PART IGENERAL PROVISIONS
Article 4Objectives and regulatory aspects
1
This Regulation aims at:
a
determining common operational security requirements and principles;
b
determining common F1... system operational planning principles;
c
determining common load-frequency control processes and control structures;
d
ensuring the conditions for maintaining operational security F2...;
e
ensuring the conditions for maintaining a frequency quality level F3in the GB synchronous area;
f
promoting the coordination of system operation and operational planning;
g
ensuring and enhancing the transparency and reliability of information on transmission system operation;
h
contributing to the efficient operation and development of the electricity transmission system and electricity sector F4....
2
When applying this Regulation, F5the Secretary of State, the regulatory authority, and system operators shall:
a
apply the principles of proportionality and non-discrimination;
b
ensure transparency;
c
apply the principle of optimisation between the highest overall efficiency and lowest total costs for all parties involved;
d
ensure TSOs make use of market-based mechanisms as far as possible, to ensure network security and stability;
e
respect the responsibility assigned to the relevant TSO in order to ensure system security F6...;
f
consult with relevant DSOs and take account of potential impacts on their system; and
g
take into consideration agreed F7... standards and technical specifications.