Rule change proposal 65 - timing of assessment of submissions on structure of transmission agreements

The consultation paper for rule change proposal 65 sets out the Commission’s proposed amendments to rule 2.1.5.1 of section II of part F of the Electricity Governance Rules 2003 as well as two minor rule changes. 

• Consultation paper [PDF, 102KB]

The objective of amending rule 2.1.5.1 of section II of part F is to enable the Minister of Energy to allow the Commission Board a longer period following submission expiry to complete its consideration of submissions relating to the structure of transmission agreements. 

The Commission is also proposing a minor change to the definition of the “Board” and “transmission pricing methodology” in part A of the rules, to reflect the change of the Commission’s name as enacted under the Electricity Amendment Act 2004 and to correct a typographical error. 

The Commission invites submissions on the consultation paper by 5pm on 24 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 “Structure of Transmission Agreements Assessment period” 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.

Submissions should be provided in the format shown in Appendix Four of the consultation paper.

The Commission is required to undertake its functions with a high degree of transparency. Accordingly, please be aware that any information provided to the Commission may be discussed with, or provided to, other parties UNLESS you specify that information is provided to the Commission as “Commercial in Confidence”, in which case you should specify the information that is confidential and the reasons. You should also be aware that the Commission is subject to the Official Information Act 1982.