The Electricity and Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2011 No. 2704

PART 7 E+W+S Regulatory authority

Binding decisions of the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators and of the European Commission E+W+S

Binding decisions of the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators and of the European Commission in relation to gas E+W+S

32.  After section 4B of the Gas Act 1986 M1 insert—

“4C    Binding decisions of the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators and of the European Commission

The Authority must carry out its functions under this Part in the manner that it considers is best calculated to implement, or to ensure compliance with, any binding decision of the Agency or the European Commission made under the Gas Directive, the Gas Regulation or the Agency Regulation in relation to gas.”.

Marginal Citations

M1 Section 4B was inserted by section 12 of the Utilities Act 2000 (c. 27). An amendment has been made that is not relevant for these purposes.

Binding decisions of the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators and of the European Commission in relation to electricity E+W+S

33.  After section 3D of the Electricity Act 1989 M2 insert—

“3E    Binding decisions of the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators and of the European Commission

The Authority must carry out its functions under this Part in the manner that it considers is best calculated to implement, or to ensure compliance with, any binding decision of the Agency or the European Commission made under the Electricity Directive, the Electricity Regulation or the Agency Regulation in relation to electricity.”.

Marginal Citations

M2 Section 3D was inserted by section 16 of the Utilities Act 2000 (c. 27). Amendments have been made that are not relevant for these purposes.