1. This notice of a recommendation concerning the Electricity Governance (Interconnection Asset Capacity and Grid Configuration) Rules 2010 is issued by the Electricity Commission ("Commission") pursuant to section 172E(2)(c) of the Electricity Act 1992 ("Act").
2. The Act provides that, no later than 10 working days after making a recommendation to the Minister of Energy
and Resources ("Minister") concerning the Electricity Governance Rules 2003 ("Rules"), the Commission must publicise the recommendation.
Recommended amendment to the Rules
3. On 15 April 2010, the Commission recommended that Schedule F6 of Section VI of Part F of the Rules be amended.
4. The recommended amendment is to incorporate updated information and diagrams into Schedule F6.
5. Section 172F(3) of the Act provides that the Commission is not required to comply with section 172F(1) (relating to making an assessment) if it is satisfied that the recommendation will have only minor effects and will not adversely affect the interests of any person in a substantial way. In reliance on section 172F(3), no such assessment has been carried out.
6. A copy of the Commission’s recommendation is available on the Commission’s website at
http://www.electricitycommission.govt.nz/rulesandregs/recommend
Dated at Wellington this 15th day of April 2010.
For and on behalf of the Electricity Commission:
DAVID CAYGILL, Chair.