Rule changes: Open

On 18 June 2009, AEMO (formerly NEMMCO) submitted a Rule Change Request that principally seeks to transfer the current arrangements governing metering data service providers from a deed-based framework to a framework contained in Chapter 7 of the National Electricity Rules (Rules). On 6 May 2010, the Commission gave notice under section 99 of the National Electricity Law (NEL) to publish the draft Rule determination and draft Rule. The Commission invites submissions to the draft Rule determination by 1 July 2010. View more

On 18 June 2009, AEMO (formerly NEMMCO) submitted a Rule Change Request that principally seeks to transfer the current arrangements governing metering data service providers from a deed-based framework to a framework contained in Chapter 7 of the National Electricity Rules (Rules). On 6 May 2010, the Commission gave notice under section 99 of the National Electricity Law (NEL) for the publication of the draft Rule determination and draft Rule. The Commission invites submissions to the draft Rule determination by 1 July 2010.  

This Rule Change Request proposes to:

• create a new category of person in the Rules called a Metering Data Provider; and
• transfer responsibility for collecting metering data from Type 1, 2, 3 and 4 metering installations from AEMO to the Responsible Person.

The Rule Change Request also seeks to make certain other amendments to Chapter 7 of the Rules.  Summarised briefly, the proposed changes would:

• apply the existing dispute resolution process in clause 8.2 of the Rules to disputes between Metering Data Providers and other parties, including Registered Participants;
• clarify AEMO's power to establish service level procedures for Metering Data Providers and specify the scope and purpose of the procedures AEMO can make;
• vary, delete or introduce definitions to clarify the roles and obligations of service providers, improve the clarity of and reduce duplication within the Rules, and standardise terminology across all metering installation types;
• restructure Chapter 7 to ensure each clause deals only with one substantive matter, correct errors and improve clarity, and take into account of the substantive changes proposed in AEMO's Rule change proposal; and
• make consequential amendments to Chapters 3, 5, 6, 8, 9 and 11 of the Rules.

On 27 August 2009, the Commission gave notice under section 95 of the NELto commence consultation on the Rule Change Request.  On 16 October 2009 submissions on first round consultation closed. On 10 December 2009, the Commission published a notice under section 107 of NEL to extend the publication date of the draft Rule determination to 1 April 2010. The Commission considered that this extension of time was necessary because the Rule Change Request raised issues of sufficient complexity.

On 1 April 2010, the Commission published a second notice under section 107 of the NEL to further extend the publication date of the draft Rule determination to 22 April 2010. The Commission considered that this extension of time is necessary because the Rule Change Request raised issues of sufficient complexity.

On 15 April 2010, the Commission published a third notice under section 107 of the NEL to further extend the publication date of the draft Rule determination to 6 May 2010. The Commission considered that this extension of time is necessary due to a material change in circumstances that affects this Rule Change Request.

On 6 May 2010, the Commission gave notice under section 99 of the National Electricity Law (NEL) for the publication of the draft Rule determination and draft Rule. The Commission invites submissions to the draft Rule determination by 1 July 2010. 

Further, in accordance with section 101(1a) of the NEL, any person or body may request that the Commission hold a hearing in relation to the draft Rule determination. Any request for a hearing must be made in writing and must be received by the Commission no later than 13 May 2010.

All enquiries in relation to this project should be addressed to Marc Tutaan or Rory Campbell on (02) 8296 7800.

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