165Issue of certificate of eligibility for coal‑fired generation assistance

#### 165 Issue of certificate of eligibility for coal‑fired generation assistance Scope (1) This section applies to a generation complex if an application under section 162 has been made in respect of the generation complex. Issue of certificate (2) After considering the application, the Regulator may issue a certificate of eligibility for coal‑fired generation assistance in respect of the generation complex. > Note: See section 166 (criteria for issuing certificate). (3) A certificate of eligibility for coal‑fired generation assistance must state that a specified number is the annual assistance factor in respect of the generation complex. > Note: The annual assistance factor is worked out under section 167. Timing (4) The Regulator must take all reasonable steps to ensure that a decision is made on the application: (a) if the Regulator requires the applicant to give further information under subsection 164(1) in relation to the application—within 90 days after the applicant gave the Regulator the information; or (b) otherwise—within whichever is the later of the following: (i) 90 days after the application was made; (ii) 150 days after the commencement of this section. Refusal (5) If the Regulator decides to refuse to issue a certificate of eligibility for coal‑fired generation assistance in respect of the generation complex, the Regulator must give written notice of the decision to the applicant. Publication of copy of certificate (6) As soon as practicable after issuing a certificate of eligibility for coal‑fired generation assistance in respect of the generation complex, the Regulator must publish a copy of the certificate on its website.