Functions of the Department and the AuthorityN.I.
13.—(1) For Article 14(2)(a) there shall be substituted the following sub-paragraph—
“(a)the need to ensure a high level of protection of the interests of consumers of gas;”.
(2) For Article 14(5)(c) there shall be substituted the following sub-paragraph—
“(c)to secure a diverse, viable and environmentally sustainable long-term energy supply; and”.
(3) After Article 14(5) there shall be inserted the following paragraph—
“(5A) In carrying out their respective gas functions the Department or the Authority shall not discriminate between persons whose activities consist of or include storing, supplying or participating in the conveyance of gas as regards either rights or obligations.”.
(4) After Article 14(6) there shall be added the following paragraph—
“(7) For the purposes of paragraph (5)(c) environmental sustainability includes the need to guard against climate change.”.
Commencement Information
I1Reg. 13 in operation at 1.10.2006, see reg. 1