S. 192 in force at 10.9.2024 by S.I. 2024/890, reg. 2(b)(vi)

S. 184 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1)

S. 186 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1)

S. 200 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1)

S. 187 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1)

S. 185 in force at 10.9.2024 by S.I. 2024/890, reg. 2(b)(ii)

S. 182 in force at 10.9.2024 by S.I. 2024/890, reg. 2(b)(i)

S. 198 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1)

S. 188 in force at 10.9.2024 by S.I. 2024/890, reg. 2(b)(iv)

S. 183 in force at 10.9.2024 by S.I. 2024/890, reg. 2(b)(i)

S. 199 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1)

S. 182 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1)

S. 188 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1)

S. 187 in force at 10.9.2024 by S.I. 2024/890, reg. 2(b)(iv)

S. 197 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1)

S. 200 in force at 10.9.2024 by S.I. 2024/890, reg. 2(b)(ix)

S. 190 in force at 10.9.2024 by S.I. 2024/890, reg. 2(b)(v)

S. 201 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1)

S. 193 in force at 10.9.2024 by S.I. 2024/890, reg. 2(b)(vi)

S. 191 in force at 10.9.2024 by S.I. 2024/890, reg. 2(b)(v)

S. 186 in force at 10.9.2024 by S.I. 2024/890, reg. 2(b)(iii)

S. 194 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1)

S. 199 in force at 10.9.2024 by S.I. 2024/890, reg. 2(b)(viii)

S. 193 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1)

S. 185 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1)

S. 195 in force at 10.9.2024 by S.I. 2024/890, reg. 2(b)(vi)

S. 191 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1)

S. 194 in force at 10.9.2024 by S.I. 2024/890, reg. 2(b)(vi)

S. 184 in force at 10.9.2024 by S.I. 2024/890, reg. 2(b)(i)

S. 197 in force at 10.9.2024 by S.I. 2024/890, reg. 2(b)(vii)

S. 196 in force at 10.9.2024 by S.I. 2024/890, reg. 2(b)(vii)

S. 201 in force at 10.9.2024 by S.I. 2024/890, reg. 2(b)(x)

S. 192 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1)

S. 196 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1)

S. 183 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1)

S. 189 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1)

S. 195 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1)

S. 190 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1)

S. 189 in force at 10.9.2024 by S.I. 2024/890, reg. 2(b)(iv)

S. 198 in force at 10.9.2024 by S.I. 2024/890, reg. 2(b)(viii)

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/52/part/6Energy Act 2023Statute Law Database2024-10-03Expert Participation2024-10-01Part 6Governance of gas and electricity industry codesKey definitions for Part 6
182Designation of codes etc1

In this Part, “designated document” means a document that—

a

is maintained in accordance with the conditions of a relevant licence, and

b

is designated for the purposes of this Part by notice given by the Secretary of State.

2

The designation of a document has effect from the time specified in the notice under subsection (1)(b).

3

A notice under subsection (1)(b) must be published in such manner as the Secretary of State considers appropriate for bringing it to the attention of those likely to be affected by the designation.

4

The Secretary of State may revoke the designation of a document under this section.

5

The Secretary of State may not designate a document, or revoke the designation of a document, except so as to give effect to a recommendation of the GEMA.

6

Before making a recommendation to the Secretary of State for the purposes of subsection (5), the GEMA must consult such persons as it considers appropriate.

7

Subsection (6) does not apply in relation to the designation of a document where, immediately before being designated, the document is (or is treated as) a qualifying document within the meaning of Schedule 12.

183Meaning of “code manager” and “code manager licence”1

In this Part, “code manager”, in relation to a designated document, means the holder of a code manager licence in respect of the document.

2

In this Part, “code manager licence” means a licence under section 7AC of the Gas Act 1986 or section 6(1)(g) of the Electricity Act 1989.

3

See sections 185 and 186, which contain amendments to the Gas Act 1986 and the Electricity Act 1989 in relation to the licences mentioned in subsection (2).

184Designation of central systems1

In this Part, “designated central system” means a central system that is designated for the purposes of this Part by notice given by the Secretary of State.

2

Central system” means an information technology system which has one or both of the following functions—

a

to support the operation of the provisions of one or more designated documents;

b

to process, transmit or store data in connection with the operation of the provisions of one or more designated documents.

3

The designation of a central system has effect from the time specified in the notice under subsection (1).

4

A notice under subsection (1) in relation to a central system must also specify the person (referred to in this Part as the “responsible body”) who is responsible, for the purposes of this Part, for operating or procuring the operation of the central system.

5

A notice under subsection (1) must be published in such manner as the Secretary of State considers appropriate for bringing it to the attention of those likely to be affected by the designation.

6

The Secretary of State may revoke the designation of a central system under this section.

7

The Secretary of State may not designate a central system, or revoke the designation of a central system, except so as to give effect to a recommendation of the GEMA.

8

Before making a recommendation to the Secretary of State for the purposes of subsection (7), the GEMA must consult such persons as it considers appropriate.

9

Subsection (8) does not apply in relation to the designation of a central system where—

a

immediately before being designated, the central system is a qualifying central system within the meaning of Schedule 12, and

b

the designation does not involve any change to the responsible body in relation to the central system.

10

The Secretary of State may by notice provide—

a

that the person who is the responsible body in relation to a designated central system is to cease to be the responsible body in relation to that system, and

b

that a person specified in a notice under this paragraph is instead to be the responsible body in relation to the designated central system.

11

The Secretary of State may not give a notice under subsection (10) except so as to give effect to a recommendation of the GEMA.

Licensing and selection of code manager
185Licence under Gas Act 1986 for performance of code management function1

Part 1 of the Gas Act 1986 is amended as follows.

2

Section 5 (prohibition on unlicensed activities) is amended as follows.

3

After subsection (1)(d) insert

; or

e

performs the function of code manager in relation to a designated gas licence document (see further subsections (11A) and (11B)),

.

4

After subsection (11) insert—

11A

A reference in this Part to a person (“P”) performing the function of code manager in relation to a designated gas licence document is a reference to making arrangements, with the persons to whom subsection (11B) applies, under which P is responsible for the governance of the document.

11B

This subsection applies to the holder of a licence for the purposes of section 5 where a condition of the licence—

a

requires the holder to comply with, or to enter into arrangements that conform with, the designated gas licence document in question, or

b

imposes obligations on the holder that do not apply to the holder where the holder complies with that document.

5

In subsection (12)—

a

omit the “and” after the definition of “relevant information”;

b

at the appropriate place insert—

designated gas licence document” means a document that is—

a

maintained in accordance with the conditions of a licence for the purposes of section 5, and

b

designated under section 182 of the Energy Act 2023;

.

6

After section 7AB insert—

7ACLicensing of a person performing code manager function1

The Authority may grant a licence (“a code manager licence”) authorising a person to perform the function of code manager in respect of a designated gas licence document.

2

Where a designated gas licence document is also a designated electricity licence document, a person may not be granted a code manager licence in respect of the document unless the same person is at the same time granted a licence under section 6(1)(g) of the Electricity Act 1989.

3

In this section—

designated electricity licence document” has the same meaning as in section 4 of the Electricity Act 1989;

designated gas licence document” has the same meaning as in section 5.

7

Section 7B (licences: general) is amended as follows.

8

In subsection (5A)—

a

after “smart meter communication licence” (in the first place it occurs) insert “or in a code manager licence”;

b

for “smart meter communication licence” (in the second place it occurs) substitute “a licence of the same type”.

9

In subsection (5B)—

a

for “Secretary of State or the Authority” substitute “relevant authority”;

b

in paragraph (b)(ii), after “licence” insert “or (in the case of an application for a code manager licence) apply for a licence otherwise than as part of a competition”.

10

In subsection (5C), after “smart meter communication licence” insert “or in a code manager licence”.

11

In subsection (5D), for “the Secretary of State or the Authority” substitute “the relevant authority”.

12

In subsection (5E)—

a

in paragraph (a), for “Secretary of State or the Authority (as appropriate)” substitute “relevant authority”;

b

in paragraph (b), for “Secretary of State or the Authority (as appropriate)” substitute “relevant authority”.

13

After subsection (5F) insert—

5FA

In subsections (5B) to (5E), “the relevant authority” means—

a

in relation to a smart meter communication licence, the Secretary of State or the Authority;

b

in relation to a code manager licence, the Authority.

14

In section 8AA (transfer of licences), after subsection (11A) insert—

11B

Where the holder of a code manager licence is also the holder of a licence under section 6(1)(g) of the Electricity Act 1989, the code manager licence may not be transferred to a person unless the licence under section 6(1)(g) of that Act is transferred to the same person at the same time.

186Licence under Electricity Act 1989 for performance of code management function1

Part 1 of the Electricity Act 1989 is amended as follows.

2

Section 4 (prohibition on unlicensed supply, etc) is amended as follows.

3

In subsection (1)—

a

omit the “or” after paragraph (d);

b

after paragraph (e) insert

or

f

performs the function of code manager in relation to a designated electricity licence document (see further subsections (3H) and (3I)),

.

4

After subsection (3G) insert—

3H

A reference in this Part to a person (“P”) performing the function of code manager in relation to a designated electricity licence document is a reference to making arrangements, with the persons to whom subsection (3I) applies, under which P is responsible for the governance of the document.

3I

This subsection applies to the holder of a licence for the purposes of section 4 where a condition of the licence requires the holder to comply with the designated electricity licence document in question.

5

In subsection (6), at the appropriate place insert—

designated electricity licence document” means a document that is—

a

maintained in accordance with the conditions of a licence for the purposes of section 4, and

b

designated under section 182 of the Energy Act 2023;

.

6

Section 6 (licences authorising supply, etc) is amended as follows.

7

In subsection (1)—

a

omit the “or” after paragraph (e);

b

after paragraph (f) insert

, or

g

a licence authorising a person to perform the function of code manager in relation to a designated electricity licence document (“a code manager licence”).

8

After subsection (2B) insert—

2C

Where a designated electricity licence document is also a designated gas licence document, a person may not be granted a code manager licence in relation to the document unless the same person is at the same time granted a licence under section 7AC of the Gas Act 1986.

9

For subsection (10) substitute—

10

In this section—

designated electricity licence document” has the same meaning as in section 4;

designated gas licence document” has the same meaning as in section 5 of the Gas Act 1986;

premises” has the same meaning as in section 4.

10

Section 7 (conditions of licences: general) is amended as follows.

11

In subsection (3B)—

a

after “smart meter communication licence” (in the first place it occurs) insert “or in a code manager licence”;

b

for “smart meter communication licence” (in the second place it occurs) substitute “a licence of the same type”.

12

In subsection (3C)—

a

for “Secretary of State or the Authority” substitute “relevant authority”;

b

in paragraph (b)(ii), after “licence” insert “or (in the case of an application for a code manager licence) apply for a licence otherwise than as part of a competition”.

13

In subsection (3D), after “smart meter communication licence” insert “or in a code manager licence”.

14

In subsection (3E), for “the Secretary of State or the Authority” substitute “the relevant authority”.

15

In subsection (3F)—

a

in paragraph (a), for “Secretary of State or the Authority (as appropriate)” substitute “relevant authority”;

b

in paragraph (b), for “Secretary of State or the Authority (as appropriate)” substitute “relevant authority”.

