The Renewables Obligation Order 2009

Further criteria applicable to ROCs certifying matters within section 32B(3) to (6) of the Act

39.—(1) Once during each obligation period the person to whom a ROC certifying the matters within section 32B(3), (4), (5) or (6) is to be issued must confirm to the Authority in writing, whether before or after the generation of the electricity to which the ROC relates—

(a) that they are not a person who has been a party to an applicable NFFO arrangement (within the meaning of article 20);

(b) that they are not (and to the best of their knowledge and belief will not during the obligation period in which the confirmation is given become) a person who is a party to an applicable NFFO arrangement (within the meaning of article 21); and

(c) that they are not (and to the best of their knowledge and belief will not during the obligation period in which the confirmation is given become) a person who is a connected person or a linked person in relation to any such party.

(2) Paragraph (1) does not apply where the person to whom the ROC is to be issued is an electricity supplier.