Article 1 Subject matter and scope

This Regulation establishes a network code which sets out rules regarding interoperability and data exchange as well as F1... rules for the operation of gas transmission systems.

This Regulation shall apply at interconnection points. With regard to data publication, Article 13 shall apply to relevant points defined in paragraph 3.2 of Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 715/2009. In addition to interconnection points, Article 17 shall apply to other points on transmission network where the gas quality is measured. F2... F3This Regulation does not apply at entry points from and exit point to another country that is not a member State unless the national regulatory authority determines otherwise.

This Regulation shall not apply to interconnection points F4with a member State that holds a derogation on the basis of Article 49 of Directive 2009/73/EC F5as it has effect in EU law, unless agreed otherwise by the F6national regulatory authority and the member State.

If a transmission system operator is regulated by both national regulatory authorities, where relevant they must cooperate with each other regarding the regulation of that transmission system operator.

If a transmission system operator is regulated by a national regulatory authority and a non-UK regulatory authority, where relevant the national regulatory authority must endeavour to cooperate with the non-UK regulatory authority regarding the regulation of that transmission system operator.

The interconnection points within the scope of this Regulation are those where transmission system operators or network users carry out functions or activities that are regulated by a national regulatory authority.