Proposed NCC and NDSC June 2008

Under clause 6.12.1(16A) of the transitional chapter 6 rules, the AER must decide which if any, components of direct control services are negotiable components. Under clause 6.12.1 (16A) of the transitional chapter 6 rules, the AER’s draft distribution determination for ActewAGL must set out the out the Negotiable Component Criteria (NCC) for any negotiable components of direct control services.

The NCC set out the criteria that are to be applied by ActewAGL in negotiating the terms and conditions of access and any access charges for negotiable components of direct control services. The NCC will also be used by the AER in resolving any access dispute between ActewAGL and a person wishing to be provided with a negotiable component of direct control services.

The NCC determined by the AER must give effect to, and be consistent with, the negotiable components principles set out in clause 6.7A1 of the transitional chapter 6 rules.