the authority of the Governor in Council to provide for the regulation of entities that supply gas or electricity, using their usual name or the name under which they have committed to provide these services.
Décret du gouverneur en conseil 39 (1) Sous réserve du paragraphe (2) et des articles 40 à 43, le gouverneur en conseil peut, par décret, prévoir application of any provisions of this Act, with any necessary adaptations specified in the or...
AI summary This section of the Governor in Council Decree outlines the authority to apply provisions of the Act with necessary adaptations to specific apparatus or energy supplies not previously covered by approvals under subsection 9(4).
Application of subsections 28(2) and (3) (3) Subsections 28(2) and (3) shall, with any necessary adaptations, apply in respect of a proposed order under subsection (1) as they apply in respect of a proposed regulation. 1980-81-82-83, c. 87...
AI summary This section outlines the application of subsections 28(2) and (3) in the context of a proposed order, specifying that they should apply similarly to how they apply to a proposed regulation, with necessary adaptations.
Refus d'adoption ou d'agrément (2) Le décret qui, dans les conditions prévues aux articles 40 et 41, a fait l'objet d'une motion rejetée, ou adoptée mais non agréée, entre en vigueur dès le rejet ou le non-agrément de la motion. 1980-81-82...
AI summary This section outlines the conditions under which a decree, following a rejected or non-approved motion, becomes effective immediately upon the rejection or non-approval of the motion.
Abrogation 45 Sont abrogées la Loi sur l'inspection de l'électricité, chapitre E-4 des Statuts revisés du Canada de 1970, et la Dernière modification le 21 juin 2019 Act, chapter G-2 of the Revised Statutes of Canada, 1970, are repealed. 1...
AI summary This section of the document states that certain laws, including the Electricity Inspection Act, chapter E-4 of the Revised Statutes of Canada, 1970, and Act, chapter G-2 of the same statutes, have been repealed. The last modification was on June 21, 2019.
Idem (2) Les permis et les approbations accordés par le ministre ou le directeur conformément à l'article 8 ou à l'article 9 de la Loi sur l'inspection de l'électricité, chapitre E-4 des Statuts revisés du Canada de 1970, ou conformément a...
AI summary This section discusses the continuation of permits and approvals issued under the Electricity Inspection Act and the Gas Inspection Act, stating that they remain valid upon the coming into force of the new law, with the minister having the authority to revoke them if deemed appropriate.
Idem - (3) Les certificats d'enregistrement : - a) des fournisseurs en électricité dont les ventes sont fondées sur des mesures et qui sont titulaires du certificat visé à l'article 7 de la Loi sur l'inspection de l'électricité , chapitre...
AI summary This section discusses the validity of certificates of registration for electricity and gas suppliers under specific laws, stating that they are considered valid under the new law if they were valid before its enactment. It also outlines procedures for their authentication during legal proceedings.
Commencement '47 This Act or any provision thereof shall come into force on a day or days to be fixed by proclamation and different days may be so fixed for any such provision to come into force as regards electricity and gas, respectively...
AI summary This section outlines the commencement of the Act, specifying that it will take effect on a day or days to be fixed by proclamation, with different dates potentially set for electricity and gas provisions. A note indicates that the Act came into force on January 25, 1986.
Review 29.1 (1) The Minister of Industry must complete a review of the provisions and the operation of this Act within five years after it receives royal assent.
AI summary The Minister of Industry is required to conduct a review of the provisions and operation of the Act within five years of its receiving royal assent.
Rapport (2) Le ministre fait déposer un rapport de l'examen devant chaque chambre du Parlement dans les quinze premiers jours de séance de celle-ci suivant l'établissement du rapport.
AI summary The Minister submits a report of the review to each chamber of Parliament within the first fifteen days of the session following the establishment of the report.