1. Review Group 177
Rolling AQ

2. Issues with current AQ process
Current process requires significant manpower in a short space of time
Number of uncalculated is an issue
Changing AQ outside the amendment window is slow
Using the confirmation process increases the time to amend AQ
Change in confirmation number each time the AQ is amended through this route
Leads to a large step change on 1st October that has to be managed
Significant movement post 1st October that would be better if smoothed across the year
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3. Benefits identified AQ would be more responsive to demand changes
Minimises selective targeting of reads and therefore removes gaming opportunities
Spreads the workload through the year and allows timing to be Shipper led
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4. Things to discuss for rolling AQ
Year round manpower for phased AQ changes?
Less or more manpower
Automatic validation?
How would we be notified?
Time to validate and agree?
AQ drives SOQ and therefore capacity charges
Would the 20% margin for not challenging AQ be retained
What about ‘must read’ policy to ensure recalculation?
What about changes within the first six months of ownership?
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