Our decision to direct that DCUSA modification proposal DCP178 ‘Notification Period for Change to Use of System Charges’ is revised and resubmitted
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DCP178 proposes to increase the notice period for distribution use of system charges under DCUSA from 40 days to 15 months. Because it is such a significant change, we decided to consult on the proposal to ensure all affected parties were aware of it and give them an opportunity to comment.
We have considered the responses to our consultation and those done by the working group when developing DCP178 and are minded to accept it. However, due to a number of issues also identified in these consultations, we have decided that we cannot form a final opinion on DCP178.
We are therefore directing the DCUSA Panel to undertake further work to identify a suitable implementation date.