16

In subsection (3G)(a), after “licence” insert “or (as the case may be) code manager licence”.

17

After subsection (3G) insert—

3GA

In subsections (3C) to (3F), “the relevant authority” means—

a

in relation to a smart meter communication licence, the Secretary of State or the Authority;

b

in relation to a code manager licence, the Authority.

18

In section 7A (transfer of licences), after subsection (11A) insert—

11B

Where the holder of a code manager licence is also the holder of a licence under section 7AC of the Gas Act 1986, the code manager licence may not be transferred to a person unless the licence under section 7AC of that Act is transferred to the same person at the same time.

187Selection of code manager1

The GEMA must determine whether the selection of the person who is to be the code manager in relation to a designated document is to be made—

a

on a non-competitive basis, in accordance with regulations made by the Secretary of State under section 188, or

b

on a competitive basis, in accordance with regulations made by the GEMA under section 189.

2

The Secretary of State may by regulations make—

a

provision about the making of determinations under subsection (1) by the GEMA (which may include provision specifying criteria to be applied by the GEMA in making determinations);

b

provision enabling the GEMA, in circumstances specified in the regulations, to change the basis on which the selection of a code manager is to be made.

3

The Secretary of State may by regulations—

a

specify requirements to be met by or in relation to a person in order for the person to be selected as the code manager in relation to a designated document;

b

specify persons, or persons of a particular description, who may or may not be selected to be a code manager in relation to a designated document.

188Selection on a non-competitive basis1

The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision about the selection by the GEMA, otherwise than on a competitive basis, of the person who is to be the code manager in relation to a designated document.

2

Regulations under this section may make provision by reference to a determination by the GEMA or to the opinion of the GEMA as to any matter.

3

Regulations under this section must make provision so as to ensure that a person (“P”) may not be selected to be the code manager in relation to a designated document unless the GEMA is satisfied that P would not, if selected, have a financial or other interest likely to prejudice the discharge by P of the functions of code manager.

4

The provision that may be made by virtue of subsection (1) includes provision for the selection by the GEMA of a person (other than an individual) formed by the GEMA.

189Selection on a competitive basis1

The GEMA may by regulations make provision for a determination by the GEMA on a competitive basis of the person who is to be selected to be the code manager in relation to a designated document.

2

Regulations under this section may make provision about the procedure relating to the making of such a determination, which may include provision—

a

in prescribed cases, for the publication of a proposal to select a code manager in relation to a designated document;

b

for the inclusion in such a proposal of an invitation to apply for selection;

c

imposing conditions in relation to the making of applications (whether in pursuance of a proposal published as mentioned in paragraph (a) or otherwise);

d

restricting the making of applications and imposing requirements as to the period within which they must be made;

e

for regulating the manner in which applications are considered or determined;

f

authorising or requiring the GEMA, when determining whom to select, to have regard to the person’s suitability for being selected.

3

Regulations under this section may make provision by reference to a determination by the GEMA or to the opinion of the GEMA as to any matter.

4

Regulations under this section must make provision so as to ensure that a person (“P”) may not be selected to be the code manager in relation to a designated document unless the GEMA is satisfied that P would not, if selected, have a financial or other interest likely to prejudice the discharge by P of the functions of code manager.

5

The approval of the Secretary of State is required for the making of regulations under this section.

6

In this section, “prescribed” means prescribed by or determined in accordance with regulations made by the GEMA.

Strategic direction statement for designated documents
190Strategic direction statement1

The GEMA must, each year, prepare and publish a statement setting out a strategic direction for designated documents.

2

A statement prepared and published under subsection (1) is referred to in this Part as a “strategic direction statement”.

3

A strategic direction statement must in particular—

a

contain a strategic assessment of government policies, and of developments relating to the energy sector, that the GEMA considers will or may require the making of modifications to designated documents;

b

cover such other matters relating to designated documents as the Secretary of State may specify in regulations.

4

In preparing a strategic direction statement, the GEMA must have regard to any advice given to it by the Independent System Operator and Planner so far as relevant to the matters referred to in subsection (3).

5

Before publishing a strategic direction statement in any year, the GEMA must—

a

publish a notice containing a draft of the document,

b

send a copy of the notice to the persons listed in subsection (6), and

c

consider any representations about the draft made within the period specified in the notice.

6

The persons referred to in subsection (5)(b) are—

a

the Secretary of State;

b

the National Association of Citizens Advice Bureaux;

c

the Scottish Association of Citizens Advice Bureaux;

d

Consumer Scotland.

7

A notice under subsection (5) must be published by the GEMA in whatever way it considers appropriate for the purpose of bringing the matters contained in it to the attention of persons likely to be affected by them.

191Transfer of functions under section 190 to Independent System Operator and Planner1

The Secretary of State may by regulations amend section 190 so as to provide for functions under that section to be exercisable by the Independent System Operator and Planner (instead of by the GEMA).

2

Before making regulations under this section, the Secretary of State must consult—

a

the GEMA,

b

the Independent System Operator and Planner, and

c

any other persons whose interests are likely to be affected by the proposal.

3

Regulations under this section—

a

must repeal section 190(4);

b

must add the GEMA to the list of persons in section 190(6);

c

may make such other amendments to section 190 as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.

Modifications and directions
192Modification of designated documents by GEMA1

The GEMA may modify a designated document if any of subsections (2) to (6) applies.

2

This subsection applies where the GEMA considers that—

a

the designated document needs to be modified as a matter of urgency,

b

the making of the modification is likely to be delayed if done in accordance with the normal modification procedures for the document, and

c

such a delay would have adverse effects on—

i

consumers, or

ii

any person with rights or obligations under the document, other than the GEMA.

3

This subsection applies where the GEMA considers that a financial or other interest of the code manager in respect of the matter to which the modification relates is likely to prejudice the making of the modification if done in accordance with the normal modification procedures for the document.

4

This subsection applies where the GEMA considers that—

a

the modification is required for the purpose of implementing a strategic direction statement under section 190, and

b

the nature of the modification (for example, its complexity) is such that it needs to be made under this section rather than in accordance with the normal modification procedures for the designated document.

5

This subsection applies where the GEMA considers that the modification is required in connection with the incorporation of the whole or part of the provision made by the designated document into another document (whether or not a designated document).

6

This subsection applies where the GEMA considers that the modification is required in consequence of the exercise of any power conferred by Schedule 12 (transitional provisions) in relation to a different document.

7

The Secretary of State may by regulations make—

a

provision specifying requirements to be met in relation to the exercise of the power under subsection (1);

b

provision supplementing subsections (2) to (6).

8

References in this section to the normal modification procedures for a designated document are to provision, relating to the procedure for modifying the document, that—

a

is contained in the document, or

b

applies pursuant to any condition of a licence in accordance with which the document is maintained.

193Modification under section 1921

Before making a modification under section 192, the GEMA must—

a

publish a notice about the proposed modification,

b

send a copy of the notice to the persons listed in subsection (2), and

c

consider any representations made within the period specified in the notice about the proposed modification or the date from which it would take effect.

2

The persons mentioned in subsection (1)(b) are—

a

the Secretary of State,

b

the code manager in relation to the designated document to which the proposed modification relates, and

c

such other persons as the GEMA considers appropriate.

3

A notice under subsection (1) must—

a

state that the GEMA proposes to make a modification;

b

set out the proposed modification and its effect;

c

specify the date from which the GEMA proposes that the modification will have effect;

d

state—

i

why the GEMA is seeking to make the modification under section 192 (by reference to whichever of subsections (2) to (6) of section 192 applies), and

ii

the reasons for the proposed modification.

4

If, within the period specified by virtue of subsection (1)(c), the Secretary of State directs the GEMA not to make the proposed modification, the GEMA must comply with the direction.

5

If, after complying with subsections (1) to (3) in relation to a proposed modification, the GEMA decides to make a modification, it must publish a notice about the decision.

6

A notice under subsection (5) must—

a

state that the GEMA has decided to make the modification;

b

set out the modification and its effect;

c

specify the date from which the modification has effect;

d

state how the GEMA has taken account of any representations made in the period specified in the notice under subsection (1);

e

state the reason for any differences between the modification set out in the notice and the proposed modification.

7

A notice under this section about a proposed modification or a decision must be published in such manner as the GEMA considers appropriate for bringing it to the attention of those likely to be affected by the making of the modification or decision.

194Directions relating to designated central systems1

The GEMA may give a direction to the responsible body in relation to a designated central system for the purpose of ensuring that the body—

a

complies with its obligations under a relevant designated document, or

b

takes such steps as the GEMA considers may be necessary for the efficient operation or implementation of the provisions of a relevant designated document.

2

When determining whether to give a direction under this section, the GEMA must have regard to the ability of the responsible body to whom the direction would be given—

a

to recover any costs reasonably incurred by the body in complying with the direction, and

b

to comply with the direction without contravening any obligations of the body under a relevant designated document or in relation to the operation of the designated central system.

3

A responsible body must comply with a direction given to it under this section.

4

In this section and section 195, “relevant designated document”, in relation to a designated central system, means a designated document in respect of which the central system has a function mentioned in section 184(2).

195Directions under section 1941

Before giving a direction under section 194, the GEMA must—

a

publish a notice about the proposed direction,

b

send a copy of the notice to the persons listed in subsection (2), and

c

consider any representations made within the period specified in the notice about the proposed direction or the date from which it would take effect.

2

The persons mentioned in subsection (1)(b) are—

a

the responsible body to whom the direction is proposed to be given, and

b

the code manager in relation to the relevant designated document.

3

A notice under subsection (1) must—

a

state that the GEMA proposes to give a direction;

b

set out the proposed direction and its effect;

c

specify the date from which the GEMA proposes that the direction will have effect;

d

state the reasons why the GEMA proposes to give the direction.

4

If, after complying with subsections (1) to (3) in relation to a direction, the GEMA decides to give a direction, it must publish a notice about the decision.

5

A notice under subsection (4) must—

a

state that the GEMA has decided to give the direction;

b

set out the direction and its effect;

c

specify the date from which the direction has effect;

d

state how the GEMA has taken account of any representations made in the period specified in the notice under subsection (1);

e

state the reason for any differences between the direction set out in the notice and the proposed direction.

6

A notice under this section about a proposed direction or a decision must be published in such manner as the GEMA considers appropriate for bringing it to the attention of those likely to be affected by the making of the direction or decision.

General objectives and reports
196Principal objective and general duties of Secretary of State and GEMA under Part 6

Sections 4AA to 4B of the Gas Act 1986 and sections 3A to 3D of the Electricity Act 1989 (principal objective and general duties) apply in relation to the functions under this Part of the Secretary of State and of the GEMA as they apply in relation to functions of the Secretary of State and of the GEMA under Part 1 of that Act.

197GEMA’s annual report to cover matters relating to designated documents1

Section 5 of the Utilities Act 2000 (annual and other reports of the GEMA) is amended as follows.

2

After subsection (3) insert—

3A

The annual report for each year must also include an overview of—

a

developments relating to documents designated for the purposes of Part 6 of the Energy Act 2023 (governance of gas and electricity industry codes);

b

decisions made by the Authority during the year in relation to such documents, including details of any modifications made under section 192 of the Energy Act 2023.

Other
198Regulations under Part 61

Regulations under this Part are subject to the negative procedure, subject to subsection (2).

2

Regulations under section 191 are subject to the affirmative procedure.

