Topic:"Regulatory Oversight" in M11927

NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 Request IR-4: 2 3 Reference: "Subsequent to the approval of the original filing, NS Power was required to 4 obtain a Fisheries Act Authorization (FAA) for the work from DFO, which was not required 5 at the time of origin...

AI summary The text discusses the requirement for NS Power to obtain a Fisheries Act Authorization (FAA) for the Ruth Project, which included new conditions related to fish passage and an Environmental Offsetting Program. The modernized Fisheries Act, enacted in 2019, led to these requirements. NS Power became aware of the need for FAA in March 2020 and submitted an application in June 2020.

SECTIO ECTION A (FOR ALL APPLICATIONS) ALL INFORMATION MUST BE PROVIDED: 1.3 2 ctivities Designation Regulations, including design and

AI summary The text includes a partially visible table with section headers and a reference to the Activities Designation Regulations, though the content is incomplete and contains image placeholders.

OTHER STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT NS Power is committed to proactively communicating and engaging with community stakeholders, the Mi'kmaq, regulators and the public on the Ruth Falls Dam Refurbishment Project. As part of this commitment, NS Po...

AI summary NS Power is committed to engaging with stakeholders on the Ruth Falls Dam Refurbishment Project. A communication plan has been developed and shared with NSECC. Phase 2 work has been deferred to 2023, impacting local homeowners and community stakeholders, while Phase 1 work proceeds without disruption.

During future monitoring events, the locations of water quality measurements (Lakeshore during baseline monitoring), Open Water, and Lakeshore are likely to change, sometimes in a significant way. Pre-construction and post-construction mon...

AI summary The text discusses changes in water quality monitoring locations during future events, noting that pre- and post-construction locations will remain consistent, while during construction, changes may occur. It also highlights the presence of fish at specific locations and the role of wetlands in providing fish habitat.

Table6: Monitoring and Reporting Schedule for Wetland Monitoring Monitoring Event Wetland and Wetland Fish Habitat Monitoring WESP-AC Reporting Submission to NSECC Pre-construction Baseline ✓ ✓ During Construction ✓ Memo Post-construction...

AI summary This table outlines the monitoring and reporting schedule for wetland monitoring during and after construction. Monitoring events include baseline data collection before construction, ongoing monitoring during construction, and annual follow-ups for five years post-construction. Post-construction data is compared to baseline data to evaluate impacts on vegetation, hydrology, and soils, with a follow-up WESP-AC program and consultation with NSECC after Year 5.

Table 7: Monitoring and Reporting Schedule for Wetland Fish Habitat Monitoring Monitoring Event Fish Habitat Transect Monitoring Desktop Review of Fish Data Reporting Submission to NSECC & DFO Baseline ✓ ✓ ✓ Pre-construction 1 week before...

AI summary Table 7 outlines a monitoring and reporting schedule for wetland fish habitat monitoring, including baseline, pre-construction, during construction, and post-construction phases, with specific monitoring events and reporting requirements to NSECC and DFO.

CI 50518 CA IR-5 Attachment 21 Page 134 of 465 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) 2 Erosion from plowed fields, fill, timber harvest, dirt roads, vegetation clearing, fires. Erosion from construction, in-channel machinery in the C...

AI summary The text lists various sources of erosion and sedimentation within a specific area, likely related to environmental or regulatory impact assessments. It includes activities such as plowing, construction, and off-road vehicle use, and provides a scoring system for assessing their impact on sediment and suspended solids.

CI 50518 CA IR-5 Attachment 21 Page 174 of 465 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) 3 # Indicators Condition Choices Data Definitions/Explanations

AI summary This document is a redacted page from a regulatory proceeding in Nova Scotia, containing a table with indicators, condition choices, data, and definitions. The content is related to regulatory processes and includes confidential information that has been removed.

drawdown and associated in place. A project email has construction activities been provided for reach out at including expected anytime. timeframes and duration. [email protected] Mi'kmaq Community Contact Website Method Frequenc...

