Topic:"System Reliability" in M12436

August 22, 2025 3 3 6 QUARTER 2025 6 Internal Network Security Monitoring 7 10 QUARTERLY FILING OF PROPOSED RELIABILITY STANDARDS Applicable to Nova Scotia, Approved by Applicable to BEFORE THE NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD OF THE PROVINCE OF N...

AI summary This document is a quarterly filing related to the approval of reliability standards by the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) in the second quarter of 2025, submitted to the Nova Scotia Energy Board.

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 is requesting the Nova Scotia Energy Board to approve and enforce new reliability standards for the Bulk-Power System in Nova Scotia, approved by FERC during the second quarter of 2025. Supporting documents include tables and summaries of the standards.

s 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](#page-5-2) Based on the NSUARB Decision, NERC app...

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

C. Description of Proposed Reliability Standards, Second Quarter 2025 As provided in the table below, during the second quarter of 2025, FERC issued an order approving CIP-015-1 (Cyber Security – Internal Network Security Monitoring).[13](...

AI summary In the second quarter of 2025, FERC approved CIP-015-1, a reliability standard related to cyber security and internal network security monitoring. No other reliability standards applicable to Nova Scotia were approved during this period.

Reliability Standards Reliability Standard Effective Date Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) CIP-015-1 10/1/2028 \ At the time of this filing, the standards marked with an asterisk are not yet effective, but have been approved by FER...

AI summary The document outlines reliability standards, specifically CIP-015-1, which is approved by FERC and will become effective on October 1, 2028. Currently, it is not yet in force.

Exhibit A-1: Reliability Standard Applicable to Nova Scotia, Approved by FERC in Second Quarter 2025 Reliability Standard Effective Date Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) CIP-015-1 10/1/2028 \ At the time of this filing, the standar...

AI summary Exhibit A-1 outlines the reliability standards applicable to Nova Scotia, specifically the Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP-015-1) standard, which is approved by FERC and set to take effect on October 1, 2028.

Exhibit A-2: Informational Summary of Reliability Standards Applicable to Nova Scotia, Approved by FERC in Second Quarter 2025 Reliability Standard CIP-015-1 Purpose To improve the probability of detecting anomalous or unauthorized network...

AI summary Exhibit A-2 provides an informational summary of Reliability Standard CIP-015-1, which aims to improve the detection of anomalous or unauthorized network activity to enhance response and recovery from cyberattacks. It outlines the purpose, applicability, and approval process by FERC in the second quarter of 2025.

4.1.1. Balancing Authority - 4.1.2. Distribution Provider that owns one or more of the following Facilities, systems, and equipment for the protection or restoration of the BES: - 4.1.2.1. Each underfrequency Load shedding (UFLS) or underv...

AI summary This section outlines the requirements for a Distribution Provider that owns facilities and systems critical to the protection and restoration of the Bulk-Electric System (BES), including Load shedding programs, Remedial Action Schemes, Protection Systems, and Cranking Paths, all subject to NERC or Regional Reliability Standards.

4.1.4. Generator Owner - 4.1.5. Reliability Coordinator - 4.1.6. Transmission Operator - 4.1.7. Transmission Owner - 4.2. Facilities: For the purpose of the requirements contained herein, the following Facilities, systems, and equipment ow...

AI summary This section outlines the responsibilities of Generator Owners and other entities under reliability standards, including exemptions for certain cyber systems and facilities. It defines applicable facilities and systems, such as UFLS, RAS, and protection systems, and specifies exemptions for nuclear-related and low-impact cyber systems.

List of Currently Effective NERC Reliability Standards BAL-001-2 Real Power Balancing Control Performance BAL-001-TRE-2 Primary Frequency Response in the ERCOT Region BAL-002-3 Disturbance Control Standard – Contingency Reserve for Recover...

AI summary This document lists currently effective NERC Reliability Standards, including those related to power balancing, frequency response, cyber security, and system restoration. These standards ensure reliability and security in the bulk-power system.

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. Subjec Subject to Enforcement ement Adequacy Ve...

AI summary The text outlines definitions and standards related to electric system reliability, including terms such as 'Adequacy,' 'Adjacent Balancing Authority,' and 'Adverse Reliability Impact.' These definitions are part of a glossary used for regulatory and operational purposes in the electricity sector.

