16GPower of AER to request information relating to f‑factor determinations

16G Power of AER to request information relating to f‑factor determinations (1) If the AER considers it necessary for the purposes of making an f-factor scheme determination or an f-factor amount determination, the AER may request a relevant entity to provide information relating to fire starts to the AER. (2) Before making a request under subsection (1), the AER must consult with the relevant entity about its intention to make that request. (3) A request under subsection (1) must— (a) be in writing; and (b) specify the period of time within which the information requested is to be provided. (4) The period of time referred to in subsection (3)(b) must be reasonable. (5) A request under subsection (1) may request information in relation to one or more of the following— (a) the number of fire starts caused by, or believed to be caused by, electric lines or electrical installations during a specified period; (b) the date, time and location of each of those fire starts; (c) if known and determinable, the cause of each of those fire starts; (d) the nature and extent of any loss or damage caused by each of those fire starts. (6) A relevant entity must comply with a request under subsection (1) to the extent that it is reasonably practicable for the entity to do so. (7) For the purposes of subsection (6), it is reasonably practicable for a relevant entity not to comply with a request under subsection (1) if the entity is of the view that compliance with the request would impose an unreasonable administrative or financial burden on the entity. Pt 3 Div. 4 (Heading and ss 16H–16P) inserted by No. 51/2012 s. 10.