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2 ENTSOG

3 The Goal  Producing a network code in twelve months In line with the framework guidelines on balancing Compliant with the provisions on balancing in Regulation (EC) 715/2009 Taking due account of stakeholder input  Fulfilling of Regulation (EC) 715/2009 requirement that ENTSOG “conduct an extensive consultation process, at an early stage and in an open manner, involving all relevant market participants“

4 Where does the Network Code stage sit? Priority setting EC Revisio n of NC ENTSO G Approv al EC Comitology Framewor k guideline ACER Approva l EC Network code ENTSOG Revie w ACER 6 months 12 months maximum3 months + x months

5 Phases in ENTSOG’s Network Code Development PROJECT PLAN CONSULTATION INTRODUCTORY WORKSHOP STAKEHOLDER JOINT WORKING SESSIONS FORMAL CONSULATION REFINEMENTWORKS HOP CONSULATION WORKSHOP INFORMAL, BI-LATERAL and ADHOC INTERACTIONS AS REQUIRED THROUGHOUT THE PROCESS STAKEHOLDER SUPPORT PROCESS KICK OFF MEETING LAUNCH DOCUMENTATION STAKEHOLDER INVOLVEMENT

6 Project Plan Phase - 26 Oct to 13 Dec  Project plan consultation  “ A short consultation on the process ENTSOG plan to use to deliver a network code”  Will provide an in-depth description of the three phases of the network code development  Specifically looking for feedback on : Your level of involvement - four categories proposed The proposed timeline The Proposed topics for each of the SJWS  Feedback received CAM network Code consultation process has been taken into account in the project plan

7 Code Development Phase – 13 Dec to 12 June  Develop code proposal  ENTSOG intend to interact with Stakeholder in several ways in this phase:  Project launch Workshop  Stakeholder Joint Working Sessions  Network Code Consultation Draft network code Comprehensive consultation document Workshop during consultation period

8 SJWS  Stakeholder Joint Working Sessions (SWJS)  Were successfully used in CAM process  It is a round table session on specific topics for the network code in order to get Stakeholders views early in the process, thereby helping to shape the development of the network code  Held in Brussels SJWS time schedule NovDecJan Feb Mar Apr JuneJuly 13/14 Kick Off 11/12 SJWS 26 SJWS 11 NC Consultation Workshop 12 May 09 SJWS 23 SJWS 07 SJWS Consultation

9 Formal Consultation - 13 April to 12 June ENTSOG will release a consultation package:  A draft network code  An accompanying consultation document Rational for decisions Highlighting specific area seeking feedback  A workshop within the 2 month period Address any initial queries stakeholders may have Stakeholders will have 2 months to respond to this consultation

10 Code Decision Making Phase - 12 June to 30 Oct  Refine and approve code  Submit code to ACER (Nov 2012)  ENTSOG intend to interact with Stakeholders in several ways in this phase:  Conclusions Workshop  Stakeholder Support Process