199Interpretation of Part 6

In this Part—

central system” and “designated central system” have the meaning given by section 184;

code manager”, in relation to a designated document, has the meaning given by section 183(1);

code manager licence” has the meaning given by section 183(2);

designated document” has the meaning given by section 182(1);

the Independent System Operator and Planner” means the person for the time being designated under section 162(1);

relevant licence” means a licence for the purposes of section 4 of the Electricity Act 1989 or section 5 of the Gas Act 1986 (prohibitions on unlicensed activities);

responsible body”, in relation to a designated central system, has the meaning given by section 184(4).

200Transitional provision and pension arrangements1

Schedule 12 contains transitional provision in connection with this Part.

2

Schedule 13 contains provision about pension arrangements in connection with this Part.

201Minor and consequential amendments

Schedule 14 contains minor and consequential amendments in connection with this Part.

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<FRBRuri value="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/52"/>
<FRBRdate date="2024-10-01" name="validFrom"/>
<FRBRauthor href="#source"/>
<FRBRlanguage language="eng"/>
</FRBRExpression>
<FRBRManifestation>
<FRBRthis value="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/52/part/6/data.akn"/>
<FRBRuri value="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/52/data.akn"/>
<FRBRdate date="2024-11-18Z" name="transform"/>
<FRBRauthor href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk"/>
<FRBRformat value="application/akn+xml"/>
</FRBRManifestation>
</identification>
<lifecycle source="#source">
<eventRef date="2023-10-26" type="generation" eId="enacted-date" source="#source"/>
<eventRef date="2024-09-10" type="amendment" source="#source"/>
<eventRef date="2024-09-10" eId="effective-date-1" source="#source"/>
<eventRef date="2024-10-01" eId="effective-date-2" source="#source"/>
</lifecycle>
<analysis source="#source">
<restrictions source="#source">
<restriction refersTo="#e+w+s+ni" type="jurisdiction"/>
<restriction href="#body" refersTo="#e+w+s+ni" type="jurisdiction"/>
<restriction href="#section-182" refersTo="#e+w+s" type="jurisdiction"/>
<restriction href="#section-183" refersTo="#e+w+s" type="jurisdiction"/>
<restriction href="#section-184" refersTo="#e+w+s" type="jurisdiction"/>
<restriction href="#section-185" refersTo="#e+w+s" type="jurisdiction"/>
<restriction href="#section-186" refersTo="#e+w+s" type="jurisdiction"/>
<restriction href="#section-187" refersTo="#e+w+s" type="jurisdiction"/>
<restriction href="#section-188" refersTo="#e+w+s" type="jurisdiction"/>
<restriction href="#section-189" refersTo="#e+w+s" type="jurisdiction"/>
<restriction href="#section-190" refersTo="#e+w+s" type="jurisdiction"/>
<restriction href="#section-191" refersTo="#e+w+s" type="jurisdiction"/>
<restriction href="#section-192" refersTo="#e+w+s" type="jurisdiction"/>
<restriction href="#section-193" refersTo="#e+w+s" type="jurisdiction"/>
<restriction href="#section-194" refersTo="#e+w+s" type="jurisdiction"/>
<restriction href="#section-195" refersTo="#e+w+s" type="jurisdiction"/>
<restriction href="#section-196" refersTo="#e+w+s" type="jurisdiction"/>
<restriction href="#section-197" refersTo="#e+w+s" type="jurisdiction"/>
<restriction href="#section-198" refersTo="#e+w+s" type="jurisdiction"/>
<restriction href="#section-199" refersTo="#e+w+s" type="jurisdiction"/>
<restriction href="#section-200" refersTo="#e+w+s" type="jurisdiction"/>
<restriction href="#section-201" refersTo="#e+w+s" type="jurisdiction"/>
<restriction href="#part-6" refersTo="#e+w+s" type="jurisdiction"/>
<restriction href="#part-6-crossheading-general-objectives-and-reports" refersTo="#e+w+s" type="jurisdiction"/>
<restriction href="#part-6-crossheading-key-definitions-for-part-6" refersTo="#e+w+s" type="jurisdiction"/>
<restriction href="#part-6-crossheading-licensing-and-selection-of-code-manager" refersTo="#e+w+s" type="jurisdiction"/>
<restriction href="#part-6-crossheading-modifications-and-directions" refersTo="#e+w+s" type="jurisdiction"/>
<restriction href="#part-6-crossheading-other" refersTo="#e+w+s" type="jurisdiction"/>
<restriction href="#part-6-crossheading-strategic-direction-statement-for-designated-documents" refersTo="#e+w+s" type="jurisdiction"/>
</restrictions>
</analysis>
<temporalData source="#source">
<temporalGroup eId="period1">
<timeInterval start="#effective-date-1" refersTo="#period-concept1"/>
</temporalGroup>
<temporalGroup eId="period2">
<timeInterval start="#effective-date-2" refersTo="#period-concept2"/>
</temporalGroup>
</temporalData>
<references source="#source">
<TLCOrganization eId="source" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/publisher/StatuteLawDatabase" showAs="Statute Law Database"/>
<TLCLocation eId="e+w+s+ni" href="/ontology/jurisdictions/uk.EnglandWalesScotlandNorthernIreland" showAs="England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland"/>
<TLCLocation eId="e+w+s" href="/ontology/jurisdictions/uk.EnglandWalesScotland" showAs="England, Wales, Scotland"/>
<TLCTerm eId="term-designated-document" href="/ontology/term/uk.designated-document" showAs="designated document"/>
<TLCTerm eId="term-code-manager" href="/ontology/term/uk.code-manager" showAs="code manager"/>
<TLCTerm eId="term-code-manager-licence" href="/ontology/term/uk.code-manager-licence" showAs="code manager licence"/>
<TLCTerm eId="term-designated-central-system" href="/ontology/term/uk.designated-central-system" showAs="designated central system"/>
<TLCTerm eId="term-central-system" href="/ontology/term/uk.central-system" showAs="Central system"/>
<TLCTerm eId="term-responsible-body" href="/ontology/term/uk.responsible-body" showAs="responsible body"/>
<TLCTerm eId="term-p" href="/ontology/term/uk.p" showAs="P"/>
<TLCTerm eId="term-designated-gas-licence-document" href="/ontology/term/uk.designated-gas-licence-document" showAs="designated gas licence document"/>
<TLCTerm eId="term-designated-electricity-licence-document" href="/ontology/term/uk.designated-electricity-licence-document" showAs="designated electricity licence document"/>
<TLCTerm eId="term-smart-meter-communication-licence" href="/ontology/term/uk.smart-meter-communication-licence" showAs="smart meter communication licence"/>
<TLCTerm eId="term-the-relevant-authority" href="/ontology/term/uk.the-relevant-authority" showAs="the relevant authority"/>
<TLCTerm eId="term-premises" href="/ontology/term/uk.premises" showAs="premises"/>
<TLCTerm eId="term-prescribed" href="/ontology/term/uk.prescribed" showAs="prescribed"/>
<TLCTerm eId="term-strategic-direction-statement" href="/ontology/term/uk.strategic-direction-statement" showAs="strategic direction statement"/>
<TLCTerm eId="term-relevant-designated-document" href="/ontology/term/uk.relevant-designated-document" showAs="relevant designated document"/>
<TLCTerm eId="term-the-independent-system-operator-and-planner" href="/ontology/term/uk.the-independent-system-operator-and-planner" showAs="the Independent System Operator and Planner"/>
<TLCTerm eId="term-relevant-licence" href="/ontology/term/uk.relevant-licence" showAs="relevant licence"/>
<TLCConcept eId="period-concept1" href="/ontology/time/2024.09.10" showAs="since 2024-09-10"/>
<TLCConcept eId="period-concept2" href="/ontology/time/2024.10.01" showAs="since 2024-10-01"/>
</references>
<notes source="#source">
<note class="commentary I" eId="key-08344a8e232b43c7eec55808604ba9ce">
<p>
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/2023/52/section/192">S. 192</ref>
in force at 10.9.2024 by
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2024/890">S.I. 2024/890</ref>
,
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2024/890/regulation/2/b/vi">reg. 2(b)(vi)</ref>
</p>
</note>
<note class="commentary I" eId="key-0a321f4fb3a3a7ed147943fd90f70f1e">
<p>
S. 184 not in force at Royal Assent, see
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/2023/52/section/334/1">s. 334(1)</ref>
</p>
</note>
<note class="commentary I" eId="key-0c5e856653c3a7fd1cd0ecb1c12899a4">
<p>
S. 186 not in force at Royal Assent, see
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/2023/52/section/334/1">s. 334(1)</ref>
</p>
</note>
<note class="commentary I" eId="key-1c7c612b599edebe8049f8618d07307c">
<p>
S. 200 not in force at Royal Assent, see
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/2023/52/section/334/1">s. 334(1)</ref>
</p>
</note>
<note class="commentary I" eId="key-1cb2c118fd34fae0f0d666f218b9eea8">
<p>
S. 187 not in force at Royal Assent, see
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/2023/52/section/334/1">s. 334(1)</ref>
</p>
</note>
<note class="commentary I" eId="key-1fc2213f5e66bb41bc2e06ccec66fccf">
<p>
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/2023/52/section/185">S. 185</ref>
in force at 10.9.2024 by
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2024/890">S.I. 2024/890</ref>
,
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2024/890/regulation/2/b/ii">reg. 2(b)(ii)</ref>
</p>
</note>
<note class="commentary I" eId="key-2021fb121c21ceae0ad87e49e29cf6ad">
<p>
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/2023/52/section/182">S. 182</ref>
in force at 10.9.2024 by
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2024/890">S.I. 2024/890</ref>
,
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2024/890/regulation/2/b/i">reg. 2(b)(i)</ref>
</p>
</note>
<note class="commentary I" eId="key-2244b0ab22b58744c7b6b648d702a339">
<p>
S. 198 not in force at Royal Assent, see
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/2023/52/section/334/1">s. 334(1)</ref>
</p>
</note>
<note class="commentary I" eId="key-2dfcf3e980541a01bda5b0a614ab671c">
<p>
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/2023/52/section/188">S. 188</ref>
in force at 10.9.2024 by
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2024/890">S.I. 2024/890</ref>
,
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2024/890/regulation/2/b/iv">reg. 2(b)(iv)</ref>
</p>
</note>
<note class="commentary I" eId="key-330878f032b46b549f1eded6cf054074">
<p>
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/2023/52/section/183">S. 183</ref>
in force at 10.9.2024 by
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2024/890">S.I. 2024/890</ref>
,
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2024/890/regulation/2/b/i">reg. 2(b)(i)</ref>
</p>
</note>
<note class="commentary I" eId="key-42e88226d4d70a68dbaf6c26bcc77ac2">
<p>
S. 199 not in force at Royal Assent, see
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/2023/52/section/334/1">s. 334(1)</ref>
</p>
</note>
<note class="commentary I" eId="key-47800e50316ba8ac86549f6408e8edc7">
<p>
S. 182 not in force at Royal Assent, see
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/2023/52/section/334/1">s. 334(1)</ref>
</p>
</note>
<note class="commentary I" eId="key-480a75206d328abaaf1640a25b019c28">
<p>
S. 188 not in force at Royal Assent, see
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/2023/52/section/334/1">s. 334(1)</ref>
</p>
</note>
<note class="commentary I" eId="key-490dcd280cb9c4f64958b0cf72be02c3">
<p>
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/2023/52/section/187">S. 187</ref>
in force at 10.9.2024 by
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2024/890">S.I. 2024/890</ref>
,
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2024/890/regulation/2/b/iv">reg. 2(b)(iv)</ref>
</p>
</note>
<note class="commentary I" eId="key-4a43e58f75411d4c39cbf4efbbd5d64b">
<p>
S. 197 not in force at Royal Assent, see
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/2023/52/section/334/1">s. 334(1)</ref>
</p>
</note>
<note class="commentary I" eId="key-66f7ea6c24fa5030d5d7f4e4fc3b88d9">
<p>
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/2023/52/section/200">S. 200</ref>
in force at 10.9.2024 by
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2024/890">S.I. 2024/890</ref>
,
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2024/890/regulation/2/b/ix">reg. 2(b)(ix)</ref>
</p>
</note>
<note class="commentary I" eId="key-6a8cb4e8892649b60b05b981d53db6ce">
<p>
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/2023/52/section/190">S. 190</ref>
in force at 10.9.2024 by
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2024/890">S.I. 2024/890</ref>
,
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2024/890/regulation/2/b/v">reg. 2(b)(v)</ref>
</p>
</note>
<note class="commentary I" eId="key-6f3d074a5a137b7f9efb03efdcc3eb02">
<p>
S. 201 not in force at Royal Assent, see
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/2023/52/section/334/1">s. 334(1)</ref>
</p>
</note>
<note class="commentary I" eId="key-703b077d09af6a3fbf4d170daabb4b2a">
<p>
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/2023/52/section/193">S. 193</ref>
in force at 10.9.2024 by
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2024/890">S.I. 2024/890</ref>
,
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2024/890/regulation/2/b/vi">reg. 2(b)(vi)</ref>
</p>
</note>
<note class="commentary I" eId="key-7ed159ab57020654ded87b196f630d03">
<p>
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/2023/52/section/191">S. 191</ref>
in force at 10.9.2024 by
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2024/890">S.I. 2024/890</ref>
,
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2024/890/regulation/2/b/v">reg. 2(b)(v)</ref>
</p>
</note>
<note class="commentary I" eId="key-8721507c744cba9f55c1548d94ffe33a">
<p>
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/2023/52/section/186">S. 186</ref>
in force at 10.9.2024 by
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2024/890">S.I. 2024/890</ref>
,
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2024/890/regulation/2/b/iii">reg. 2(b)(iii)</ref>
</p>
</note>
<note class="commentary I" eId="key-94d9f5dcd2c487db60315d3b15a8dc5f">
<p>
S. 194 not in force at Royal Assent, see
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/2023/52/section/334/1">s. 334(1)</ref>
