1.Operators shall determine complete and consistent data and ensure that there are no overlaps between sub-installations and no double counting. Operators shall apply the determination methods laid down in Annex VII, exercise due diligence and use data sources representing highest achievable accuracy pursuant to section 4 of Annex VII.
2.By way of derogation from paragraph 1, the operator may use other data sources in accordance with sections 4.4 to 4.6 of Annex VII, if any of the following conditions is met:
(a)the use of most accurate data sources pursuant to section 4 of Annex VII is technically not feasible;
(b)the use of most accurate data sources pursuant to section 4 of Annex VII would incur unreasonable costs;
(c)based on a simplified uncertainty assessment identifying major sources of uncertainty and estimating their associated levels of uncertainty, the operator demonstrates to the satisfaction of the [F1regulator] that the associated level of accuracy of the data source proposed by the operator is equivalent to or better than the level of accuracy of most accurate data sources pursuant to section 4 of Annex VII.
3.Operators shall keep complete and transparent records of all data listed in Annex IV, and supporting documents, for at least 10 years from the date of the submission of the application for free allocation [F2(including a deemed application for free allocation in the 2021-2025 allocation period)]. The operator shall, upon request, make those data and documents available to the [F1regulator] and to the verifier.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in Regulation substituted (31.12.2020) by The Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/1557), art. 2(2), Sch. 1 para. 2
F2Words in Art. 7(3) inserted (31.12.2020) by The Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/1557), art. 2(2), Sch. 1 para. 11(2)