Topic:"Renewable Electricity Regulations" in M11927

CI 50518 CA IR-5 Attachment 5 Page 5 of 160 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) June 22, 2020 Grant Brown of construction to ensure compliance with NSPI standards and best practices and all project‐specific approvals or authorizati...

AI summary The document outlines requirements for water quality sampling and discharge limits under Watercourse Alteration Approvals. It emphasizes compliance with NSPI standards and includes specific thresholds for Total Suspended Solids. The text also requests additional information on potential impacts to aquatic organisms and wetlands, along with mitigation measures.

CI 50518 CA IR-5 Attachment 14 Page 30 of 59 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) Sheet Harbour Hydro System Ruth Falls Dam Sluice Gate Installation Project and Environmental Description APPENDIX B – SITE PHOTOS

AI summary This document provides an overview of the Sheet Harbour Hydro System Ruth Falls Dam Sluice Gate Installation Project, including an appendix with site photos. The content is redacted, indicating that some information has been removed due to confidentiality.

CI 50518 CA IR-5 Attachment 19 Page 8 of 423 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) Sheet Harbour Hydro System Ruth Falls Dam Refurbishment Project and Environmental Description The Ruth Falls Headpond was sampled by NS Power in 2017...

AI summary The Ruth Falls Dam refurbishment project involves environmental considerations, including fish species sampling, mercury contamination, wetland identification, and protection of Barn Swallow nests. Environmental assessments have been conducted to ensure compliance with conservation regulations and to mitigate potential impacts on local ecosystems.

CI 50518 CA IR-5 Attachment 19 Page 22 of 423 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) Sheet Harbour Hydro System Ruth Falls Dam Refurbishment Project and Environmental Description conceptual design for proposed improvements were provid...

AI summary The document discusses proposed improvements to the Ruth Falls Dam's louvre system, including repairs, installation of a trap funnel, a ramp to assist fish migration, and realignment of the bypass outfall. These changes aim to enhance downstream passage and fish movement, with details referenced in appendices.

REDACTED 1 (b) Please refer to CA IR-13, part (c). 2 3 (c) In the original submission KMKNO Capacity Payments were budgeted and added to the 4 "Consulting" cost code in the amount of $ instead of a dedicated "Mi'kmaq 5 Engagement" cost cod...

AI summary The document discusses the budgeting of KMKNO Capacity Payments under the 'Consulting' cost code rather than a dedicated 'Mi'kmaq Engagement' code. It also addresses archaeological costs for the Ruth Falls Project and legislative requirements for the sale of hydro assets, including approvals from the Public Utilities Act and federal legislation.

REDACTED 1 (d) The revised costs associated with archaeological assessment are a result of ongoing 10 11 (b) Please confirm that Consulting Services for the project were procured using a 12 competitive RFP/tender process. 13 14 (i) If not...

AI summary The text requests clarifications on cost discrepancies and procurement processes related to a project, including competitive RFP/tender processes, cost breakdowns, and the omission of certain costs in the 2019 ACE Plan Application.

12.2.2 Downstream Louvre System Improvements The assessment of downstream passage included looking at the existing infrastructure to evaluate the effectiveness of a louvre system at facilitating downstream passage for species that would be...

AI summary The document discusses improvements to the downstream louvre system to enhance fish passage effectiveness, including repairs to slats, installation of a trap funnel and bottom orifices, and the addition of a ramp to aid bottom-dwelling species. These changes are intended to meet fish passage design criteria and support the life cycle of aquatic species.

CI 50518 NSUIARB IR-12 Attachment 12 Page 288 of 576 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) - 3) The bypass pipe outfall drop to the river and plunge pool as currently operating meets the drop and depth requirements to ensure it is sa...

AI summary The document discusses modifications to a bypass pipe and fish passage system to improve eel and other species' downstream passage. It highlights current compliance with safety standards, the need for future assessments and repairs, and recommendations for monitoring studies to evaluate the effectiveness of the modifications.

3.3 Approval of Refurbishment Project Costs [67] The Board recognizes that the current ATO application represents a significant cost increase compared to the original Board-approved project cost. However, Midgard concluded that project cos...

AI summary The Board acknowledges a significant cost increase in the ATO application for the refurbishment project but accepts that increases related to environmental permitting and the FAA are reasonable. However, risks such as environmental compensation, archaeological, and geotechnical costs remain, which could add millions to the project cost beyond the allocated contingency.