Topic:"Regulatory Oversight" in M12563

Electricity and Gas Inspection Act Loi sur l'inspection de l'électricité et du gaz R.S.C., 1985, c. E-4 L.R.C. (1985), ch. E-4 Current to June 25, 2025 Last amended on June 21, 2019 À jour au 25 juin 2025 Dernière modification le 21 juin 2...

AI summary The Electricity and Gas Inspection Act, as of June 25, 2025, outlines regulations for the inspection of electricity and gas services in Canada. It was last amended on June 21, 2019, and is part of the Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985, Chapter E-4.

Inconsistencies in Acts Incompatibilité — lois (2) In the event of an inconsistency between a consolidated statute published by the Minister under this Act and the original statute or a subsequent amendment as certified by the Clerk of the...

AI summary This section addresses inconsistencies between consolidated statutes published under this Act and original statutes or amendments certified by the Clerk of the Parliaments under the Publication of Statutes Act , stating that the original statute or amendment takes precedence in case of inconsistency.

An Act relating to the inspection of electricity and gas meters and supplies - 4 Custody of standard apparatus 4 Garde des appareils étalons - 5 Calibration of measuring apparatus 5 Calibrage des appareils d'inspection - 10 Accredited mete...

AI summary The text outlines provisions of an act related to the inspection of electricity and gas meters and supplies, including custody of standard apparatus, calibration of measuring devices, accredited meter verifiers, and authorized persons dealing with meters.

Construction Interprétation (3) Dans la présente loi, à l'exception du paragraphe 23(2), une mention du propriétaire d'un compteur utilisé par un fournisseur aux fins prévues au paragraphe 9(1) est réputée être une mention du fournisseur....

AI summary This section of the law defines the interpretation of 'owner' in the context of a meter used by a supplier for the purposes outlined in paragraph 9(1). It states that, except for paragraph 23(2), any mention of the owner of such a meter is considered a mention of the supplier.

Right to make representations Droit d'être entendu - (4) No permission under subsection 9(2), approval under subsection 9(3) or (4) or accreditation under section 10 shall be revoked unless - (a) notice of the proposal to revoke it has bee...

AI summary This section outlines the procedural requirements for revoking permissions, approvals, or accreditations, emphasizing the need to notify interested parties, provide them with an opportunity to make representations, and consider those representations before making a decision.

Accès accordé aux vérificateurs accrédités et aux inspecteurs - 20 Peuvent entrer dans tout lieu à des heures convenables, s'ils le jugent nécessaire en se fondant sur des motifs raisonnables : - a) les inspecteurs, aux fins d'exercer les...

AI summary The text outlines the rights and responsibilities of accredited meter verifiers and inspectors under the relevant legislation. It specifies their authority to access premises, the obligation of premises owners to assist them, and the director's power to withdraw meters from service if necessary.

Designation to perform inspector's functions Désignation par le ministre (3) Despite anything in this Act, except as provided in subsections (5) and (5.1), any functions that pertain to an inspector's office may be performed by any person...

AI summary This section allows the Minister to designate any person as an inspector, granting them the same privileges and immunities as official inspectors, despite other provisions in the Act, except as specified in subsections (5) and (5.1).

Director's functions Fonctions du directeur (2) Le directeur est chargé de l'application de la présente loi, sous l'autorité du ministre. (3) Par dérogation à la présente loi, et sous réserve des paragraphes (5) et (5.1), les fonctions con...

AI summary The Director is responsible for enforcing the law under the authority of the Minister. The Minister may delegate inspector functions to designated individuals, who act as inspectors for the functions assigned to them.

Other restrictions Autres restrictions (5.1) La personne désignée au titre du paragraphe (3) ne peut exercer les pouvoirs prévus au paragraphe 29.12(1). (6) Sous réserve du paragraphe (7), l'inspecteur a accès, à des heures convenables et...

AI summary This section outlines restrictions on the powers of designated individuals and inspectors under the law, including limitations on entry into residential properties without proper authorization or a court-issued warrant based on sworn complaints.

Use of force Usage de la force (9) L'inspecteur ne peut recourir à la force dans l'exécution du mandat que si celui-ci en autorise expressément l'usage et que si lui-même est accompagné d'un agent de la paix. L.R. (1985), ch. E-4, art. 26;...

AI summary The text outlines the legal conditions under which an inspector may use force, requiring explicit authorization and the presence of a peace officer. It references several legislative acts and amendments.

