20AFRegulator may declare models of inverters, batteries or photovoltaic modules ineligible

#### 20AF Regulator may declare models of inverters, batteries or photovoltaic modules ineligible (1) The Regulator may, in writing, declare that a model of an inverter, a model of a battery, or a model of a photovoltaic module, is not eligible for use in the installation of, or connection to, small generation units for the purposes of these Regulations. (2) In deciding whether or not to make a declaration in relation to a model of an inverter, battery or photovoltaic module, the Regulator must consider the following matters: (a) whether the model complies with the Australian standards applicable to the inverter, battery or photovoltaic module; (b) whether evidence that independent testing has shown that the model complies with those standards has been provided by: (i) the manufacturer of the model; or (ii) if the model was imported into Australia—the person who imported the model; (c) whether the model was included in the list mentioned in paragraph 20AC(9)(a) or (10)(b), subregulation 20ACA(4) or paragraph 20ACA(16)(a) or (17)(b) on the basis of false or misleading information; (d) whether the inclusion of the model in the list mentioned in paragraph 20AC(9)(a) or (10)(b), subregulation 20ACA(4) or paragraph 20ACA(16)(a) or (17)(b) presents a risk to the integrity or creation of small‑scale technology certificates; (e) whether regulation 20AD has been complied with in relation to the model; (f) any other relevant matters. Process before making declarations (3) Before making a declaration, the Regulator must: (a) publish the proposed declaration on the Regulator’s website; and (b) consider any submissions made in accordance with subregulation (4) in relation to the proposed declaration. (4) A person who would be affected by a proposed declaration may, within 28 days after the day the Regulator publishes the proposed declaration, make a written submission to the Regulator. (5) Subregulations (3) and (4) do not apply in relation to a model of an inverter, battery or photovoltaic module if the Regulator is reasonably satisfied that there is an imminent safety risk to a person or to property from the use of the model in the installation of, or connection to, small generation units. Publication of declarations (6) If the Regulator makes a declaration, the Regulator must publish the declaration on the Regulator’s website.