AI summary The text includes a table with information about the Ruth Falls Head Pond drawdown and associated construction activities, including contact details for the Mi'kmaq community and NSP. It outlines communication methods and frequencies for project updates.

5.0 Communication Communication will immediately be made with Nova Scotia Power project manager if any employee reports symptoms or is tested for Covid-19 with appropriate follow up information as it becomes available. Elliot Excavators ac...

AI summary The communication plan outlines procedures for handling health-related issues, specifically related to Covid-19, during the Ruth Falls Refurbishment project. Elliot Excavators will coordinate with Nova Scotia Power and follow government guidelines to ensure safety and information sharing.

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AI summary The document appears to be a regulatory proceeding attachment containing redacted confidential information. It includes technical and financial data related to utility and review board matters, potentially involving rate calculations, cost evaluations, and other regulatory considerations.

CI 50518 CA IR-5 Attachment 1 Page 90 of 132 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) Ruth Falls Dam Refurbishment S 35(2)(b) Fisheries Act Authorization Monitoring Plan data collected with respect to changes in habitat characteristics...

AI summary The document outlines a monitoring plan for the Ruth Falls Dam Refurbishment under the Fisheries Act, focusing on collecting data about changes in habitat characteristics to determine offsetting requirements.

Ruth Falls Dam Rebuild DRAFT: Fish Entrainment Monitoring Program - Field Plan March 24, 2022 Prepared for: Nova Scotia Power Incorporated Prepared by: Stantec Consulting Ltd. 102-40 Highfield Park Drive Dartmouth NS B3A 0A3 CI 50518 NSUAR...

AI summary This document outlines a draft Fish Entrainment Monitoring Program field plan prepared for Nova Scotia Power Incorporated by Stantec Consulting Ltd. as part of the Ruth Falls Dam Rebuild project.

3.3 SHORELINE HABITAT CHARACTERIZATION Aerial imagery will be collected within the reservoir at set intervals to allow NS Power to document changes to aquatic habitat. Aerial imagery collection will consist of three surveys conducted durin...

AI summary Aerial imagery will be collected at specific intervals within the Ruth Falls Flowage reservoir to document changes in aquatic habitat. The imagery will be captured using a fixed-wing remotely piloted aircraft system and processed into a geo-referenced orthomosaic for habitat analysis by NS Power.

CI 50518 NSUARB IR-12 Attachment 9 Page 7 of 7 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) fish habitat functions). If this is to be part of the post-construction monitoring to be submitted later, state that in the plan.

AI summary The text discusses the requirement for post-construction monitoring of fish habitat functions and suggests that this should be explicitly stated in the plan if it is to be included.

CI 50518 NSUARB IR-12 Attachment 10 Page 316 of 591 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) Ruth Falls Dam Refurbishment S 35(2)(b) Fisheries Act Authorization Monitoring Plan Figure 2: NS Department of Lands and Forestry Wetland Inven...

AI summary The document discusses the potential short-term impacts of a 9-month water level drawdown on wetlands near the Ruth Falls Headpond, acknowledging uncertainty about the extent of these impacts, while noting that long-term changes are not anticipated.

Desktop Fish Habitat Suitability Review Prior to the commencement of monitoring, a desktop fish habitat suitability review was completed to assess the quality of fish habitat provided by both the Ruth Falls Reservoir and the wetlands conti...

AI summary A desktop fish habitat suitability review was conducted prior to monitoring to evaluate the quality of fish habitat in the Ruth Falls Reservoir and adjacent wetlands. The review identified six wetlands most likely to provide suitable fish habitat for monitoring purposes.

CI 50518 NSUARB IR-12 Attachment 10 Page 385 of 591 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) A B C D E Subsidence or compaction of the wetland's substrate as a result of machinery, livestock, fire, drainage, or off road vehicles. Straig...

AI summary The text outlines a scoring system for assessing the environmental impact of various activities on wetlands, focusing on subsidence, channel modifications, and altered input timing. It includes criteria for evaluating the severity and spatial extent of changes, as well as flashiness or muting of water conditions.

