41Application of National Electricity (NSW) Law and National Electricity Rules

41 Application of National Electricity (NSW) Law and National Electricity Rules

41 Application of National Electricity (NSW) Law and National Electricity Rules

(1) The regulations may modify the application of, or disapply, a provision of the National Electricity (NSW) Law or the National Electricity Rules to the extent reasonably necessary to achieve the objects of this Act and—

(a) to enable a network operator to whom this Division applies to carry out an infrastructure project, or

(b) to enable a network operator to whom this Division applies to—

(i) receive payment from the scheme financial vehicle to which the operator is entitled under this Division, or

(ii) recover costs for carrying out an infrastructure project under the National Electricity Rules, or

(c) to enable a network operator to transition between the arrangements specified in paragraph (b)(i) and (ii), or

(d) to ensure a network operator does not receive payment under both arrangements specified in paragraph (b)(i) and (ii).

(2) A regulation under this section that affects the operation or safety of network infrastructure may not be made unless the Minister has consulted with distribution network service providers and transmission network service providers.

(3) A regulation under this section that affects AEMO in the exercise of its function may not be made without the concurrence of AEMO.