</p>
</note>
<note class="commentary I" eId="key-95cd5320913138b2e5ebd5e103258d17">
<p>
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/2023/52/section/199">S. 199</ref>
in force at 10.9.2024 by
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2024/890">S.I. 2024/890</ref>
,
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2024/890/regulation/2/b/viii">reg. 2(b)(viii)</ref>
</p>
</note>
<note class="commentary I" eId="key-9a53f93b889f855f8a1062d8bfe1e099">
<p>
S. 193 not in force at Royal Assent, see
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/2023/52/section/334/1">s. 334(1)</ref>
</p>
</note>
<note class="commentary I" eId="key-a91a9b86e968bb96b3c00e492a1634e4">
<p>
S. 185 not in force at Royal Assent, see
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/2023/52/section/334/1">s. 334(1)</ref>
</p>
</note>
<note class="commentary I" eId="key-b5ee1553f9d94fa0340a7670e4f298b1">
<p>
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/2023/52/section/195">S. 195</ref>
in force at 10.9.2024 by
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2024/890">S.I. 2024/890</ref>
,
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2024/890/regulation/2/b/vi">reg. 2(b)(vi)</ref>
</p>
</note>
<note class="commentary I" eId="key-bb45fcfa3cf287a36cec736025b6f4a3">
<p>
S. 191 not in force at Royal Assent, see
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/2023/52/section/334/1">s. 334(1)</ref>
</p>
</note>
<note class="commentary I" eId="key-c237f975fae12d252ff5cd8d84c07435">
<p>
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/2023/52/section/194">S. 194</ref>
in force at 10.9.2024 by
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2024/890">S.I. 2024/890</ref>
,
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2024/890/regulation/2/b/vi">reg. 2(b)(vi)</ref>
</p>
</note>
<note class="commentary I" eId="key-c6522fc1e9080e90decdd00743373bcb">
<p>
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/2023/52/section/184">S. 184</ref>
in force at 10.9.2024 by
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2024/890">S.I. 2024/890</ref>
,
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2024/890/regulation/2/b/i">reg. 2(b)(i)</ref>
</p>
</note>
<note class="commentary I" eId="key-ce0f5b1114027700c2387743723ec916">
<p>
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/2023/52/section/197">S. 197</ref>
in force at 10.9.2024 by
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2024/890">S.I. 2024/890</ref>
,
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2024/890/regulation/2/b/vii">reg. 2(b)(vii)</ref>
</p>
</note>
<note class="commentary I" eId="key-d141c7b49650f637a9b89b061287004d">
<p>
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/2023/52/section/196">S. 196</ref>
in force at 10.9.2024 by
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2024/890">S.I. 2024/890</ref>
,
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2024/890/regulation/2/b/vii">reg. 2(b)(vii)</ref>
</p>
</note>
<note class="commentary I" eId="key-da587ba7d9c670241cc91ba74def831a">
<p>
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/2023/52/section/201">S. 201</ref>
in force at 10.9.2024 by
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2024/890">S.I. 2024/890</ref>
,
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2024/890/regulation/2/b/x">reg. 2(b)(x)</ref>
</p>
</note>
<note class="commentary I" eId="key-e6cbad93d8100f70785405b5d28e9ebc">
<p>
S. 192 not in force at Royal Assent, see
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/2023/52/section/334/1">s. 334(1)</ref>
</p>
</note>
<note class="commentary I" eId="key-eeb1917385872832a72c78ee2eef2c3d">
<p>
S. 196 not in force at Royal Assent, see
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/2023/52/section/334/1">s. 334(1)</ref>
</p>
</note>
<note class="commentary I" eId="key-f09d153708334930fccf128925036c4f">
<p>
S. 183 not in force at Royal Assent, see
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/2023/52/section/334/1">s. 334(1)</ref>
</p>
</note>
<note class="commentary I" eId="key-f4dd4ed2e86cae1cce2afa2bf4fee5b9">
<p>
S. 189 not in force at Royal Assent, see
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/2023/52/section/334/1">s. 334(1)</ref>
</p>
</note>
<note class="commentary I" eId="key-f568311785cec7325a85f0df7459c939">
<p>
S. 195 not in force at Royal Assent, see
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/2023/52/section/334/1">s. 334(1)</ref>
</p>
</note>
<note class="commentary I" eId="key-f693b57b7fced5800026968ea1785e6c">
<p>
S. 190 not in force at Royal Assent, see
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/2023/52/section/334/1">s. 334(1)</ref>
</p>
</note>
<note class="commentary I" eId="key-fb2c367c19c90e2508491adeb4c8a039">
<p>
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/2023/52/section/189">S. 189</ref>
in force at 10.9.2024 by
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2024/890">S.I. 2024/890</ref>
,
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2024/890/regulation/2/b/iv">reg. 2(b)(iv)</ref>
</p>
</note>
<note class="commentary I" eId="key-fc325b4eec2ec2859186073658f8dbe8">
<p>
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/2023/52/section/198">S. 198</ref>
in force at 10.9.2024 by
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2024/890">S.I. 2024/890</ref>
,
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2024/890/regulation/2/b/viii">reg. 2(b)(viii)</ref>
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<num>Part 6</num>
<heading>Governance of gas and electricity industry codes</heading>
<hcontainer name="crossheading" eId="part-6-crossheading-key-definitions-for-part-6" period="#period1">
<heading>Key definitions for Part 6</heading>
<section eId="section-182" period="#period1">
<num>
<noteRef href="#key-47800e50316ba8ac86549f6408e8edc7" marker="I12" class="commentary I"/>
<noteRef href="#key-2021fb121c21ceae0ad87e49e29cf6ad" marker="I7" class="commentary I"/>
182
</num>
<heading>Designation of codes etc</heading>
<subsection eId="section-182-1">
<num>1</num>
<intro>
<p>
In this Part, “
<term refersTo="#term-designated-document">designated document</term>
” means a document that—
</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="section-182-1-a">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>is maintained in accordance with the conditions of a relevant licence, and</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-182-1-b">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>is designated for the purposes of this Part by notice given by the Secretary of State.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-182-2">
<num>2</num>
<content>
<p>
The designation of a document has effect from the time specified in the notice under subsection
<a href="#section-182-1">(1)</a>
<a href="#section-182-1-b">(b)</a>
.
</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-182-3">
<num>3</num>
<content>
<p>
A notice under subsection
<a href="#section-182-1">(1)</a>
<a href="#section-182-1-b">(b)</a>
must be published in such manner as the Secretary of State considers appropriate for bringing it to the attention of those likely to be affected by the designation.
</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-182-4">
<num>4</num>
<content>
<p>The Secretary of State may revoke the designation of a document under this section.</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-182-5">
<num>5</num>
<content>
<p>The Secretary of State may not designate a document, or revoke the designation of a document, except so as to give effect to a recommendation of the GEMA.</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-182-6">
<num>6</num>
<content>
<p>
Before making a recommendation to the Secretary of State for the purposes of
<a href="#section-182-5">subsection (5)</a>
, the GEMA must consult such persons as it considers appropriate.
</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-182-7">
<num>7</num>
<content>
<p>
Subsection
<a href="#section-182-6">(6)</a>
does not apply in relation to the designation of a document where, immediately before being designated, the document is (or is treated as) a qualifying document within the meaning of
<a href="#schedule-12">Schedule 12</a>
.
</p>
</content>
</subsection>
</section>
<section eId="section-183" period="#period1">
<num>
<noteRef href="#key-f09d153708334930fccf128925036c4f" marker="I35" class="commentary I"/>
<noteRef href="#key-330878f032b46b549f1eded6cf054074" marker="I10" class="commentary I"/>
183
</num>
<heading>Meaning of “code manager” and “code manager licence”</heading>
<subsection eId="section-183-1">
<num>1</num>
<content>
<p>
In this Part, “
<term refersTo="#term-code-manager">code manager</term>
”, in relation to a designated document, means the holder of a code manager licence in respect of the document.
</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-183-2">
<num>2</num>
<content>
<p>
In this Part, “
<term refersTo="#term-code-manager-licence">code manager licence</term>
” means a licence under section 7AC of the Gas Act 1986 or section 6(1)(g) of the Electricity Act 1989.
</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-183-3">
<num>3</num>
<content>
<p>
See sections
<a href="#section-185">185</a>
and
<a href="#section-186">186</a>
, which contain amendments to the Gas Act 1986 and the Electricity Act 1989 in relation to the licences mentioned in subsection
<a href="#section-183-2">(2)</a>
.
</p>
</content>
</subsection>
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<num>
<noteRef href="#key-0a321f4fb3a3a7ed147943fd90f70f1e" marker="I2" class="commentary I"/>
<noteRef href="#key-c6522fc1e9080e90decdd00743373bcb" marker="I29" class="commentary I"/>
184
</num>
<heading>Designation of central systems</heading>
<subsection eId="section-184-1">
<num>1</num>
<content>
<p>
In this Part, “
<term refersTo="#term-designated-central-system">designated central system</term>
” means a central system that is designated for the purposes of this Part by notice given by the Secretary of State.
</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-184-2">
<num>2</num>
<intro>
<p>
<term refersTo="#term-central-system">Central system</term>
” means an information technology system which has one or both of the following functions—
</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="section-184-2-a">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>to support the operation of the provisions of one or more designated documents;</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-184-2-b">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>to process, transmit or store data in connection with the operation of the provisions of one or more designated documents.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-184-3">
<num>3</num>
<content>
<p>
The designation of a central system has effect from the time specified in the notice under subsection
<a href="#section-182-1">(1)</a>
.
</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-184-4">
<num>4</num>
<content>
<p>
A notice under subsection
<a href="#section-182-1">(1)</a>
in relation to a central system must also specify the person (referred to in this Part as the “
<term refersTo="#term-responsible-body">responsible body</term>
”) who is responsible, for the purposes of this Part, for operating or procuring the operation of the central system.
</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-184-5">
<num>5</num>
<content>
<p>
A notice under subsection
<a href="#section-182-1">(1)</a>
must be published in such manner as the Secretary of State considers appropriate for bringing it to the attention of those likely to be affected by the designation.
</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-184-6">
<num>6</num>
<content>
<p>The Secretary of State may revoke the designation of a central system under this section.</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-184-7">
<num>7</num>
<content>
<p>The Secretary of State may not designate a central system, or revoke the designation of a central system, except so as to give effect to a recommendation of the GEMA.</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-184-8">
<num>8</num>
<content>
<p>
Before making a recommendation to the Secretary of State for the purposes of
<a href="#section-184-7">subsection (7)</a>
, the GEMA must consult such persons as it considers appropriate.
</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-184-9">
<num>9</num>
<intro>
<p>
Subsection
<a href="#section-184-8">(8)</a>
does not apply in relation to the designation of a central system where—
</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="section-184-9-a">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>
immediately before being designated, the central system is a qualifying central system within the meaning of
<a href="#schedule-12">Schedule 12</a>
, and
</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-184-9-b">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>the designation does not involve any change to the responsible body in relation to the central system.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-184-10">
<num>10</num>
<intro>
<p>The Secretary of State may by notice provide—</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="section-184-10-a">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>that the person who is the responsible body in relation to a designated central system is to cease to be the responsible body in relation to that system, and</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-184-10-b">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>that a person specified in a notice under this paragraph is instead to be the responsible body in relation to the designated central system.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-184-11">
<num>11</num>
<content>
<p>
The Secretary of State may not give a notice under subsection
<a href="#section-184-10">(10)</a>
except so as to give effect to a recommendation of the GEMA.
</p>
</content>
</subsection>
</section>
