2. RBD NOTIFICATION PROCESS
Stefan Leedham
Mod Review Group 131 Meeting
30 May 2007

3. WORK TO DATE
Discussions in Review Group and Offtake Arrangements Workstream on “pre-643” notification
Presentation from WWU regarding basic meter error information provision
Decision by Offtake Arrangements Committee that they were best placed to discuss meter error issues and receive updates
Still unclear at what point Shippers can become involved in the pre-notification process
Potential ways forward?
Shippers involved in pre-MER discussions
Shippers involved post MER discussions

4. SHIPPER INVOLVEMENT PRE-MER
Advantages
Improves transparency
Potential for dispute avoidance
Reduces time required for Shipper analysis post-MER
Disadvantages
No clear trigger
Reluctance over double auditing
Concern over accuracy of information
Content with the “black box”?

5. SHIPPER INVOLVEMENT POST-MER
Advantages
Clear trigger
Accurate information
Maintains status quo
Avoids duplicate auditing
Disadvantages
No transparency of process
Increases time for Shipper analysis/verification
Potential requirement to delay invoice
Missed opportunities?

6. Or WAY FORWARD Publication of initial information as suggested by NGG
Undertaking by Transporters to provide information to impacted Shippers when available
Creation of a OAC Sub-committee to discuss particular meter errors
Created on request from an impacted Transporter or two or more directly impacted Shippers
The OAC Sub-committee can decide (by majority) when the next meeting will be held, the issues to be discussed and what information should be shared and when Or
Submission of a Final MER to the upstream Transporter will trigger the ability to create an OAC Sub-committee with impacted Transporters and directly impacted Shippers invited to attend

7. ROLE OF OAC SUB-COMITTEE
On submission of a FINAL MER the next scheduled OAC that is at least 10 business days away will discuss the MER
An invitation to Users will be issued at least 10 business days prior to the OAC explicitly stating the size and value of the proposed reconciliation
At the OAC Committee an OAC Sub-committee will be created on request from either a Transporter or two directly impacted Shippers
Prior to issuing an invitation to Users the Transporters will make all of the information relevant to the error available on a public website
An invitation to all impacted Shippers will be issued to the OAC Sub-committee with at least 10 business days notice informing them where the information can be found

8. ROLE OF OAC SUB-COMMITTEE CONT.
The OAC Sub-committee will be able to discuss the error and request additional information to be made available
At the end of the meeting the OAC Sub-committee will be able to decide whether the error is ready to be progressed or whether further information and/or time is required and the date of the next meeting. This will be decided by simple clear majority of Shippers
This process will be limited so that the time between calling the OAC Sub-committee and the final meeting is not greater than the time elapsed between identifying the meter error and submitting the FINAL MER
If at the final meeting of the OAC Sub-committee issues remain with the proposed reconciliation then this will be treated as a dispute under Section A of the UNC

9. ISSUES TO BE ADDRESSED Is engagement pre or post MER preferred?
Should there be any limits placed on the information that the OAC sub-committee can request in relation to the error?
Should there be a time limit between requesting the information and Transporters being required to produce it?
Do Shippers need to be able to identify which other Shippers are also directly impacted?
Impact of Mod Review Group 126?
Voting rights of Shippers – by licence or by company?
Any additional issues?

10. THANK YOU