CI 50518 NSUARB IR-12 Attachment 10 Page 465 of 591 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) 3 # Indicators Condition Choices Data Definitions/Explanations 136 salmon or other anadromous species or eels and is probably accessed by those...

AI summary The text outlines indicators and condition choices related to wetland assessment and ecological evaluation, focusing on species of conservation concern, habitat types, and data collection protocols. It references specific ecological surveys and regulatory processes in Nova Scotia.

Project Title: Sheet Harbour Area Habitat Offsetting Initiative

AI summary The document outlines the Sheet Harbour Area Habitat Offsetting Initiative, a project aimed at addressing habitat impacts through offsetting measures. It involves the Nova Scotia Utilities and Regulatory Board (NSUARB) and focuses on environmental compliance and regulatory oversight.

Monitoring strategy and techniques: - Visualization: - o Site pictures taken at each survey site and structure site. - Pictures will be taken with the same orientation and matched with the map(s) established in year 1 - o Will document pre...

AI summary The monitoring strategy includes visualization techniques, habitat suitability index assessments, water temperature monitoring, and structure surveys to evaluate the impact of restoration efforts on fish populations and river conditions.

CI 50518 NSUIARB IR-12 Attachment 11 Page 4 of 7 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) Fisheries and Oceans Canada Pêches et Océans Canada - x It is noted that NS Power completed tagging studies to assess the downstream movement of A...

AI summary The document requests additional information from NS Power regarding fish passage efficiency at the Ruth Falls Dam, specifically for Atlantic Salmon, and challenges the claim that the bypass system is very effective for pelagic species based on limited data provided.

REFERENCE DESCRIPTION A ×, ×, ×, ×, × ×, ×, ×, ×, ×, ×, ×, × SEAL DEPARTMENTAL APPROVALS SCALE Nova Scotia A. ROSION PROVIDED AND SEDMENT CONTROL SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL AND PROVINCE STANDARDS AND OWNER'S STANDARDS. ALL MEASURES...

AI summary The text outlines requirements for erosion and sediment control during construction projects, referencing local, provincial, and owner standards, as well as the Yor's Sotiol Department of Environment guidelines.

CI 50518 NSUIARB IR-12 Attachment 12 Page 320 of 576 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) Ruth Falls Dam Refurbishment S 35(2)(b) Fisheries Act Authorization Monitoring Plan Six wetlands have been selected for monitoring. Figure 3 d...

AI summary The document outlines a monitoring plan for six wetlands near the Ruth Falls Headpond as part of the Ruth Falls Dam Refurbishment S 35(2)(b) Fisheries Act Authorization. The wetlands to be monitored are identified as WL3, WL5, WL6, WL15, WL17, and WL19, with their locations displayed in Figure 3.

Table 5: Residual Harm from Potential Impacts Associated with the Ruth Falls Dam Refurbishment Potential Effect Spatial Extent of Potential Effect Probabil ity of Potenti al Effect Magnitu de of Potential Effect Measures to Mitigate Death...

AI summary Table 5 outlines the residual harm from potential impacts of the Ruth Falls Dam refurbishment, including temporary loss of fish habitat due to lowering the headpond below the minimum operating level. The spatial extent is localized, and mitigation measures are referenced in Section 3.

Ruth Falls Dam Rebuild Fish Entrainment Monitoring Program - Field Plan November 9, 2023 Prepared for: Nova Scotia Power Incorporated Prepared by: Stantec Consulting Ltd. 102-40 Highfield Park Drive Dartmouth NS B3A 0A3

AI summary This document outlines the Fish Entrainment Monitoring Program field plan for the Ruth Falls Dam Rebuild, prepared by Stantec Consulting Ltd. for Nova Scotia Power Incorporated on November 9, 2023.

Desktop Fish Habitat Suitability Review Prior to the commencement of monitoring, a desktop fish habitat suitability review was completed to assess the quality of fish habitat provided by both the Ruth Falls Reservoir and the wetlands conti...

