40Assistance by essential service providers—the Act, s 55A(2)(a)

40 Assistance by essential service providers—the Act, s 55A(2)(a)

40 Assistance by essential service providers—the Act, s 55A(2)(a)

(1) This section applies if a contingency plan is to be prepared by the last resort provider.

(2) A provider of an essential service for which a last resort provider has been designated must facilitate the preparation and review of the contingency plan by the last resort provider, including by—

(a) providing information that the last resort provider reasonably requires in a timely way, and

(b) giving the last resort provider a reasonable opportunity to inspect infrastructure and systems.

(3) The essential service provider must notify the last resort provider of a change in systems or processes if the change—

(a) may require modification of the contingency plan, or

(b) is a change the last resort provider reasonably needs to be aware of.

(4) The essential service provider must facilitate the conduct by the last resort provider of required exercises to test the operation of the approved contingency plan.