91AFAEMO’s power of direction—east coast gas system reliability and supply adequacy

91AF AEMO’s power of direction—east coast gas system reliability and supply adequacy

91AF AEMO’s power of direction—east coast gas system reliability and supply adequacy

(1) AEMO may give a written direction (an east coast gas system direction) to a relevant entity for 1 or more of the following purposes—

(a) to maintain and improve the reliability of the supply of covered gas within the east coast gas system;

(b) to maintain and improve the adequacy of the supply of covered gas within the east coast gas system.

(2) A direction must not be given under subsection (1) unless AEMO is of the opinion that the giving of the direction is necessary to prevent, reduce or mitigate an actual or potential threat identified by AEMO in the exercise of the function specified in section 91AD(1)(b).

(3) Without limiting subsection (1), an east coast gas system direction may relate to 1 or more of the following—

(a) the operation, maintenance or use of any equipment or installation;

(b) the control of the flow of covered gas;

(c) any other matter that may affect the reliability or adequacy of the supply of covered gas within the east coast gas system.

(4) An east coast gas system direction may apply, adopt or incorporate (with or without modification) a relevant code of practice or standard (made in or outside Australia) as in force or existing when the direction is made or as in force or existing from time to time.

(5) A prohibition imposed by an east coast gas system direction may be either unconditional or subject to conditions stated in the direction.

(6) A person to whom an east coast gas system direction applies must comply with the direction to the extent to which compliance is consistent with a law of a participating jurisdiction applying to the person.

(7) A person incurs no civil monetary liability for damage, loss or injury resulting from an act or omission done or made in good faith and in compliance or purported compliance with an east coast gas system direction.

(8) In this section—

relevant entity means the following, excluding a small customer—

(a) a Registered participant;