Modified meaning of natural gas
9B Modified meaning of natural gas
The Minister may declare either of the following to be natural gas for the purposes of the National Gas (Victoria) Law and the National Gas Rules—
a substance consisting of a mixture of natural gas and another gas;
Example
Hydrogen may be another gas.
a gas other than natural gas.
Example
Hydrogen.
Before making a declaration under subsection (1), the Minister must consult with—
the Premier; and
the Treasurer; and
Energy Safe Victoria; and
AEMO.
A declaration under subsection (1) must be published—
in the Government Gazette; and
on the Department's internet site.
A declaration under subsection (1) takes effect—
on the day it is published in the Government Gazette; or
if a later day is specified in the declaration, on that day.
On and after the day on which a declaration under subsection (1) takes effect—
the National Gas (Victoria) Law applies as a law of Victoria subject to the declaration; and
the National Gas Rules have the force of law in Victoria subject to the declaration.
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