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<heading>Licensing and selection of code manager</heading>
<section eId="section-185" period="#period1">
<num>
<noteRef href="#key-a91a9b86e968bb96b3c00e492a1634e4" marker="I25" class="commentary I"/>
<noteRef href="#key-1fc2213f5e66bb41bc2e06ccec66fccf" marker="I6" class="commentary I"/>
185
</num>
<heading>Licence under Gas Act 1986 for performance of code management function</heading>
<subsection eId="section-185-1">
<num>1</num>
<content>
<p>Part 1 of the Gas Act 1986 is amended as follows.</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-185-2">
<num>2</num>
<content>
<p>Section 5 (prohibition on unlicensed activities) is amended as follows.</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-185-3">
<num>3</num>
<content>
<p>After subsection (1)(d) insert </p>
<p class="BlockAmendment">
<mod>
<quotedStructure class="primary unknown main default" startQuote="" endQuote="">
<p class="run-on">; or</p>
<paragraph eId="d4e377">
<num>e</num>
<content>
<p>
performs the function of code manager in relation to a designated gas licence document (see further subsections
<a href="#p15344">(11A)</a>
and
<a href="#p15349">(11B)</a>
),
</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
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</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-185-4">
<num>4</num>
<content>
<p>After subsection (11) insert—</p>
<p class="BlockAmendment">
<mod>
<quotedStructure class="primary unknown main double" startQuote="" endQuote="">
<subsection eId="p15344">
<num>11A</num>
<content>
<p>
A reference in this Part to a person (“
<term refersTo="#term-p">P</term>
”) performing the function of code manager in relation to a designated gas licence document is a reference to making arrangements, with the persons to whom subsection
<a href="#p15349">(11B)</a>
applies, under which P is responsible for the governance of the document.
</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="p15349">
<num>11B</num>
<intro>
<p>This subsection applies to the holder of a licence for the purposes of section 5 where a condition of the licence—</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="d4e416">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>requires the holder to comply with, or to enter into arrangements that conform with, the designated gas licence document in question, or</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="d4e422">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>imposes obligations on the holder that do not apply to the holder where the holder complies with that document.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</quotedStructure>
</mod>
</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-185-5">
<num>5</num>
<intro>
<p>In subsection (12)—</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="section-185-5-a">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>omit the “and” after the definition of “relevant information”;</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-185-5-b">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>at the appropriate place insert—</p>
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<term refersTo="#term-designated-gas-licence-document">designated gas licence document</term>
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<num>a</num>
<p>maintained in accordance with the conditions of a licence for the purposes of section 5, and</p>
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<num>b</num>
<p>
designated under section
<a href="#section-182">182</a>
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</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-185-6">
<num>6</num>
<content>
<p>After section 7AB insert—</p>
<p class="BlockAmendment">
<mod>
<quotedStructure class="primary unknown main double" startQuote="" endQuote="">
<section eId="d4e479">
<num>7AC</num>
<heading>Licensing of a person performing code manager function</heading>
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<num>1</num>
<content>
<p>The Authority may grant a licence (“a code manager licence”) authorising a person to perform the function of code manager in respect of a designated gas licence document.</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="d4e489">
<num>2</num>
<content>
<p>Where a designated gas licence document is also a designated electricity licence document, a person may not be granted a code manager licence in respect of the document unless the same person is at the same time granted a licence under section 6(1)(g) of the Electricity Act 1989.</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="d4e495">
<num>3</num>
<content>
<p>In this section—</p>
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<item>
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<term refersTo="#term-designated-electricity-licence-document">designated electricity licence document</term>
” has the same meaning as in section 4 of the Electricity Act 1989;
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</item>
<item>
<p>
<term refersTo="#term-designated-gas-licence-document">designated gas licence document</term>
” has the same meaning as in section 5.
</p>
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</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-185-7">
<num>7</num>
<content>
<p>Section 7B (licences: general) is amended as follows.</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-185-8">
<num>8</num>
<intro>
<p>In subsection (5A)—</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="section-185-8-a">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>
after “
<term refersTo="#term-smart-meter-communication-licence">smart meter communication licence</term>
” (in the first place it occurs) insert
<mod>
<quotedText>“or in a code manager licence”</quotedText>
</mod>
;
</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-185-8-b">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>
for “
<term refersTo="#term-smart-meter-communication-licence">smart meter communication licence</term>
” (in the second place it occurs) substitute
<mod>
<quotedText>“a licence of the same type”</quotedText>
</mod>
.
</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-185-9">
<num>9</num>
<intro>
<p>In subsection (5B)—</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="section-185-9-a">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>
for “Secretary of State or the Authority” substitute
<mod>
<quotedText>“relevant authority”</quotedText>
</mod>
;
</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-185-9-b">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>
in paragraph (b)(ii), after “licence” insert
<mod>
<quotedText>“or (in the case of an application for a code manager licence) apply for a licence otherwise than as part of a competition”</quotedText>
</mod>
.
</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-185-10">
<num>10</num>
<content>
<p>
In subsection (5C), after “smart meter communication licence” insert
<mod>
<quotedText>“or in a code manager licence”</quotedText>
</mod>
.
</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-185-11">
<num>11</num>
<content>
<p>
In subsection (5D), for “the Secretary of State or the Authority” substitute
<mod>
<quotedText>“the relevant authority”</quotedText>
</mod>
.
</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-185-12">
<num>12</num>
<intro>
<p>In subsection (5E)—</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="section-185-12-a">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>
in paragraph (a), for “Secretary of State or the Authority (as appropriate)” substitute
<mod>
<quotedText>“relevant authority”</quotedText>
</mod>
;
</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-185-12-b">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>
in paragraph (b), for “Secretary of State or the Authority (as appropriate)” substitute
<mod>
<quotedText>“relevant authority”</quotedText>
</mod>
.
</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-185-13">
<num>13</num>
<content>
<p>After subsection (5F) insert—</p>
<p class="BlockAmendment">
<mod>
<quotedStructure class="primary unknown main double" startQuote="" endQuote="">
<subsection eId="d4e626">
<num>5FA</num>
<intro>
<p>
In subsections (5B) to (5E), “
<term refersTo="#term-the-relevant-authority">the relevant authority</term>
” means—
</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="d4e635">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>in relation to a smart meter communication licence, the Secretary of State or the Authority;</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="d4e641">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>in relation to a code manager licence, the Authority.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</quotedStructure>
</mod>
</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-185-14">
<num>14</num>
<content>
<p>In section 8AA (transfer of licences), after subsection (11A) insert—</p>
<p class="BlockAmendment">
<mod>
<quotedStructure class="primary unknown main double" startQuote="" endQuote="">
<subsection eId="d4e654">
<num>11B</num>
<content>
<p>Where the holder of a code manager licence is also the holder of a licence under section 6(1)(g) of the Electricity Act 1989, the code manager licence may not be transferred to a person unless the licence under section 6(1)(g) of that Act is transferred to the same person at the same time.</p>
</content>
</subsection>
</quotedStructure>
</mod>
</p>
</content>
</subsection>
</section>
<section eId="section-186" period="#period1">
<num>
<noteRef href="#key-0c5e856653c3a7fd1cd0ecb1c12899a4" marker="I3" class="commentary I"/>
<noteRef href="#key-8721507c744cba9f55c1548d94ffe33a" marker="I21" class="commentary I"/>
186
</num>
<heading>Licence under Electricity Act 1989 for performance of code management function</heading>
<subsection eId="section-186-1">
<num>1</num>
<content>
<p>Part 1 of the Electricity Act 1989 is amended as follows.</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-186-2">
<num>2</num>
<content>
<p>Section 4 (prohibition on unlicensed supply, etc) is amended as follows.</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-186-3">
<num>3</num>
<intro>
<p>In subsection (1)—</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="section-186-3-a">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>omit the “or” after paragraph (d);</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-186-3-b">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>after paragraph (e) insert </p>
<p class="BlockAmendment">
<mod>
<quotedStructure class="primary unknown main default" startQuote="" endQuote="">
<p class="run-on"> or</p>
<paragraph eId="d4e702">
<num>f</num>
<content>
<p>
performs the function of code manager in relation to a designated electricity licence document (see further subsections
<a href="#p15550">(3H)</a>
and
<a href="#p15555">(3I)</a>
),
</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</quotedStructure>
</mod>
<inline name="AppendText">.</inline>
</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-186-4">
<num>4</num>
<content>
<p>After subsection (3G) insert—</p>
<p class="BlockAmendment">
<mod>
<quotedStructure class="primary unknown main double" startQuote="" endQuote="">
<subsection eId="p15550">
<num>3H</num>
<content>
<p>
A reference in this Part to a person (“
<term refersTo="#term-p">P</term>
”) performing the function of code manager in relation to a designated electricity licence document is a reference to making arrangements, with the persons to whom subsection
<a href="#p15555">(3I)</a>
applies, under which P is responsible for the governance of the document.
</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="p15555">
<num>3I</num>
<content>
<p>This subsection applies to the holder of a licence for the purposes of section 4 where a condition of the licence requires the holder to comply with the designated electricity licence document in question.</p>
</content>
</subsection>
</quotedStructure>
</mod>
</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-186-5">
<num>5</num>
<content>
<p>In subsection (6), at the appropriate place insert—</p>
<p class="BlockAmendment">
<mod>
<quotedStructure class="primary unknown main double" startQuote="" endQuote="">
<blockList class="unordered">
<item>
<p>
<term refersTo="#term-designated-electricity-licence-document">designated electricity licence document</term>
” means a document that is—
</p>
<blockList class="ordered">
<item>
<num>a</num>
<p>maintained in accordance with the conditions of a licence for the purposes of section 4, and</p>
</item>
<item>
<num>b</num>
<p>
designated under
<a href="#section-182">section 182</a>
of the Energy Act 2023;
</p>
</item>
</blockList>
</item>
</blockList>
</quotedStructure>
</mod>
<inline name="AppendText">.</inline>
</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-186-6">
<num>6</num>
<content>
<p>Section 6 (licences authorising supply, etc) is amended as follows.</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-186-7">
<num>7</num>
<intro>
<p>In subsection (1)—</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="section-186-7-a">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>omit the “or” after paragraph (e);</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-186-7-b">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>after paragraph (f) insert </p>
<p class="BlockAmendment">
<mod>
<quotedStructure class="primary unknown main default" startQuote="" endQuote="">
<p class="run-on">, or</p>
<paragraph eId="d4e797">
<num>g</num>
<content>
<p>a licence authorising a person to perform the function of code manager in relation to a designated electricity licence document (“a code manager licence”).</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</quotedStructure>
</mod>
</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-186-8">
<num>8</num>
<content>
<p>After subsection (2B) insert—</p>
<p class="BlockAmendment">
<mod>
<quotedStructure class="primary unknown main double" startQuote="" endQuote="">
<subsection eId="d4e810">
<num>2C</num>
