Paragraph 70 Co-operationI1

Where in consequence of the proposed construction of any part of the authorised works National Grid Interconnectors makes requirements for the protection of apparatus under paragraph 66 (apparatus: protection), the undertaker must use its best endeavours to co-ordinate the execution of the works in the interests of safety and the efficient and economic execution of the authorised works and taking into account the need to ensure the safe and efficient operation of National Grid Interconnectors’ undertaking and National Grid Interconnectors must use its best endeavours to co-operate with the undertaker for that purpose.

For the avoidance of doubt whenever National Grid Interconnectors’ consent, agreement or approval is required in relation to plans, documents or other information submitted by the undertaker or the taking of action by the undertaker, it must not be unreasonably withheld or delayed.