Exemption Procedure

This procedure set out the process for seeking an exemption from AEMO under clause 7.3.7(a), clause 7.5.2(b), or clause S7.2.2(c) of the National Electricity Rule.

a) Clause 7.3.7 of the Rules- Where a metering installation has been identified as malfunctioning, unless an exemption is obtained from AEMO, the responsible person must repair the malfunction within 2 business days for a type 1, 2, and 3 metering installation and within 10 business days for any other type of metering installation; and

b) Clause 7.5.2 of the Rules - Where a discrepancy with the metering register under clause 7.5.2(a) of the Rules occurs, then the responsible person must arrange for the discrepancy to be corrected within 2 business days; and

c) Clause S7.2.2 of the Rules - The use of metering class instrument transformers installed prior to 13 December 1998 that are not in accordance with requirements of the Rules are permitted provided that the overall accuracy requirements are achieved or the responsible person must obtain an exemption from AEMO.

An application for an Exemption must be made using the relevant application forms. The application for extension to an existing exemption is only applicable to exemption under clause 7.3.7(a).

For further information about this procedure, please contact: Dominik Ziomek, Metering Engineer – Metering & Settlements.

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Exemption Procedure Forms 17 Aug 2011 | filename: 0700-0179.doc