<content>
<p>Where a designated electricity licence document is also a designated gas licence document, a person may not be granted a code manager licence in relation to the document unless the same person is at the same time granted a licence under section 7AC of the Gas Act 1986.</p>
</content>
</subsection>
</quotedStructure>
</mod>
</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-186-9">
<num>9</num>
<content>
<p>For subsection (10) substitute—</p>
<p class="BlockAmendment">
<mod>
<quotedStructure class="primary unknown main double" startQuote="" endQuote="">
<subsection eId="d4e823">
<num>10</num>
<content>
<p>In this section—</p>
<blockList class="unordered">
<item>
<p>
<term refersTo="#term-designated-electricity-licence-document">designated electricity licence document</term>
” has the same meaning as in section 4;
</p>
</item>
<item>
<p>
<term refersTo="#term-designated-gas-licence-document">designated gas licence document</term>
” has the same meaning as in section 5 of the Gas Act 1986;
</p>
</item>
<item>
<p>
<term refersTo="#term-premises">premises</term>
” has the same meaning as in section 4.
</p>
</item>
</blockList>
</content>
</subsection>
</quotedStructure>
</mod>
</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-186-10">
<num>10</num>
<content>
<p>Section 7 (conditions of licences: general) is amended as follows.</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-186-11">
<num>11</num>
<intro>
<p>In subsection (3B)—</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="section-186-11-a">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>
after “
<term refersTo="#term-smart-meter-communication-licence">smart meter communication licence</term>
” (in the first place it occurs) insert
<mod>
<quotedText>“or in a code manager licence”</quotedText>
</mod>
;
</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-186-11-b">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>
for “
<term refersTo="#term-smart-meter-communication-licence">smart meter communication licence</term>
” (in the second place it occurs) substitute
<mod>
<quotedText>“a licence of the same type”</quotedText>
</mod>
.
</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-186-12">
<num>12</num>
<intro>
<p>In subsection (3C)—</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="section-186-12-a">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>
for “Secretary of State or the Authority” substitute
<mod>
<quotedText>“relevant authority”</quotedText>
</mod>
;
</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-186-12-b">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>
in paragraph (b)(ii), after “licence” insert
<mod>
<quotedText>“or (in the case of an application for a code manager licence) apply for a licence otherwise than as part of a competition”</quotedText>
</mod>
.
</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-186-13">
<num>13</num>
<content>
<p>
In subsection (3D), after “smart meter communication licence” insert
<mod>
<quotedText>“or in a code manager licence”</quotedText>
</mod>
.
</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-186-14">
<num>14</num>
<content>
<p>
In subsection (3E), for “the Secretary of State or the Authority” substitute
<mod>
<quotedText>“the relevant authority”</quotedText>
</mod>
.
</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-186-15">
<num>15</num>
<intro>
<p>In subsection (3F)—</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="section-186-15-a">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>
in paragraph (a), for “Secretary of State or the Authority (as appropriate)” substitute
<mod>
<quotedText>“relevant authority”</quotedText>
</mod>
;
</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-186-15-b">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>
in paragraph (b), for “Secretary of State or the Authority (as appropriate)” substitute
<mod>
<quotedText>“relevant authority”</quotedText>
</mod>
.
</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-186-16">
<num>16</num>
<content>
<p>
In subsection (3G)(a), after “licence” insert
<mod>
<quotedText>“or (as the case may be) code manager licence”</quotedText>
</mod>
.
</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-186-17">
<num>17</num>
<content>
<p>After subsection (3G) insert—</p>
<p class="BlockAmendment">
<mod>
<quotedStructure class="primary unknown main double" startQuote="" endQuote="">
<subsection eId="d4e970">
<num>3GA</num>
<intro>
<p>
In subsections (3C) to (3F), “
<term refersTo="#term-the-relevant-authority">the relevant authority</term>
” means—
</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="d4e979">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>in relation to a smart meter communication licence, the Secretary of State or the Authority;</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="d4e985">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>in relation to a code manager licence, the Authority.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</quotedStructure>
</mod>
</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-186-18">
<num>18</num>
<content>
<p>In section 7A (transfer of licences), after subsection (11A) insert—</p>
<p class="BlockAmendment">
<mod>
<quotedStructure class="primary unknown main double" startQuote="" endQuote="">
<subsection eId="d4e998">
<num>11B</num>
<content>
<p>Where the holder of a code manager licence is also the holder of a licence under section 7AC of the Gas Act 1986, the code manager licence may not be transferred to a person unless the licence under section 7AC of that Act is transferred to the same person at the same time.</p>
</content>
</subsection>
</quotedStructure>
</mod>
</p>
</content>
</subsection>
</section>
<section eId="section-187" period="#period1">
<num>
<noteRef href="#key-1cb2c118fd34fae0f0d666f218b9eea8" marker="I5" class="commentary I"/>
<noteRef href="#key-490dcd280cb9c4f64958b0cf72be02c3" marker="I14" class="commentary I"/>
187
</num>
<heading>Selection of code manager</heading>
<subsection eId="section-187-1">
<num>1</num>
<intro>
<p>The GEMA must determine whether the selection of the person who is to be the code manager in relation to a designated document is to be made—</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="section-187-1-a">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>
on a non-competitive basis, in accordance with regulations made by the Secretary of State under section
<a href="#section-188">188</a>
, or
</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-187-1-b">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>
on a competitive basis, in accordance with regulations made by the GEMA under section
<a href="#section-189">189</a>
.
</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-187-2">
<num>2</num>
<intro>
<p>The Secretary of State may by regulations make—</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="section-187-2-a">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>
provision about the making of determinations under subsection
<a href="#section-187-1">(1)</a>
by the GEMA (which may include provision specifying criteria to be applied by the GEMA in making determinations);
</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-187-2-b">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>provision enabling the GEMA, in circumstances specified in the regulations, to change the basis on which the selection of a code manager is to be made.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-187-3">
<num>3</num>
<intro>
<p>The Secretary of State may by regulations—</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="section-187-3-a">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>specify requirements to be met by or in relation to a person in order for the person to be selected as the code manager in relation to a designated document;</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-187-3-b">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>specify persons, or persons of a particular description, who may or may not be selected to be a code manager in relation to a designated document.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
<section eId="section-188" period="#period1">
<num>
<noteRef href="#key-480a75206d328abaaf1640a25b019c28" marker="I13" class="commentary I"/>
<noteRef href="#key-2dfcf3e980541a01bda5b0a614ab671c" marker="I9" class="commentary I"/>
188
</num>
<heading>Selection on a non-competitive basis</heading>
<subsection eId="section-188-1">
<num>1</num>
<content>
<p>The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision about the selection by the GEMA, otherwise than on a competitive basis, of the person who is to be the code manager in relation to a designated document.</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-188-2">
<num>2</num>
<content>
<p>Regulations under this section may make provision by reference to a determination by the GEMA or to the opinion of the GEMA as to any matter.</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-188-3">
<num>3</num>
<content>
<p>
Regulations under this section must make provision so as to ensure that a person (“
<term refersTo="#term-p">P</term>
”) may not be selected to be the code manager in relation to a designated document unless the GEMA is satisfied that P would not, if selected, have a financial or other interest likely to prejudice the discharge by P of the functions of code manager.
</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-188-4">
<num>4</num>
<content>
<p>
The provision that may be made by virtue of
<a href="#section-188-1">subsection (1)</a>
includes provision for the selection by the GEMA of a person (other than an individual) formed by the GEMA.
</p>
</content>
</subsection>
</section>
<section eId="section-189" period="#period1">
<num>
<noteRef href="#key-f4dd4ed2e86cae1cce2afa2bf4fee5b9" marker="I36" class="commentary I"/>
<noteRef href="#key-fb2c367c19c90e2508491adeb4c8a039" marker="I39" class="commentary I"/>
189
</num>
<heading>Selection on a competitive basis</heading>
<subsection eId="section-189-1">
<num>1</num>
<content>
<p>The GEMA may by regulations make provision for a determination by the GEMA on a competitive basis of the person who is to be selected to be the code manager in relation to a designated document.</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-189-2">
<num>2</num>
<intro>
<p>Regulations under this section may make provision about the procedure relating to the making of such a determination, which may include provision—</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="section-189-2-a">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>in prescribed cases, for the publication of a proposal to select a code manager in relation to a designated document;</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-189-2-b">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>for the inclusion in such a proposal of an invitation to apply for selection;</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-189-2-c">
<num>c</num>
<content>
<p>
imposing conditions in relation to the making of applications (whether in pursuance of a proposal published as mentioned in
<a href="#section-189-2-a">paragraph (a)</a>
or otherwise);
</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-189-2-d">
<num>d</num>
<content>
<p>restricting the making of applications and imposing requirements as to the period within which they must be made;</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-189-2-e">
<num>e</num>
<content>
<p>for regulating the manner in which applications are considered or determined;</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-189-2-f">
<num>f</num>
<content>
<p>authorising or requiring the GEMA, when determining whom to select, to have regard to the person’s suitability for being selected.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-189-3">
<num>3</num>
<content>
<p>Regulations under this section may make provision by reference to a determination by the GEMA or to the opinion of the GEMA as to any matter.</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-189-4">
<num>4</num>
<content>
<p>
Regulations under this section must make provision so as to ensure that a person (“
<term refersTo="#term-p">P</term>
”) may not be selected to be the code manager in relation to a designated document unless the GEMA is satisfied that P would not, if selected, have a financial or other interest likely to prejudice the discharge by P of the functions of code manager.
</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-189-5">
<num>5</num>
<content>
<p>The approval of the Secretary of State is required for the making of regulations under this section.</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-189-6">
<num>6</num>
<content>
<p>
In this section, “
<term refersTo="#term-prescribed">prescribed</term>
” means prescribed by or determined in accordance with regulations made by the GEMA.
</p>
</content>
</subsection>
</section>
</hcontainer>
<hcontainer name="crossheading" eId="part-6-crossheading-strategic-direction-statement-for-designated-documents" period="#period1">
<heading>Strategic direction statement for designated documents</heading>
<section eId="section-190" period="#period1">
<num>
<noteRef href="#key-f693b57b7fced5800026968ea1785e6c" marker="I38" class="commentary I"/>
<noteRef href="#key-6a8cb4e8892649b60b05b981d53db6ce" marker="I17" class="commentary I"/>
190
</num>
<heading>Strategic direction statement</heading>
<subsection eId="section-190-1">
<num>1</num>
<content>
<p>The GEMA must, each year, prepare and publish a statement setting out a strategic direction for designated documents.</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-190-2">
<num>2</num>
<content>
<p>
A statement prepared and published under
<a href="#section-190-1">subsection (1)</a>
is referred to in this Part as a “
<term refersTo="#term-strategic-direction-statement">strategic direction statement</term>
”.
</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-190-3">
<num>3</num>
<intro>
