Explanatory Note
(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations are made in exercise of the powers in section 8(1) of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c. 16) in order to address failures of retained EU law to operate effectively and other deficiencies (in particular under section 8(2)(a) to (e) and (g) of that Act) arising from the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union.
These Regulations amend Commission Regulation (EU) No 2017/1485 establishing a guideline on electricity transmission system operation, and Commission Regulation (EU) No 2017/2196 establishing a network code on electricity emergency and restoration which form part of the domestic law of the United Kingdom on and after exit day by virtue of section 3 of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018.
These Regulations also revoke Commission Regulations (EU) No 2016/631, 2016/1388 and 2016/1447.
An impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as no, or no significant, impact on the private or voluntary sector is foreseen.