AI summary A desktop fish habitat suitability review was conducted prior to monitoring to evaluate the quality of fish habitat in the Ruth Falls Reservoir and adjacent wetlands. The review identified six wetlands most likely to provide suitable fish habitat for monitoring purposes.

CI 50518 NSUIARB IR-12 Attachment 12 Page 420 of 576 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) A B C D E In the last column, place a check mark next to any item present in the CA that is likely to have elevated the load of waterborne or...

AI summary The text outlines a table for assessing potential sediment load impacts on wetlands within a Critical Area (CA). It lists various human-related activities that may contribute to erosion and sedimentation, such as construction, off-road vehicles, and land use changes. The table includes instructions for scoring the impact of these activities on sediment load.

3.3.2 Analysis Given the updated environmental permit requirements and the need for additional regulatory oversight, the increased labour and material costs reflect actions taken to address these challenges. The four staff types associated...

AI summary The analysis discusses increased labour and material costs due to updated environmental permit requirements and regulatory oversight. NS Power explained cost minimization efforts, including the use of internal labour and reducing regulatory delays, to maintain economic efficiency while meeting project requirements.

ng for project refurbishment application. GASPEREAU LAKE (2020) - Technical advisor to Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board counsel during a rate review hearing for dam refurbishment application. BREMNER CREEK (2019 to 2021) - A 25 MW hydr...

AI summary The text outlines the professional experience of an individual involved in various hydroelectric projects, including technical advisory roles for regulatory agencies and independent engineering work for project acquisitions and refurbishments.

REGULATION OF UTILITIES - Extensive experience in the regulated utility environment, having worked on regulatory and quasi-regulatory matters in British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland & Labrador. - Author of nume...

AI summary The text outlines the individual's extensive experience in regulated utility environments across multiple provinces, including their work on regulatory proceedings, expert reports, and project leadership in interventions. They have provided evidence before the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board and the Alberta Utilities Commission.

2.2.2 Analysis - Midgard has conducted a high-level review of the extensive correspondence between NSECC and NS Power. - Midgard does not have direct experience or background with NSECC processes and interactions, and is - therefore not in...

AI summary Midgard reviewed correspondence between NSECC and NS Power, noting that NS Power responded appropriately but faced challenges due to shifting project design and schedule, which were influenced by changing requests from DFO, leading to delays in providing finalized design drawings and contractor documentation.

OWNER'S ENGINEER / INDEPENDENT ENGINEER / LENDER'S ENGINEER - § Independent Engineer for regulatory agencies reviewing design and monitoring construction. - § Lender's Engineer for senior lenders evaluating project viability and certifying...

AI summary The text outlines the roles of different types of engineers in regulatory and financial contexts, including independent engineers for regulatory agencies, lender's engineers for senior lenders, and owner's engineers providing technical and financial advice to project owners and developers.

REGULATION OF UTILITIES - Extensive experience in the regulated utility environment, having worked on regulatory and quasi-regulatory matters in British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland & Labrador. - Author of nume...

AI summary The text outlines the individual's extensive experience in the regulated utility sector, including work on regulatory matters in multiple provinces, authorship of expert reports, and participation in regulatory proceedings before various boards. They have also led interventions and conducted cost-of-service modelling in British Columbia.

- notes that there was significant published public information relating to the potential changes to the - Fisheries Act, and Midgard considers it likely that NS Power would be aware of the potential changes - as a prudent hydroelectric op...

AI summary Midgard Consulting Inc. notes that there was significant public information on potential changes to the Fisheries Act, and NS Power likely was aware of these changes as a prudent hydroelectric operator. Midgard considered the timing of the amendments but notes that the legislative text alone does not provide enough detail for project assessments. NS Power balanced regulatory change assessments with the need to proceed based on its understanding of the law at the time.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL that while it has suggested that such an option would "likely" not be considered economic, only a proper alternatives analysis could arrive at this conclusion with certainty. b) In Midgard's opinion the Board should always...