<p>A strategic direction statement must in particular—</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="section-190-3-a">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>contain a strategic assessment of government policies, and of developments relating to the energy sector, that the GEMA considers will or may require the making of modifications to designated documents;</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-190-3-b">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>cover such other matters relating to designated documents as the Secretary of State may specify in regulations.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-190-4">
<num>4</num>
<content>
<p>
In preparing a strategic direction statement, the GEMA must have regard to any advice given to it by the Independent System Operator and Planner so far as relevant to the matters referred to in subsection
<a href="#section-190-3">(3)</a>
.
</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-190-5">
<num>5</num>
<intro>
<p>Before publishing a strategic direction statement in any year, the GEMA must—</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="section-190-5-a">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>publish a notice containing a draft of the document,</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-190-5-b">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>
send a copy of the notice to the persons listed in
<a href="#section-190-6">subsection (6)</a>
, and
</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-190-5-c">
<num>c</num>
<content>
<p>consider any representations about the draft made within the period specified in the notice.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-190-6">
<num>6</num>
<intro>
<p>
The persons referred to in
<a href="#section-190-5">subsection (5)</a>
<a href="#section-190-5-b">(b)</a>
are—
</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="section-190-6-a">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>the Secretary of State;</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-190-6-b">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>the National Association of Citizens Advice Bureaux;</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-190-6-c">
<num>c</num>
<content>
<p>the Scottish Association of Citizens Advice Bureaux;</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-190-6-d">
<num>d</num>
<content>
<p>Consumer Scotland.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-190-7">
<num>7</num>
<content>
<p>
A notice under
<a href="#section-190-5">subsection (5)</a>
must be published by the GEMA in whatever way it considers appropriate for the purpose of bringing the matters contained in it to the attention of persons likely to be affected by them.
</p>
</content>
</subsection>
</section>
<section eId="section-191" period="#period1">
<num>
<noteRef href="#key-bb45fcfa3cf287a36cec736025b6f4a3" marker="I27" class="commentary I"/>
<noteRef href="#key-7ed159ab57020654ded87b196f630d03" marker="I20" class="commentary I"/>
191
</num>
<heading>
Transfer of functions under
<a href="#section-190">section 190</a>
to Independent System Operator and Planner
</heading>
<subsection eId="section-191-1">
<num>1</num>
<content>
<p>
The Secretary of State may by regulations amend
<a href="#section-190">section 190</a>
so as to provide for functions under that section to be exercisable by the Independent System Operator and Planner (instead of by the GEMA).
</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-191-2">
<num>2</num>
<intro>
<p>Before making regulations under this section, the Secretary of State must consult—</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="section-191-2-a">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>the GEMA,</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-191-2-b">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>the Independent System Operator and Planner, and</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-191-2-c">
<num>c</num>
<content>
<p>any other persons whose interests are likely to be affected by the proposal.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-191-3">
<num>3</num>
<intro>
<p>Regulations under this section—</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="section-191-3-a">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>
must repeal
<a href="#section-190">section 190</a>
<a href="#section-190-4">(4)</a>
;
</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-191-3-b">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>
must add the GEMA to the list of persons in section
<a href="#section-190">190</a>
<a href="#section-190-6">(6)</a>
;
</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-191-3-c">
<num>c</num>
<content>
<p>
may make such other amendments to
<a href="#section-190">section 190</a>
as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.
</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
</hcontainer>
<hcontainer name="crossheading" eId="part-6-crossheading-modifications-and-directions" period="#period1">
<heading>Modifications and directions</heading>
<section eId="section-192" period="#period1">
<num>
<noteRef href="#key-e6cbad93d8100f70785405b5d28e9ebc" marker="I33" class="commentary I"/>
<noteRef href="#key-08344a8e232b43c7eec55808604ba9ce" marker="I1" class="commentary I"/>
192
</num>
<heading>Modification of designated documents by GEMA</heading>
<subsection eId="section-192-1">
<num>1</num>
<content>
<p>
The GEMA may modify a designated document if any of
<span>
<a href="#section-192-2">subsections (2)</a>
to
<a href="#section-192-6">(6)</a>
</span>
applies.
</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-192-2">
<num>2</num>
<intro>
<p>This subsection applies where the GEMA considers that—</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="section-192-2-a">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>the designated document needs to be modified as a matter of urgency,</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-192-2-b">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>the making of the modification is likely to be delayed if done in accordance with the normal modification procedures for the document, and</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-192-2-c">
<num>c</num>
<intro>
<p>such a delay would have adverse effects on—</p>
</intro>
<subparagraph eId="section-192-2-c-i">
<num>i</num>
<content>
<p>consumers, or</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="section-192-2-c-ii">
<num>ii</num>
<content>
<p>any person with rights or obligations under the document, other than the GEMA.</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-192-3">
<num>3</num>
<content>
<p>This subsection applies where the GEMA considers that a financial or other interest of the code manager in respect of the matter to which the modification relates is likely to prejudice the making of the modification if done in accordance with the normal modification procedures for the document.</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-192-4">
<num>4</num>
<intro>
<p>This subsection applies where the GEMA considers that—</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="section-192-4-a">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>
the modification is required for the purpose of implementing a strategic direction statement under section
<a href="#section-190">190</a>
, and
</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-192-4-b">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>the nature of the modification (for example, its complexity) is such that it needs to be made under this section rather than in accordance with the normal modification procedures for the designated document.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-192-5">
<num>5</num>
<content>
<p>This subsection applies where the GEMA considers that the modification is required in connection with the incorporation of the whole or part of the provision made by the designated document into another document (whether or not a designated document).</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-192-6">
<num>6</num>
<content>
<p>
This subsection applies where the GEMA considers that the modification is required in consequence of the exercise of any power conferred by
<a href="#schedule-12">Schedule 12</a>
(transitional provisions) in relation to a different document.
</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-192-7">
<num>7</num>
<intro>
<p>The Secretary of State may by regulations make—</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="section-192-7-a">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>
provision specifying requirements to be met in relation to the exercise of the power under
<a href="#section-192-1">subsection (1)</a>
;
</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-192-7-b">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>
provision supplementing
<span>
<a href="#section-192-2">subsections (2)</a>
to
<a href="#section-192-6">(6)</a>
</span>
.
</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-192-8">
<num>8</num>
<intro>
<p>References in this section to the normal modification procedures for a designated document are to provision, relating to the procedure for modifying the document, that—</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="section-192-8-a">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>is contained in the document, or</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-192-8-b">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>applies pursuant to any condition of a licence in accordance with which the document is maintained.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
<section eId="section-193" period="#period1">
<num>
<noteRef href="#key-9a53f93b889f855f8a1062d8bfe1e099" marker="I24" class="commentary I"/>
<noteRef href="#key-703b077d09af6a3fbf4d170daabb4b2a" marker="I19" class="commentary I"/>
193
</num>
<heading>
Modification under section
<a href="#section-192">192</a>
</heading>
<subsection eId="section-193-1">
<num>1</num>
<intro>
<p>
Before making a modification under section
<a href="#section-192">192</a>
, the GEMA must—
</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="section-193-1-a">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>publish a notice about the proposed modification,</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-193-1-b">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>
send a copy of the notice to the persons listed in
<a href="#section-193-2">subsection (2)</a>
, and
</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-193-1-c">
<num>c</num>
<content>
<p>consider any representations made within the period specified in the notice about the proposed modification or the date from which it would take effect.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-193-2">
<num>2</num>
<intro>
<p>
The persons mentioned in
<a href="#section-193-1">subsection (1)</a>
<a href="#section-193-1-b">(b)</a>
are—
</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="section-193-2-a">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>the Secretary of State,</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-193-2-b">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>the code manager in relation to the designated document to which the proposed modification relates, and</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-193-2-c">
<num>c</num>
<content>
<p>such other persons as the GEMA considers appropriate.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-193-3">
<num>3</num>
<intro>
<p>
A notice under
<a href="#section-193-1">subsection (1)</a>
must—
</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="section-193-3-a">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>state that the GEMA proposes to make a modification;</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-193-3-b">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>set out the proposed modification and its effect;</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-193-3-c">
<num>c</num>
<content>
<p>specify the date from which the GEMA proposes that the modification will have effect;</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-193-3-d">
<num>d</num>
<intro>
<p>state—</p>
</intro>
<subparagraph eId="section-193-3-d-i">
<num>i</num>
<content>
<p>
why the GEMA is seeking to make the modification under section
<a href="#section-192">192</a>
(by reference to whichever of
<span>
<a href="#section-193-2">subsections (2)</a>
to
<a href="#section-192-6">(6)</a>
</span>
of section
<a href="#section-192">192</a>
applies), and
</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="section-193-3-d-ii">
<num>ii</num>
<content>
<p>the reasons for the proposed modification.</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-193-4">
<num>4</num>
<content>
<p>
If, within the period specified by virtue of
<a href="#section-193-1">subsection (1)</a>
<a href="#section-193-1-c">(c)</a>
, the Secretary of State directs the GEMA not to make the proposed modification, the GEMA must comply with the direction.
</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-193-5">
<num>5</num>
<content>
<p>
If, after complying with
<span>
<a href="#section-193-1">subsections (1)</a>
to
<a href="#section-193-3">(3)</a>
</span>
in relation to a proposed modification, the GEMA decides to make a modification, it must publish a notice about the decision.
</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-193-6">
<num>6</num>
<intro>
<p>
A notice under
<a href="#section-193-5">subsection (5)</a>
must—
</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="section-193-6-a">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>state that the GEMA has decided to make the modification;</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-193-6-b">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>set out the modification and its effect;</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-193-6-c">
<num>c</num>
<content>
<p>specify the date from which the modification has effect;</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-193-6-d">
