Rule change proposal 63 – policy statement

The consultation paper for rule change proposal 63 sets out the Commission’s proposed amendments to rule 10.1 of section II of part C of the Electricity Governance Rules 2003.

• Consultation paper
• Operating assets outside of the normal voltage range

The objective of amending rule 10.1 of section II of part C is to enable the Minister of Energy to allow the Commission Board adequate time following receipt of the system operator’s draft policy statement to consult, consider submissions and bring the draft policy statement into effect.  

The Commission invites submissions on the consultation paper by 5pm on 21 March 2005.  Please note that submissions received after this date may not be able to be considered.

The Commission’s preference is to receive submissions in electronic format (Microsoft Word and/or pdf).  This should be emailed with “Policy Statement Rule Change” in the subject line to info@electricitycommission.govt.nz.  In addition, a hard copy of the submission should be posted to the address below:

Jenny Walton
Electricity Commission
Level 7, ASB Bank Tower
2 Hunter Street
P O Box 10041
WELLINGTON

Tel:  (04) 460 8858
Fax:  (04) 460 8879

The Commission will acknowledge receipt of all submissions electronically.  Please contact Jenny Walton if you do not receive electronic acknowledgement of your submission within 2 business days.

Your submission is likely to be made available to the general public on the Commission’s website.  Submitters should indicate any documents attached in support of the submission in a covering letter, and clearly indicate any information that is provided to the Commission on a confidential basis.  All information provided to the Commission is subject to the Official Information Act 1982.