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 The text discusses the approval of WECC Tier One Reliability Standards by FERC in 2007 and subsequent modifications to address inconsistencies between WECC regional definitions and the NERC Glossary. It outlines definitions related to operating transfer capability limits, inadvertent interchange, and controllable devices within the WECC framework.

M12436 - North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) - Second Quarter 2025 - Application for Approval of Reliability Standards The Board reviewed the following filing from the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NER...

AI summary The Board reviewed NERC's application for approval of revised Reliability Standards, specifically CIP-015-1, which focuses on cybersecurity. NS Power indicated that compliance will require capital project support and recommended approval of the standards. Section 67(2) of the More Access to Energy Act requires the Board to consider reliability standards before approval.

M12436 – North American Electric Reliability Corporation – Quarterly Application for Approval of Reliability Standards – Second Quarter 2025 This will acknowledge receipt of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Second...

AI summary The Board acknowledges receipt of NERC's Second Quarter 2025 Application for approval of Reliability Standards. Comments are due by October 20, 2025. The Board will decide whether further review is needed and issue a decision accordingly.

- NS Power confirms its understanding that the NSEB's approval of these Reliability Standards will - exclude approval of any VRFs and VSLs. If this understanding is incorrect, NS Power asks that - this be clarified by the NSEB and that NS...

AI summary NS Power clarifies its understanding that the NSEB's approval of Reliability Standards excludes VRFs and VSLs, requesting clarification and further comment. The document also discusses the transition of NERC roles from NS Power to the IESO-NS.

5.0 CONCLUSION In summary, NS Power has reviewed the NERC Application and recommends the NSEB approve Reliability Standard CIP-015-1 effective as set out in Section 2.0. NS Power notes that CIP-015-1 will require capital project support as...

AI summary NS Power recommends the NSEB approve Reliability Standard CIP-015-1, noting that compliance will require significant capital project support, including traffic mirroring, network feed setup, and integration with monitoring tools. A project will be submitted to the NSEB when appropriate, potentially including other NERC standards.

October 23, 2025 [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) Blake Williams Senior Director, Regulatory Nova Scotia Power Inc. 1223 Lower Water Street PO Box 910 Halifax NS B3J 2W5 Dear Mr. Williams: M12293 – North Americ...

AI summary The Board Member, Richard J. Melanson, has reviewed two applications from NERC regarding the approval of reliability standards for the first and second quarters of 2025. NS Power provided comments on these applications, noting that implementing CIP-015-1 will require significant capital project support.

work to meet compliance…" NS Power goes on to say that a "…project will be submitted to the NSEB when appropriate and may include other NERC standards that require project support to be implemented." The Board realizes costing is probably...

AI summary NS Power plans to submit a project to the NSEB when appropriate, potentially including other NERC standards. The Board requests NS Power to provide cost estimates and justify the costs related to NERC reliability standards in matters M12293 and M12436.

– First Quarter 2025 and M12436 – North American Electric Reliability Corporation – Quarterly Application for Approval of Reliability Standards – Second Quarter 2025, 99770, October 23, 2025, page 1. With respect to reliability standards B...

AI summary NS Power commented on the need for project support and capital investment to comply with new reliability standards (BAL-007-1, PRC-028-1, PRC-030-1), highlighting the significant resources required across multiple business units and the transfer of responsibility to IESO Nova Scotia under a Compliance Transition Agreement.

M12436 - North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) - Second Quarter 2025 - Application for Approval of Reliability Standards The Board reviewed the following filing from the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NER...

AI summary The Board reviewed NERC's application to approve revised Reliability Standards, specifically CIP-015-1, which focuses on cybersecurity. NS Power provided comments, noting the need for capital project support to implement the standards. The Board must consider Section 67(2) of the More Access to Energy Act before approving the standards.

LIST OF STANDARDS APPROVED Reliability Standard Description NERC Effective Date (m/d/y) Nova Scotia Effective Date (m/d//y) Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) CIP-015-1 Cyber Security – Internal Network Security Monitoring 10/01/2028...

AI summary The document lists approved reliability standards, including CIP-015-1, which outlines cybersecurity requirements for internal network security monitoring. Compliance dates are specified for different types of control centers and systems in Nova Scotia, with future effective dates set by NERC and the Nova Scotia Power Incorporated.