Preparation of network technical codes
25 Preparation of network technical codes
This regulation applies to the following electricity networks:
(a) the Darwin-Katherine electricity system operated by Power and Water Corporation;
(b) the Alice Springs electricity system operated by Power and Water Corporation; and
(c) the Tennant Creek electricity system operated by Power and Water Corporation.
(4) A Network Technical Code must cover the requirements set out in Schedule 2, other than:
matters dealt with in the National Electricity (NT) Rules; or
(b) matters appropriately dealt with in the System Control Technical Code.
(5) Before making or amending a Network Technical Code, a network provider must:
consult the Utilities Commission; and
(b) alter the proposed Network Technical Code or amendments if required by the Utilities Commission.
(6) Before amending a Network Technical Code in a material way, a network provider must:
(a) publish a draft of a proposed amendment on the network provider's website; and
(b) invite submissions from interested parties within a reasonable time specified by the network provider; and
(c) consider any submissions from interested parties provided under paragraph (b).
(7) Before the Minister makes or amends a Network Technical Code, the Minister must consult, or be satisfied that sufficient consultation has occurred, with all electricity entities that are engaged in the operation of, contribute electricity to, or take electricity from, the power system, including:
the Utilities Commission; and
the network provider.
(7A) Before a person prescribed by regulation makes or amends a Network Technical Code, the person must consult with all electricity entities that are engaged in the operation of, contribute electricity to, or take electricity from, the power system, including:
the Utilities Commission; and
the network provider.
(8) To the extent that a provision of a Network Technical Code is inconsistent with a provision of the National Electricity (NT) Rules, the provision of the National Electricity (NT) Rules will prevail (and the provision of the Network Technical Code will not have effect to the extent of the inconsistency).
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