Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Pt. I: definition of "public gas supplier" applied (E.W.) (1.12.1991) by Water Resources Act 1991 (c. 57, SIF 130), ss. 208(3)(b), 225(2) (with ss. 16(6), 179, 222(3), Sch. 22 para. 1, Sch. 23 para. 6)
Pt. I: definition of "public gas supplier" applied (E.W.) (1.12.1991) by Water Resources Act 1991 (c. 57, SIF 130), ss. 178, 225(2), Sch. 22 para. 1(4)(e) (with ss. 16(6), 179, 222(3), Sch. 22 para. 1, Sch. 23 para. 6)
Pt. I applied (1.3.1996) by 1995 c. 45, s. 6(7); S.I. 1996/218, art. 2
Pt. I applied (1.3.1996) by 1995 c. 45, s. 16(1), Sch. 4 para. 1; S.I. 1996/218, art. 2
(1)When carrying out its [F2designated regulatory functions], the Authority must, wherever it thinks fit—
(a)consult and cooperate with the [F3Northern Ireland Authority];
(b)provide the [F4Northern Ireland Authority] with information [F5it] may require in order to carry out [F6 its designated regulatory functions]; F7...
(c)consult relevant national authorities;
F8(d). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(2)In exercising functions in accordance with subsection (1), the Authority must, wherever it thinks fit, cooperate with the [F9Northern Ireland Authority] with a view F10... to—
F11(a). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(b)the promotion and facilitation of cooperation between transmission system operators;
(c)the optimal management of gas networks;
(d)the promotion of jointly managed [F12trade in gas between Great Britain and Northern Ireland] and the allocation of [F13capacity between Great Britain and Northern Ireland];
(e)ensuring an adequate level of interconnection capacity;
F14(f). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . and
(g)the coordination of the regulation of gas markets, including rules concerning the management of congestion of gas networks.
(3)In this section—
Textual Amendments
F1S. 4D inserted (10.11.2011) by The Electricity and Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/2704), regs. 1(1), 34
F2Words in s. 4D(1) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/530), regs. 1(1), 11(2)(a); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F3Words in s. 4D(1)(a) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/530), regs. 1(1), 11(2)(b); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F4Words in s. 4D(1)(b) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/530), regs. 1(1), 11(2)(c)(i); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F5Word in s. 4D(1)(b) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/530), regs. 1(1), 11(2)(c)(ii); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F6Words in s. 4D(1)(b) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/530), regs. 1(1), 11(2)(c)(iii); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F7Word in s. 4D(1)(b) omitted (14.7.2020) by virtue of The Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/625), regs. 1(2), 2(2)(a)
F8S. 4D(1)(d) repealed (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by The Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/625), regs. 1(2), 10(2)
F9Words in s. 4D(2) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/530), regs. 1(1), 11(3)(a); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F10Words in s. 4D(2) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/530), regs. 1(1), 11(3)(b); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F11S. 4D(2)(a) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/530), regs. 1(1), 11(3)(c); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F12Words in s. 4D(2)(d) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/530), regs. 1(1), 11(3)(d)(i); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F13Words in s. 4D(2)(d) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/530), regs. 1(1), 11(3)(d)(ii); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F14S. 4D(2)(f) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/530), regs. 1(1), 11(3)(e); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F15Words in s. 4D(3) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/530), regs. 1(1), 11(4)(a); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F16Words in s. 4D(3) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/530), regs. 1(1), 11(4)(b); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F17Words in s. 4D(3) omitted (1.4.2014) by virtue of The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (Competition) (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/892), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 46(a) (with art. 3)
F18Words in s. 4D(3) substituted (1.4.2014) by The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (Competition) (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/892), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 46(b) (with art. 3)
F19Word in s. 4D(3) substituted (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by The Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/625), regs. 1(2), 10(3)(b)
F20Words in s. 4D(3) omitted (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by virtue of The Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/625), regs. 1(2), 10(3)(c)