Gas Supply Act 1996
76BNotification and reporting requirements for network operators
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76B Notification and reporting requirements for network operators
76B Notification and reporting requirements for network operators
(1) The regulations may require a network operator to comply with specified requirements to give information to the Minister or Secretary, including in relation to the following—
(a) accidents and incidents involving distribution pipelines and distribution systems, including gas releases,
(b) the operation of basic metering equipment,
(c) gas leakages.
(2) The requirements may be —
(a) specified in the regulations, or
(b) specified by the Minister.
Note—
Section 83(6) allows the regulations to create an offence punishable by a penalty not exceeding—
(a) for a corporation—10,000 penalty units, or
(b) for an individual—5,000 penalty units.
s 76B: Ins 2025 No 21, Sch 1[31].