22XQBaseline determinations made under the safeguard rules etc.

22XQ Baseline determinations made under the safeguard rules etc.

Scope (1) This section applies to a determination that: (a) is made by the Regulator under the safeguard rules; and (b) relates to the ascertainment of the baseline emissions number for a facility for a financial year. Commencement of determination (2) The safeguard rules may provide that a determination comes into force: (a) when it is made; or (b) if: (i) an earlier day is specified in the determination; and (ii) that day is not earlier than the financial year in which the determination was made; on the day specified; or (c) if: (i) an earlier day is specified in the determination; and (ii) that day is not earlier than the financial year preceding the financial year in which the determination was made; and (iii) the effect of the determination is to increase the baseline emissions number for a facility for a financial year; on the day specified. Audit (3) The safeguard rules may provide that an application for a determination is to be accompanied by an audit report that is: (a) prescribed by the safeguard rules; and (b) prepared by a registered greenhouse and energy auditor who has been appointed as an audit team leader for the purpose.