97HFunctions of Tribunal

#### 97H Functions of Tribunal 97H Functions of Tribunal > > (1) The Tribunal has the following functions— > > > > > (a) to determine, in accordance with the greenhouse gas benchmark rules, the NSW pool coefficient for greenhouse gas emissions, the State population, the estimated total electricity demand in each year for the State and the electricity sector benchmark, > > > > > (b) to assess and determine, in accordance with this Act, the regulations and the greenhouse gas benchmark rules, the greenhouse gas benchmark for a benchmark participant and whether or not the benchmark has been complied with, > > > > > (c) if appropriate, to assess and determine, in accordance with this Act, the regulations and the greenhouse gas benchmark rules, the greenhouse shortfall and any liability for greenhouse penalty payable by a benchmark participant, > > > > > (d) to conduct audits, or require the conduct of audits, for the purposes of this Part, > > > > > (e) (Repealed) > > > > > (f) such other functions as are conferred or imposed on it by or under this Act. > > > (2) For the purpose of enabling the Tribunal to exercise its functions, the Minister must furnish the Tribunal with such information in the possession of the Minister as the Tribunal may request in relation to the compliance by retailers and other benchmark participants with this Part. > > > (3) The Tribunal may, with the approval of the Minister, delegate the exercise of its functions under this Part, other than this power of delegation, to any other person or body. > > > (4) Section 10 of the [Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal Act 1992](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1992-039) does not apply to the Tribunal’s functions under this Part. > > **s 97H:** Ins 2002 No 122, Sch 1 \[2\]. Am 2012 No 38, Sch 1 \[111\] \[112\].