(j) 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 requirements for granting permissions, approvals, and accreditations, procedures for applications, conditions for grants, functions of inspectors, measurement standards, gas supply pressure, and the determination of gas quantity and energy standards.

i) prescrire : - (i) les dossiers et les documents à tenir, rédiger, délivrer ou utiliser pour l'application de la présente loi, leur forme et les renseignements qu'ils doivent contenir, - (ii) à quel moment, pour combien de temps et de qu...

AI summary The text outlines provisions related to the records and documents required for the implementation of the law, including their format, content, and the timing and manner in which they must be maintained, prepared, issued, or used.

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 The text outlines various regulatory provisions, including requirements for permissions and approvals, procedures for applications, conditions for accreditation, inspector functions, measurement units, gas pressure standards, testing methods, delegation of functions, meter exemptions, prohibitions on gas contaminants, and matters required by the Act.

Ministerial regulations Règlements — ministre 28.1 (1) Malgré la Loi sur les poids et mesures , le ministre peut, par règlement, prévoir des unités de mesure en plus de celles prévues à l'article 3 pour la vente de l'électricité et du gaz.

AI summary This regulation allows the minister to set additional units of measurement for the sale of electricity and gas, overriding the Weights and Measures Act.

Report on administration of Act Rapport 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 b...

AI summary This section of the Act requires the Minister to prepare a report on the administration of the Act every five years after its initial implementation and present it to Parliament within fifteen days of either House sitting following its completion.

Consideration of motion Étude de la motion (3) La chambre saisie de la motion visée au paragraphe (2) étudie celle-ci dans les six jours de séance suivant sa remise, sauf si l'autre chambre a déjà étudié une motion visant la même fin. (4)...

AI summary The text outlines the procedures for considering a motion in a legislative chamber, including the timeframe for study, debate duration, and the process for addressing the other chamber after adoption. It references specific legal provisions and chapters.

Review Examen 29.1 (1) Dans les cinq ans qui suivent la sanction de la présente loi, le ministre de l'Industrie effectue un examen de ses dispositions et de son application.

AI summary Within five years of the enactment of this law, the Minister of Industry is required to conduct a review of its provisions and implementation.

Beverley Burlock After review and consideration of all of the following and attached, my Final Written Decision in the matter follows. I will begin by stating my role as Dispute Resolution Officer (DRO) in matters of dispute between N.S.Po...

AI summary Beverley Burlock, as a Dispute Resolution Officer, outlines her role in resolving disputes between Nova Scotia Power and customers. She explains that her decisions are binding on Nova Scotia Power but not customers, who may appeal within 12 days. The dispute involves a customer's August 2025 bill, which was based on a consumption of 1361 Kwh, and an investigation into the accuracy of the customer's meter.

Beverley In response to your following email, I will begin with my Role Statement as Dispute Resolution Officer (DRO) in matters of dispute between N.S.Power and their Customers: In response to your following email, I will begin with my Ro...

AI summary The Dispute Resolution Officer (DRO) explains their role in resolving disputes between Nova Scotia Power and their customers, clarifying that they are not an employee of Nova Scotia Power or the Nova Scotia Energy Board but are appointed by Nova Scotia Power to address disputes in accordance with the Board's regulations.

11 CONFIDENTIAL Burlock DRO Appeal Attachment 1 Page 11 of 24 CONFIDENTIAL Burlock DRO Appeal Attachment 1 Page 12 of 24 12 13 CONFIDENTIAL Burlock DRO Appeal Attachment 1 Page 13 of 24

AI summary The text is a continuation of a confidential attachment from a DRO appeal, indicating that it is part of a legal proceeding involving the Nova Scotia Energy Board and Nova Scotia Power Inc. The content appears to be part of a formal submission or documentation related to the appeal process.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REQUESTS To: Kathleen Murray Regulatory Counsel Nova Scotia Power Inc. By e-mail: [email protected] From: Nova Scotia Energy Board Board Staff Responses Due : Monday, February 23, 2026 Copies: 1 electr...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Energy Board has issued a non-confidential information request to Nova Scotia Power Inc., asking for responses by February 23, 2026. The request is directed to Kathleen Murray, Regulatory Counsel at Nova Scotia Power Inc., with responses to be sent to Eric Kirby, Senior Advisor at the Nova Scotia Energy Board.

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AI summary The customer expresses frustration with NS Power's metering system, stating that it is perceived as an unchallengeable authority. They argue that the appeal process is ineffective and a mere formality, offering no real recourse for customers. The customer feels that NS Power is not held accountable for system vulnerabilities or potential consequences of hacking.