Topic:"Regulatory Compliance" in M12577

The North American Electric Reliability Corporation ("NERC") hereby submits to the Nova Scotia Energy Board ("NSEB") an application for approval of NERC Reliability Standards approved by the United States Federal Energy Regulatory Commissi...

AI summary NERC has submitted an application to the Nova Scotia Energy Board to make certain Reliability Standards, approved by FERC in the third quarter of 2025, mandatory and enforceable in Nova Scotia. The application also proposes retiring EOP-012-2. Supporting documents include exhibits listing the standards, their details, and an updated glossary.

ors and Violation Severity Levels associated with proposed Reliability Standards, but the NSUARB noted that it will accept Violation Risk Factors and Violation Severity Levels as guidance. 9 Based on the NSUARB Decision, NERC applications...

AI summary The NSUARB (now NSEB) accepts Violation Risk Factors and Violation Severity Levels as guidance but does not require formal approval for them. NERC submits only FERC-approved Reliability Standards and Glossary definitions to the NSEB, omitting the full developmental records due to their length. NERC provides links to FERC-approved materials and makes full records available upon request.

Exhibit A-2 Informational Summary of Reliability Standards Applicable to Nova Scotia, Approved by FERC in Third Quarter 2025

AI summary This exhibit provides an informational summary of reliability standards applicable to Nova Scotia, approved by the FERC in the third quarter of 2025. It outlines the standards relevant to the region's electricity grid and operations.

Violation Severity Levels Violation Severity Levels R4. The Generator Owner or Transmission Owner provided its protection settings more than 60 calendar days but less than or equal to 90 calendar days of any change to those settings. The G...

AI summary The document outlines different levels of violation severity based on the timing of when Generator or Transmission Owners provide their protection settings following changes. The severity increases as the delay in providing these settings exceeds specified timeframes.

Version History Version Date Action Change Tracking 1 October 1, 2022 Drafted by Project 2021-07. New 2 February 16, 2023 Revisions drafted by Project 2021-07 due to FERC Order and inquiry Recommendations. Revisions 2 February 15,2024 Boar...

AI summary The document outlines the version history of a regulatory proceeding, detailing key actions and revisions over time, including drafting, adoption by the Board, and approval by FERC. It includes dates and responsible entities for each version.

ble capacity at Peak 11 "net dependable capacity" refers to the definition used for reporting to the NERC in Generating Availability Data System (GADS) appropriate for the generation type. - Demand, of the generating unit by more than thre...

AI summary The document outlines conditions under which a generator's cold weather constraints may be declared, including factors like demand fluctuations, implementation of freeze protection measures, and market availability. These considerations are relevant for ensuring compliance with reliability standards and regulatory requirements.

Any comments regarding this glossary should be reported to the NERC Help Desk. Select "Standards" from the "Service" drop-down menu and "Other" from the Standards Subcategory drop-down menu. Subject to Enforcement Continent-wide Term Link...

AI summary The text provides definitions and details related to electric reliability standards, including terms such as 'ACE Diversity Interchange' and 'Actual Net Interchange,' along with their adoption dates, FERC approval dates, and effective dates. These standards are subject to enforcement and are managed by entities like NERC.

3 FERC approved the WECC Tier One Reliability Standards in the Order Approving Regional Reliability Standards for the Western Interconnection and Directing Modifications, 119 FERC ¶ 61,260 (June 8, 2007). In that Order, FERC directed WECC...

AI summary FERC approved the WECC Tier One Reliability Standards in 2007 and directed WECC to address inconsistencies between regional definitions and the NERC Glossary. Replacement standards were filed with FERC in 2009 to address these shortcomings.

M12577 – North American Electric Reliability Corporation – Quarterly Application for Approval of Reliability Standards – Third Quarter 2025 This will acknowledge receipt of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Third Q...

AI summary The Board acknowledges the receipt of NERC's Third Quarter 2025 Application for approval of Reliability Standards. Comments are due by December 23, 2025. The Board must consider factors such as reliability impact, costs, benefits, and public interest under the More Access To Energy Act. NS Power is noted as best placed to address potential cost implications.

6 Reliability Standard PRC-024-4 (Frequency and Voltage Protection Settings for Synchronous Generators, Type 1 and Type 2 Wind Resources, and Synchronous Condensers) Group Protection and Control (PRC) Current version in Effect in Nova Scot...

AI summary The document discusses the implementation of the PRC-024-4 reliability standard in Nova Scotia, including its applicability, FERC approval, and NS Power's recommendation for its effective date. The retirement of the current PRC-024-3 standard is also outlined.

84 2.1 PRC-024-4 Reliability Standard Group Current version in Effect in Nova Scotia Applicability PRC-024-4: Frequency and Voltage Protection Settings for Synchronous Generators, Type 1 and Type Wind Resources, and Synchronous Condensers...

AI summary This document discusses the implementation of PRC-024-4, a reliability standard related to frequency and voltage protection settings for synchronous generators, wind resources, and synchronous condensers. The standard became effective on October 1, 2025, and its implementation in Nova Scotia depends on approval by the applicable governmental authority.