8New Part DA inserted in Chapter 6

8 New Part DA inserted in Chapter 6 8.1 After Part D of Chapter 6 of the National Electricity Rules **insert**— "**Part DA—Connection policies** **6.7A Connection policy requirements** This *Rule* deals with the preparation of, requirements for and approval of *connection policies*. **6.7A.1 Preparation of, and requirements for, connection policy** (a) A *Distribution Network Service Provider* must prepare a document (its proposed *connection policy*) setting out the circumstances in which it may require a *retail customer* or *real estate developer* to pay a *connection charge*, for the provision of a *connection service* under Chapter 5A. (b) The proposed *connection policy*: (1) must be consistent with: (i) the *connection charge principles*; and (ii) the *connection charge guidelines*; and (2) must specify: (i) the categories of persons that may be required to pay a *connection charge* and the circumstances in which such a requirement may be imposed; and (ii) the aspects of a *connection service* for which a *connection charge* may be made; and The *Distribution Network Service Provider* might (for example) make separate *connection charges* for the provision of a *connection asset* and for making a necessary *extension* to, or other *augmentation* of, the *distribution network*. (iii) the basis on which *connection charges* are determined; and (iv) the manner in which *connection charges* are to be paid (or equivalent consideration is to be given); and **Examples** The payment (or equivalent consideration) might take the form of a capital contribution, prepayment or financial guarantee. (v) a threshold (based on capacity or any other measure identified in the *connection charge guidelines*) below which a *retail customer* (not being a non-registered *embedded generator* or a *real estate developer*) will not be liable for a *connection charge* for an *augmentation* other than an *extension*.".