On 1 July 2005, the AER assumed NECA's responsibility for administering exemptions from the requirement to register as a network service provider.
Section 11(2) of the National Electricity Law and clause 2.5 of the National Electricity Rules require all network service providers (NSPs) to register with NEMMCO. The AER may in accordance with guidelines issued from time to time, exempt any person or class of persons otherwise required to register with NEMMCO as a network service provider (NSP).
Clause 2.5 of the rules is designed to ensure that NSPs are subject to the relevant provisions of the rules in relation to:
system security
network standards
pricing and
dispute resolution.
Guidelines for exemption from the requirement to register as a network service provider are available to download. These guidelines are issued to assist parties seeking exemptions under clause 2.5 of the rules. The AER may vary these guidelines from time to time, subject to clause 2.5(e) of the rules.
