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Gas Act, 2001 (Act No. 48 of 2001)RulesGas Act Rules, 2021Chapter 3 : Consultation with Affected and Interested Parties16. Energy Regulator decisions affecting the public |
| (1) | For any administrative action which might materially and adversely affect the rights of the public, the Energy Regulator will follow the procedure outlined in section 4 of the Promotion of Administrative Justice Act and Regulations made in terms thereof, including a consultation period of at least 30 days with interested and affected persons. |
| (2) | Where the Energy Regulator chooses to hold a public hearing as contemplated in Regulation 11 of the Regulations made in terms of the Promotion of Administrative Justice Act, the Energy Regulator must give notice of the public hearing at least 14 days before the date of the hearing. |
| (3) | For all other decisions of the Energy Regulator which do not constitute an administrative action as defined in the Promotion of Administrative Justice Act but which may affect or are of interest to other persons, the Energy Regulator must allow such interested and affected persons a consultation period of at least 14 days. |
| (4) | Written representations submitted in terms of this Rule 16 must be submitted together with an affidavit signed by the submitter or a mandated representative confirming that the information submitted is true and correct. |
| (5) | At the close of each consultation process, all representations received will be considered in taking a decision and compiling reasons therefor. |
| (6) | A non-confidential version of any such decision and reasons will be published on the Energy Regulator’s website. |
