9Clause 6.8.2—Submission of regulatory proposal

9 Clause 6.8.2—Submission of regulatory proposal 9.1 After clause 6.8.2(c)(5) of the National Electricity Rules **insert**— "(5A) the proposed *connection policy*;". 10 Clause 6.12.1—Constituent decisions 10.1 For clause 6.12.1(17) of the National Electricity Rules **substitute**— "(17) a decision on the policies and procedures for assigning *retail customers* to *tariff classes*, or reassigning *retail customers* from one *tariff class* to another (including any applicable restrictions);". 10.2 After clause 6.12.1(20) of the National Electricity Rules **insert**— "(21) a decision on the *connection policy* that is to apply to the *Distribution Network Service Provider* for the *regulatory control period* (which may be the *connection policy* as proposed by the *Distribution Network Service Provider*, some variant of it, or a policy substituted by the *AER*).". 11 Clause 6.12.3—Extent of AER's discretion in making distribution determinations 11.1 After clause 6.12.3(h) of the National Electricity Rules **insert**— "(i) The *AER* must approve the proposed *connection policy* if the *AER* is satisfied that it adequately complies with the requirements of Part DA. (j) If the *AER* refuses to approve the proposed *connection policy*, the approved amended *connection policy* must be: (1) determined on the basis of the current proposed *connection policy*; and (2) amended from that basis only to the extent necessary to *enable* it to be approved in accordance with the *Rules*. (k) The *AER* must approve a *Distribution Network Service Provider's* proposed *tariff structure statement* unless the *AER* is reasonably satisfied that the proposed *tariff structure statement* does not comply with the *pricing principles* *for direct control services* or other applicable requirements of the *Rules*. (l) If, in making a distribution determination in relation to a *Distribution Network Service Provider*, the *AER* refuses to approve the *Distribution Network Service Provider's* proposed *tariff structure statement*, the *AER* must include in that distribution determination an amended *tariff structure statement* which is: (1) determined on the basis of the *Distribution Network Service Provider's* proposed *tariff structure statement*; and (2) amended from that basis only to the extent necessary to enable it to be approved in accordance with the *Rules*.". 12 Clause 6.18.3—Tariff classes 12.1 In clause 6.18.3(c) of the National Electricity Rules, for "customers" (where twice occurring) **substitute** "*retail customers*". 12.2 In clause 6.18.3(d)(1) of the National Electricity Rules, for "customers" **substitute** "*retail customers*". 13 Clause 6.18.4—Principles governing assignment or re-assignment of retail customers to tariff classes and assessment and review of basis of charging 13.1 In the heading to clause 6.18.4 of the National Electricity Rules, for "**customers**" substitute "**retail** **customers**". 13.2 In clause 6.18.4(a) of the National Electricity Rules, for "customers" (wherever occurring) **substitute** "*retail customers*". 14 Clause 6.18.6—Side constraints on tariffs for standard control services 14.1 In clause 6.18.6(d)(2) of the National Electricity Rules, for "customers" **substitute** "*retail customers*". 15 Clause 6.18.7—Recovery of designated pricing proposal charges 15.1 In clause 6.18.7(a) of the National Electricity Rules, for "customers" **substitute** "*retail customers*". 15.2 In clause 6.18.7(b) of the National Electricity Rules, for "customers" **substitute** "*retail customers*". 15.3 In clause 6.18.7(c)(2) of the National Electricity Rules, for "customers" **substitute** "*retail customers*".