<num>d</num>
<content>
<p>
state how the GEMA has taken account of any representations made in the period specified in the notice under
<a href="#section-193-1">subsection (1)</a>
;
</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-193-6-e">
<num>e</num>
<content>
<p>state the reason for any differences between the modification set out in the notice and the proposed modification.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-193-7">
<num>7</num>
<content>
<p>A notice under this section about a proposed modification or a decision must be published in such manner as the GEMA considers appropriate for bringing it to the attention of those likely to be affected by the making of the modification or decision.</p>
</content>
</subsection>
</section>
<section eId="section-194" period="#period1">
<num>
<noteRef href="#key-94d9f5dcd2c487db60315d3b15a8dc5f" marker="I22" class="commentary I"/>
<noteRef href="#key-c237f975fae12d252ff5cd8d84c07435" marker="I28" class="commentary I"/>
194
</num>
<heading>Directions relating to designated central systems</heading>
<subsection eId="section-194-1">
<num>1</num>
<intro>
<p>The GEMA may give a direction to the responsible body in relation to a designated central system for the purpose of ensuring that the body—</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="section-194-1-a">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>complies with its obligations under a relevant designated document, or</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-194-1-b">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>takes such steps as the GEMA considers may be necessary for the efficient operation or implementation of the provisions of a relevant designated document.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-194-2">
<num>2</num>
<intro>
<p>When determining whether to give a direction under this section, the GEMA must have regard to the ability of the responsible body to whom the direction would be given—</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="section-194-2-a">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>to recover any costs reasonably incurred by the body in complying with the direction, and</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-194-2-b">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>to comply with the direction without contravening any obligations of the body under a relevant designated document or in relation to the operation of the designated central system.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-194-3">
<num>3</num>
<content>
<p>A responsible body must comply with a direction given to it under this section.</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-194-4">
<num>4</num>
<content>
<p>
In this section and section
<a href="#section-195">195</a>
, “
<term refersTo="#term-relevant-designated-document">relevant designated document</term>
”, in relation to a designated central system, means a designated document in respect of which the central system has a function mentioned in section
<a href="#section-184">184</a>
<a href="#section-184-2">(2)</a>
.
</p>
</content>
</subsection>
</section>
<section eId="section-195" period="#period1">
<num>
<noteRef href="#key-f568311785cec7325a85f0df7459c939" marker="I37" class="commentary I"/>
<noteRef href="#key-b5ee1553f9d94fa0340a7670e4f298b1" marker="I26" class="commentary I"/>
195
</num>
<heading>
Directions under section
<a href="#section-194">194</a>
</heading>
<subsection eId="section-195-1">
<num>1</num>
<intro>
<p>
Before giving a direction under section
<a href="#section-194">194</a>
, the GEMA must—
</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="section-195-1-a">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>publish a notice about the proposed direction,</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-195-1-b">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>
send a copy of the notice to the persons listed in
<a href="#section-195-2">subsection (2)</a>
, and
</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-195-1-c">
<num>c</num>
<content>
<p>consider any representations made within the period specified in the notice about the proposed direction or the date from which it would take effect.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-195-2">
<num>2</num>
<intro>
<p>
The persons mentioned in
<a href="#section-195-1">subsection (1)</a>
<a href="#section-195-1-b">(b)</a>
are—
</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="section-195-2-a">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>the responsible body to whom the direction is proposed to be given, and</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-195-2-b">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>the code manager in relation to the relevant designated document.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-195-3">
<num>3</num>
<intro>
<p>
A notice under
<a href="#section-195-1">subsection (1)</a>
must—
</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="section-195-3-a">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>state that the GEMA proposes to give a direction;</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-195-3-b">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>set out the proposed direction and its effect;</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-195-3-c">
<num>c</num>
<content>
<p>specify the date from which the GEMA proposes that the direction will have effect;</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-195-3-d">
<num>d</num>
<content>
<p>state the reasons why the GEMA proposes to give the direction.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-195-4">
<num>4</num>
<content>
<p>
If, after complying with
<span>
<a href="#section-195-1">subsections (1)</a>
to
<a href="#section-195-3">(3)</a>
</span>
in relation to a direction, the GEMA decides to give a direction, it must publish a notice about the decision.
</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-195-5">
<num>5</num>
<intro>
<p>
A notice under subsection
<a href="#section-195-4">(4)</a>
must—
</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="section-195-5-a">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>state that the GEMA has decided to give the direction;</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-195-5-b">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>set out the direction and its effect;</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-195-5-c">
<num>c</num>
<content>
<p>specify the date from which the direction has effect;</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-195-5-d">
<num>d</num>
<content>
<p>
state how the GEMA has taken account of any representations made in the period specified in the notice under
<a href="#section-195-1">subsection (1)</a>
;
</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-195-5-e">
<num>e</num>
<content>
<p>state the reason for any differences between the direction set out in the notice and the proposed direction.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-195-6">
<num>6</num>
<content>
<p>A notice under this section about a proposed direction or a decision must be published in such manner as the GEMA considers appropriate for bringing it to the attention of those likely to be affected by the making of the direction or decision.</p>
</content>
</subsection>
</section>
</hcontainer>
<hcontainer name="crossheading" eId="part-6-crossheading-general-objectives-and-reports" period="#period1">
<heading>General objectives and reports</heading>
<section eId="section-196" period="#period1">
<num>
<noteRef href="#key-eeb1917385872832a72c78ee2eef2c3d" marker="I34" class="commentary I"/>
<noteRef href="#key-d141c7b49650f637a9b89b061287004d" marker="I31" class="commentary I"/>
196
</num>
<heading>
Principal objective and general duties of Secretary of State and GEMA under Part
<a href="#part-6">6</a>
</heading>
<content>
<p>Sections 4AA to 4B of the Gas Act 1986 and sections 3A to 3D of the Electricity Act 1989 (principal objective and general duties) apply in relation to the functions under this Part of the Secretary of State and of the GEMA as they apply in relation to functions of the Secretary of State and of the GEMA under Part 1 of that Act.</p>
</content>
</section>
<section eId="section-197" period="#period1">
<num>
<noteRef href="#key-4a43e58f75411d4c39cbf4efbbd5d64b" marker="I15" class="commentary I"/>
<noteRef href="#key-ce0f5b1114027700c2387743723ec916" marker="I30" class="commentary I"/>
197
</num>
<heading>GEMA’s annual report to cover matters relating to designated documents</heading>
<subsection eId="section-197-1">
<num>1</num>
<content>
<p>Section 5 of the Utilities Act 2000 (annual and other reports of the GEMA) is amended as follows.</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-197-2">
<num>2</num>
<content>
<p>After subsection (3) insert—</p>
<p class="BlockAmendment">
<mod>
<quotedStructure class="primary unknown main double" startQuote="" endQuote="">
<subsection eId="d4e2028">
<num>3A</num>
<intro>
<p>The annual report for each year must also include an overview of—</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="d4e2034">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>
developments relating to documents designated for the purposes of
<a href="#part-6">Part 6</a>
of the Energy Act 2023 (governance of gas and electricity industry codes);
</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="d4e2043">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>
decisions made by the Authority during the year in relation to such documents, including details of any modifications made under
<a href="#section-192">section 192</a>
of the Energy Act 2023.
</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</quotedStructure>
</mod>
</p>
</content>
</subsection>
</section>
</hcontainer>
<hcontainer name="crossheading" eId="part-6-crossheading-other" period="#period1">
<heading>Other</heading>
<section eId="section-198" period="#period1">
<num>
<noteRef href="#key-2244b0ab22b58744c7b6b648d702a339" marker="I8" class="commentary I"/>
<noteRef href="#key-fc325b4eec2ec2859186073658f8dbe8" marker="I40" class="commentary I"/>
198
</num>
<heading>
Regulations under Part
<a href="#part-6">6</a>
</heading>
<subsection eId="section-198-1">
<num>1</num>
<content>
<p>
Regulations under this Part are subject to the negative procedure, subject to subsection
<a href="#section-198-2">(2)</a>
.
</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-198-2">
<num>2</num>
<content>
<p>
Regulations under section
<a href="#section-191">191</a>
are subject to the affirmative procedure.
</p>
</content>
</subsection>
</section>
<section eId="section-199" period="#period1">
<num>
<noteRef href="#key-42e88226d4d70a68dbaf6c26bcc77ac2" marker="I11" class="commentary I"/>
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199
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<heading>
Interpretation of Part
<a href="#part-6">6</a>
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<content>
<p>In this Part—</p>
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<p>
<term refersTo="#term-central-system">central system</term>
” and “designated central system” have the meaning given by section
<a href="#section-184">184</a>
;
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</item>
<item>
<p>
<term refersTo="#term-code-manager">code manager</term>
”, in relation to a designated document, has the meaning given by section
<a href="#section-183">183</a>
<a href="#section-183-1">(1)</a>
;
</p>
</item>
<item>
<p>
<term refersTo="#term-code-manager-licence">code manager licence</term>
” has the meaning given by section
<a href="#section-183">183</a>
<a href="#section-183-2">(2)</a>
;
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</item>
<item>
<p>
<term refersTo="#term-designated-document">designated document</term>
” has the meaning given by section
<a href="#section-182">182</a>
<a href="#section-182-1">(1)</a>
;
</p>
</item>
<item>
<p>
<term refersTo="#term-the-independent-system-operator-and-planner">the Independent System Operator and Planner</term>
” means the person for the time being designated under
<a href="#section-162">section 162</a>
<a href="#section-162-1">(1)</a>
;
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</item>
<item>
<p>
<term refersTo="#term-relevant-licence">relevant licence</term>
” means a licence for the purposes of section 4 of the Electricity Act 1989 or section 5 of the Gas Act 1986 (prohibitions on unlicensed activities);
</p>
</item>
<item>
<p>
<term refersTo="#term-responsible-body">responsible body</term>
”, in relation to a designated central system, has the meaning given by section
<a href="#section-184">184</a>
<a href="#section-184-4">(4)</a>
.
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<section eId="section-200" period="#period1">
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<noteRef href="#key-1c7c612b599edebe8049f8618d07307c" marker="I4" class="commentary I"/>
<noteRef href="#key-66f7ea6c24fa5030d5d7f4e4fc3b88d9" marker="I16" class="commentary I"/>
200
</num>
<heading>Transitional provision and pension arrangements</heading>
<subsection eId="section-200-1">
<num>1</num>
<content>
<p>
<a href="#schedule-12">Schedule 12</a>
contains transitional provision in connection with this Part.
</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-200-2">
<num>2</num>
<content>
<p>
<a href="#schedule-13">Schedule 13</a>
contains provision about pension arrangements in connection with this Part.
</p>
</content>
</subsection>
</section>
<section eId="section-201" period="#period1">
<num>
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<noteRef href="#key-da587ba7d9c670241cc91ba74def831a" marker="I32" class="commentary I"/>
201
</num>
<heading>Minor and consequential amendments</heading>
<content>
<p>
<a href="#schedule-14">Schedule 14</a>
contains minor and consequential amendments in connection with this Part.
</p>
</content>
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