Water charge (infrastructure) rules: accreditation arrangements

The ACCC has accredited arrangements in Victoria that allow the Essential Services Commission (ESCV) to determine regulated charges of infrastructure operators in Victoria regulated under Part 6 and Part 7 of the Water Charge (Infrastructure) Rules.

Unless revoked under rule 67 of the Water Charge (Infrastructure) Rules the period of accreditation is ten years.

The notice of decision to the ESCV took effect from 17 February 2012.

On 27 June 2012, the ACCC and the ESCV signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) relating to their accredited functions under the Water Charge (Infrastructure) Rules.

The MOU sets out the arrangements to promote effective communication, cooperation and coordination between the ESCV and the ACCC.