Topic:"Regulatory Approval Processes" in M13116

September 28, 2026 Crystal Henwood Clerk of the Board Nova Scotia Energy Board 3rd Floor, Summit Place 1601 Lower Water Street Halifax, NS B3J 3P6 Dear Ms. Henwood: Re: Third Quarter 2026 Application of the Northeast Power Coordinating Cou...

AI summary The Northeast Power Coordinating Council, Inc. has submitted an application to the Nova Scotia Energy Board for approval of revised regional reliability criteria, specifically updates to NPCC Directory #2 Emergency Operations , in accordance with an amended memorandum of understanding dated April 29, 2026.

The Northeast Power Coordinating Council, Inc. ("NPCC") submits to the Nova Scotia Energy Board ("NSEB") an application for approval of revisions to NPCC Directory #2 Emergency Operations ("Directory #2"). NPCC requests that based on a vot...

AI summary The Northeast Power Coordinating Council, Inc. (NPCC) has submitted an application to the Nova Scotia Energy Board (NSEB) for approval of revisions to its Directory #2 Emergency Operations . The revisions, approved by NPCC Full Members on June 30, 2026, are requested to become effective on that date in Nova Scotia. The application includes clean and redlined versions of the directory.

1. Memorandum of Understanding A Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") dated May 9, 2010, among Nova Scotia Power Incorporated ("NSPI"), the North American Electric Reliability Corporation ("NERC"), and NPCC ("May 2010 MOU") sets forth the f...

AI summary This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) outlines the framework for implementing NERC and NPCC reliability standards in Nova Scotia. It was amended in 2026 to reflect the creation of the Nova Scotia Independent Energy System Operator (IESO NS) under the More Access to Energy Act and the transfer of regulatory authority from the NSUARB to the NSEB under the Energy Regulatory Boards Act.

2. July 2011 Order In an application dated June 29, 2010 ("June 29, 2010 Application"), NPCC applied to the NSUARB for approval of the approved versions of the NPCC Regional Reliability Criteria. In an order and decision dated July 20, 201...

AI summary In July 2011, the NSUARB approved the NPCC Regional Reliability Criteria, making them mandatory in Nova Scotia. The approval also included a quarterly review process for future amendments, which require NSUARB/NSEB approval before becoming mandatory.

3. This Application This application requests the NSEB to approve revisions to NPCC Directory #2 Emergency Operations, effective June 30, 2026. A description justifying the Directory #2 revisions is provided in Section C below.

AI summary This application seeks approval from the NSEB for revisions to NPCC Directory #2 Emergency Operations , effective June 30, 2026. The justification for these revisions is detailed in Section C of the document.

1. NPCC Process for NPCC Regional Reliability Criteria All NPCC Regional Reliability Criteria are contained in NPCC Directory documents. The process for establishing a new or revised NPCC Regional Reliability 1 May 2010 MOU at page 3. Crit...

AI summary The NPCC process for establishing or revising Regional Reliability Criteria involves forming a Task Force of industry experts, public comment periods, approval by the Reliability Coordinating Committee, and final approval by NPCC Full Members. Once approved, the criteria are published and filed with regulatory authorities.

C. Description of Directory #2 and Justification for Revisions In this application, NPCC requests the NSEB approve revisions to the Regional Reliability Criteria contained in Directory #2 Emergency Operations , effective June 30, 2026. Dir...

AI summary NPCC is requesting the NSEB to approve revisions to Directory #2, which outlines emergency operations criteria. The revisions were informed by a triennial review by the TFCO and CO-8 Working Group, considering evolving NERC standards, technological changes, and recommendations from cold weather reports.

III. CONCLUSION By this filing, NPCC respectfully requests that the NSEB approve the revisions to the NPCC Regional Reliability Criteria contained in NPCC Directory #2 Emergency Operations, effective June 30, 2026. Respectfully submitted,...

AI summary NPCC requests the NSEB to approve revisions to its Regional Reliability Criteria, effective June 30, 2026, as outlined in NPCC Directory #2 Emergency Operations.

1.6.2 Applicability of NPCC Criteria The requirements of an NPCC Directory apply only to those facilities defined as NPCC bulk power system elements as identified through the performance based methodology of NPCC Document A-10, "Classifica...

AI summary This section outlines the applicability of NPCC Directory requirements, which apply only to NPCC bulk power system elements identified via NPCC Document A-10. Compliance may also be enforced through external agreements and tariffs, but NPCC will not enforce these requirements on non-full members.

6.2 Data Retention Responsible Entities shall keep evidence of compliance for a minimum of three (3) years. A Responsible Entity found non-compliant shall keep information related to the noncompliance until found compliant. Prepared by: Ta...

AI summary The document outlines data retention requirements for Responsible Entities, stating that compliance evidence must be retained for at least three years. Revisions to the Directory require review and approval by the RCC and Full Member Representatives, with updates occurring at least every three years to align with NERC standards.

7. Review Record Task Force on Coordination of Operations Revision Review Record October 21, 2008 June 26, 2009 March 30, 2015 June 29, 2018 June 30, 2026 8. Version History Version Date Action Change Tracking (New, Errata or Revisions) 0...

AI summary The document presents a review record and version history for the Task Force on Coordination of Operations Revision. It outlines key dates, revisions, and changes made to the document over time, including updates to references, formatting, and the elimination of certain sections.

1.6.2 Applicability of NPCC Criteria The requirements of an NPCC Directory apply only to those facilities defined as NPCC bulk power system elements as identified through the performance based methodology of NPCC Document A-10, "Classifica...

AI summary The NPCC Directory requirements apply only to NPCC bulk power system elements as defined by NPCC Document A-10. Compliance may be enforced through external agreements, and NPCC does not enforce these requirements on non-Full Members.

3.2 6.2 Data Retention Responsible Entities shall keep evidence of compliance for a minimum of three (3) years. A Responsible Entity found non-compliant shall keep information related to the non-compliance until found compliant. Prepared b...

AI summary This section outlines data retention requirements for Responsible Entities, specifying a minimum of three years for compliance evidence. It details the review and approval process for revisions to the Directory, including posting for comment, RCC approval, and updates to align with NERC and NPCC standards.

M13116 – Northeast Power Coordinating Council (NPCC) - Third Quarter 2026 for Approval of Revised Regional Reliability Criteria This will acknowledge receipt of the Northeast Power Coordinating Council's (NPCC) Third Quarter 2026 Applicati...

AI summary The Board received the Northeast Power Coordinating Council's (NPCC) application for approval of revised regional reliability criteria for the third quarter of 2026. Comments are invited by October 28, 2026, and the Board will decide whether a more rigorous review is necessary. The decision will be based on factors including reliability, costs, benefits, and public interest.