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Telecommunications Act 2001

Fibre fixed line access services - Input methodologies - Input methodologies

181: Changes to input methodologies

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"Changing the rules the Commission uses to make decisions"

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If the Commission wants to make a big change to an input methodology, it must follow the same rules as if it were creating a new one, as stated in section 179. You can think of an input methodology like a set of rules that help the Commission make decisions. The Commission can make small changes to an input methodology without following those rules. If the Commission wants to get rid of an input methodology, it must tell the public about its plan and give people a chance to share their thoughts. The Commission might also hold a meeting to discuss the plan. It must consider the views of interested people when making its decision, and you can also look at section 180 for more information.

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Part 6Fibre fixed line access services
Input methodologies: Input methodologies

181Changes to input methodologies

  1. If the Commission proposes to amend an input methodology to make a material change, section 179 applies as if the amendment were a new input methodology.

  2. The Commission may amend an input methodology to make a non-material change without complying with section 179.

  3. If the Commission proposes to revoke an input methodology, the Commission—

  4. must give public notice of its intention to do so that—
    1. outlines the process that will be followed; and
      1. sets out the proposed time frames; and
      2. must give interested persons a reasonable opportunity to give their views on the proposed revocation; and
        1. may hold 1 or more conferences; and
          1. must have regard to any views received from interested persons within any time frames set.

            1. See also section 180.

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            Notes
            • Section 181: inserted, on , by section 24 of the Telecommunications (New Regulatory Framework) Amendment Act 2018 (2018 No 48).
            • Section 181(4): replaced, on , by section 3 of the Secondary Legislation Act 2021 (2021 No 7).