Transition Arrangements
Importantly, the legislation provides that existing registrations and licences are carried forward.
The Electrical Workers Registration Board and the Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board can now start work on defining new registration categories and standards, and the terms and conditions of registration and licensing. In doing so, the Boards must consider retaining the existing worker registration classes, and they must consult with stakeholders.
The new legislation will come into force in stages, to allow for implementation such as the introduction of any new registration classes and the completion of regulations. More information about the implementation of the legislation will be published on the this website in due course.
Development of Regulations
Work is in progress to amend the Electricity Regulations and the Gas Regulations to support the new provisions in the Electricity Act and the Gas Act, including in particular matters related to safety management systems. Other updates to the regulations will also be introduced at the same time.
It is expected that public consultation documents, discussing proposed amendments to both sets of regulations, will be available in May 2007. There are also working parties with industry on the safety management system regulatory framework.
It is hoped to have new regulations in place later in 2007.
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