Part 5Independent System Operator and Planner

Independent System Operator and Planner: functions and designation

162Designation etc

(1)

The Secretary of State may by notice designate a person as the ISOP.

(2)

A notice under subsection (1)

(a)

must specify the time from which the designation has effect;

(b)

must be published by the Secretary of State as soon as reasonably practicable after the notice is given.

(3)

The Secretary of State must ensure that a person is designated under subsection (1) at all times after a person is first designated (but at any time not more than one person may be designated).

(4)

The Secretary of State may by notice revoke a person’s designation under subsection (1).

(5)

A notice under subsection (4)

(a)

must specify the time from which the revocation has effect;

(b)

must be published by the Secretary of State as soon as reasonably practicable after the notice is given.