Section 32(4)(b) of the RMA requires an evaluation to take account of the risk of acting or not acting if there is uncertain or insufficient information about the subject matter of the policies, rules or other methods.
The key area of uncertainty or limited information has been identified as the potential cost to third parties from implementing the NPS.
The risk of acting or not acting on this uncertainty, where more or better information might become available, is indefinite. This uncertainty presents a risk in relation to the implementation of an NPS on electricity transmission.
On balance, proceeding with the NPS through a Board of Inquiry process will provide an opportunity to further test and investigate the NPS; including uncertainties, costs and benefits.
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5. Areas of Uncertainty
May 2007
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