PART IIGAS SUPPLY AND ASSOCIATED ACTIVITIES

Licensing of supply of gas and associated activities

F17C

1

If, after a system has been classified as a closed distribution system, there is a change of circumstances which affects or might affect whether the system continues to meet the criteria set out in Article 7A(2), the holder of the exemption relating to the distribution system must notify the Authority of the change as soon as is reasonably practicable after it occurs.

2

If the holder of the exemption wishes the system to continue to be classified as a closed distribution system, he must include in the notice an application to the Authority asking the Authority to confirm the classification.

3

Any application under paragraph (2) must—

a

identify the distribution system to which the application relates;

b

include any evidence available to the applicant in support of the application; and

c

provide any further information or documentation that the Authority may request in respect of the application.

4

Where the Authority has received a notice under paragraph (1) it must as soon as is reasonably practicable either—

a

revoke the classification; or

b

confirm the classification if—

i

the notice includes an application under paragraph (2);

ii

the Authority has received any further information or documents requested by it; and

iii

the Authority considers that the criteria set out in Article 7A(2) continue to be met.

5

The Authority must notify the applicant of its decision under this Article as soon as is reasonably practicable after that decision has been made.