AI summary Midgard discusses its position on the evaluation of decommissioning and reinvestment options, emphasizing the need for the Board to assess whether decommissioning is in the best interest of ratepayers. It references NS Power's statement that re-evaluation of cost options was not necessary due to consistent cost increases across all options. Midgard does not independently verify these claims and acknowledges limitations in its expertise regarding sunk costs and regulatory mandates.

- Midgard is therefore not in a position to comment on whether the current situation and potential (as - opposed to realized) risks faced by this Project represent an analog, procedurally speaking, to the - situation with the Tusket Main d...

AI summary Midgard cannot compare the current project's procedural situation to the Tusket Main dam ATO in M10197 and is not an expert on NSUARB processes. Midgard also notes that costs have already accrued due to the project being on hold, including inflation and storage costs, and expects these to continue if the project is paused.

Responses to IRs from Board Counsel Consultants Tuesday, February 18, 2025 Filing of Letters of Comment by the Public Tuesday, February 18, 2025 NS Power Rebuttal Evidence Tuesday, March 4, 2025 Intervenor Closing Submissions Tuesday, Marc...

AI summary The document outlines key dates and procedures for a regulatory proceeding, including the submission of letters of comment, rebuttal evidence, and closing submissions. It also notes that the Board's Regulatory Rules, particularly Rule 7(3), will govern the filing process with specific deadlines.

The Notice of Hearing will be advertised by posting it on the Board website under Notices of Hearing and by NS Power on its website. The Clerk of the Board will provide a copy of the Notice of Hearing and Hearing Order to the list of those...

AI summary The Notice of Hearing for the proceeding will be advertised on the Board website and NS Power's website. The Clerk of the Board will distribute copies of the Notice of Hearing and Hearing Order to interested parties. The document is dated December 23, 2024, in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Board will not consider any requests for additional costs associated with not meeting the March 31, 2026, completion date resulting from claimed delays in receiving Board approval for the current ATO. Both the SBA and Industrial Group subm...

AI summary The Board will not consider additional costs due to delays in meeting the March 31, 2026, completion date caused by delays in receiving ATO approval. The SBA and Industrial Group recommend regular project updates from NS Power, while NS Power believes existing reporting tools are sufficient. The Board agrees that semiannual reporting would be beneficial given the project timeline and cost concerns.

The following timetable will apply to this proceeding: Notices of Intervention Monday, November 4, 2024 Information Requests (IRs) to NS Power Tuesday, November 12, 2024 Responses to IRs from NS Power Tuesday, December 3, 2024 Evidence by...

AI summary The regulatory proceeding outlines a detailed timetable for interventions, evidence submissions, and filings, with specific deadlines for notices, responses, and submissions by NS Power and intervenors. The Board's Regulatory Rules, including Rule 7(3), govern the filing process.

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:boar...

AI summary The document outlines the public participation process for a regulatory proceeding, including deadlines for submitting written comments and requesting formal intervenor status. It also invites participants to share their pronouns and titles for proper address in hearings and decisions.

Responses to IRs from Board Counsel Consultants Tuesday, February 18, 2025 Filing of Letters of Comment by the Public Tuesday, February 18, 2025 NS Power Rebuttal Evidence Tuesday, March 4, 2025 Intervenor Closing Submissions Tuesday, Marc...

AI summary The document outlines key dates and procedures for the regulatory proceeding, including the submission of letters of comment, rebuttal evidence, and closing submissions. It references the application of the Board's Regulatory Rules, specifically Rule 7(3), which mandates filings by 2:00 pm on due dates.

33 is related to interactions with the DFO, rather than the NSECC? 1 Please elaborate, and explain how this may or may not have impacted the 21 22 23 (d) If able, please confirm what changes, if any, there has been to secure a Watercourse...

AI summary The text discusses questions about changes in the process for securing a Watercourse Alteration Approval since 2019, specifically whether Midgard reviewed NSPI's response to the CA's IR 3 (a) and RIR 3(b), and whether this has impacted Midgard's conclusions.

