161Determination of access dispute

161 Determination of access dispute

161 Determination of access dispute

(1) Unless the relevant adjudicator for an access dispute terminates the access dispute under Part 7, the relevant adjudicator must make a determination on access by the user or prospective user (as the case requires) (including a determination that does not require a service provider to provide access to any pipeline services).

(2) In making an access determination, the relevant adjudicator must comply with this Chapter and the Rules.

(3) An access determination may deal with any matter relating to access by the user or prospective user to the pipeline services specified by the Rules for the purposes of this subsection.

(4) The Rules may also, in connection with the making of an access determination, contain provisions for or with respect to such things as—

(a) the form of any determination; and

(b) the content of any determination, including as to the giving of reasons; and

(c) the time within which a determination must be made; and

(d) the process for making a determination; and

(e) when a determination takes effect; and

(f) the giving of notice of the making of a determination; and

(g) the publication of an access determination and other information related to the determination, including a statement of reasons for making the access determination, relevant financial calculations and any reports.

s 161: Subst 2022 No 21, sec 75.