4Objects of regulations

4 Objects of regulations

The objects of these regulations are to specify, for the purposes of the National Electricity Rules –

(a) the network performance requirements to be taken into account in power system planning in respect of a relevant transmission system; and

(b) the service standards that a Provider must take into account, for the purposes of the regulatory investment test for transmission, in carrying out power system planning in respect of a relevant transmission system –

and to allow, in respect of certain augmentations, for exemptions from such requirements and standards.

Note 1

Network performance requirements may, under the National Electricity Rules, be set out in a statutory instrument of a participating jurisdiction.

Note 2

Service standards for the purposes of the regulatory investment test for transmission may, under the National Electricity Rules, be set out in an applicable regulatory instrument of a participating jurisdiction.

Note 3

Transmission Network Service Provider and regulatory investment test for transmission are defined in the National Electricity Rules.