NATIONAL THIRD PARTY ACCESS CODE FOR NATURAL GAS PIPELINE SYSTEMS - REG 5.5

NATIONAL THIRD PARTY ACCESS CODE FOR NATURAL GAS PIPELINE SYSTEMS - REG 5.5

5.5

                If the Service Provider advises that investigations are required to be undertaken prior to responding to the request, it must also advise the Prospective User of:

            (a)         the nature of the investigations;

            (b)         a plan, including a time schedule, for completing the investigations; and

            (c)         any reasonable costs which the Prospective User may be required to meet in respect of the investigations.

                Upon obtaining the Prospective User’s consent to the plan and the proposed allocation of costs, the Service Provider must proceed forthwith with the agreed plan.