Queensland Consolidated Acts

NATIONAL GAS (QUEENSLAND) LAW - SECT 314A

314A Extension of trial Rule

(1) Subject to this section, the AEMC may, on request, extend, by notice, the date on which a trial Rule will expire (the
"expiry date" ) to a later date, being a date that falls not more than the period prescribed by the Regulations after the expiry date.

(2) Before extending the expiry date of a trial Rule, the AEMC—

(a) must have regard to the innovative trial principles; and

(b) must consult with the AER; and

(c) if the AEMC considers that the trial Rule, or the trial project to which the trial Rule relates, may impact on AEMO’s operation of systems relating to natural gas and markets for natural gas—must consult with AEMO; and

(d) may consult with AEMO or any other person.

(3) A request under subsection (1) must—

(a) be made to the AEMC at least 60 days before the expiry date; and

(b) specify the length of the extension required.

(4) A notice under subsection (1) must—

(a) be published; and

(b) specify the later date referred to in subsection (1) .

(5) The expiry date of a trial Rule may only be extended once under subsection (1) .