- 28 (f) How are offsetting measurements usually determined on hydro projects 29 such as this? (g) Has Midgard considered the DFO's concerns with respect to "high 3 4 (b) Please outline whether there would be additional costs to ratepayers...

AI summary The text discusses questions raised about hydro projects, specifically how offsetting measurements are determined and whether pausing a project would incur additional costs for ratepayers. It also references Midgard's involvement in the Tusket Main Dam ATO and the process of obtaining FAAs from the DFO.

16 Question: 17 18 (a) Given that the amendments to the Fisheries Act had passed third reading in the house of 19 commons by the end of June 2018 and that NSPI filed its ACE plan in November 2018, in 20 Midgard's view would it have been pr...

AI summary The question asks whether NSPI should have consulted with DFO on the implications of the Fisheries Act amendments for projects like the Ruth Falls Dam Refurbishment, given that the amendments had passed third reading and NSPI filed its ACE plan in 2018.

Burden of Proof The IG refers to the applicable burden of proof in this proceeding and states its position that "it is NSPI that must produce sufficient evidence that it has acted prudently in its application and execution of the capital p...

AI summary The Industrial Group (IG) argues that Nova Scotia Power (NSPI) must prove prudence in its capital project and refurbishment proposal. However, the IG's position overlooks the base assumption of prudency and the ability of intervenors to challenge it with evidence, shifting the burden back to NSPI in the rebuttal phase. The text emphasizes that stakeholders should raise concerns early in the process to ensure regulatory efficiency.

d applicability to the Ruth Falls project was not known until additional policy and interpretation of the amended act was formalized at the regional level through review of the FAA permit application. This unpredictability is demonstrated...

AI summary The unpredictability of revised FAA permit requirements from DFO, even after initial application, created uncertainty and increased costs for the Ruth Falls project. Midgard acknowledged NS Power's efforts to navigate these evolving requirements as generally prudent.

Request for Re-Application The IG has recommended that the ATO not be approved as filed, and that NS Power should re-apply or that the ATO application should be held in abeyance to allow all potential alternative options to be explored. Th...

AI summary The Industrial Group (IG) has recommended that the ATO not be approved as filed and that NS Power should re-apply or that the ATO application be held in abeyance. The IG argues that NS Power still does not know if a FAA permit will be issued and if there will be additional DFO requirements. NS Power has responded that meetings with DFO have been positive and that the FAA application has proceeded.

- [1] On October 11, 2024, Nova Scotia Power Incorporated (NS Power) filed an Authorization to Overspend (ATO) application for Board approval in the amount of $8,201,086. This ATO is related to CI Number 50518 - HYD Ruth Falls Main Dam Ref...

AI summary NS Power filed an ATO application for Board approval related to the HYD Ruth Falls Main Dam Refurbishment Project, which has seen a significant cost increase. The matter was handled through a paper hearing with evidence and submissions filed by various parties, and the regulatory body was restructured under the new Energy and Regulatory Boards Act.

M11927 – Nova Scotia Power Incorporated – CI 50518 – HYD Ruth Falls Main Dam Refurbishment – $14,839,116 (Amended ATO) On June 18, 2025, the Nova Scotia Energy Board (Board) issued a decision in Matter M11927 Nova Scotia Power Incorporated...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Energy Board (Board) has put the Authorization to Overspend (ATO) application for the Ruth Falls Main Dam Refurbishment on hold until the Fisheries Act Authorization is obtained. NS Power has now submitted an amended ATO application with a reduced cost estimate of $14,839,116 and a Net Present Value (NPV) analysis showing that the refurbishment option is more economically favorable than decommissioning.

ult in an onerous regulatory burden. Therefore, given project cost concerns expressed by parties during this proceeding, the Board finds that regular project reporting by NS Power would be beneficial. As such, the Board directs NS Power to...

AI summary The Board finds that regular project reporting by NS Power is necessary to address regulatory concerns and ensure transparency. It also agrees with NS Power's position on decommissioning options but notes that future applications may require more detailed alternatives if the NPV differences are marginal.