SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 3Further provision about access conditions

Part 2Resolution of access disputes by OFCOM

Information

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1

This paragraph applies where a dispute has been referred under paragraph 13 to OFCOM.

2

OFCOM may require a person to provide them with specified information, in the specified manner and within the specified period.

3

The information that may be specified is information required by OFCOM for the purpose of—

a

deciding whether it is appropriate for them to handle the dispute, or

b

considering the dispute and making a determination under paragraph 15.

4

The specified period must be reasonable.

5

In fixing that period, OFCOM must have regard, in particular, to—

a

the information that is required,

b

the nature of the dispute, and

c

the obligation imposed by paragraph 15(3) (obligation to make a determination as soon as reasonably practicable).

6

Part 2 of Schedule 8 (information: enforcement) applies in relation to a requirement imposed under this paragraph as if—

a

the requirement were imposed under paragraph 1 of that Schedule, and

b

sub-paragraphs (4) and (5) of paragraph 5 of that Schedule were omitted.