5. REQUESTING DISTRIBUTION SERVICES

1. details of the System User
2. the type of Distribution Service requested
3. the proposed Receipt and Delivery Points
4. details of the Delivery Point supply
5. the proposed commencement date
6. the proposed termination date (if any)

5.2 Application
The Application Form included in Appendix B specifies the information WGL requires for a specific Delivery Point request. Applications need not necessarily be made on this form providing the alternative incorporates all the required information and that it is signed by the Applicant or by its authorised agent.

5.3 Confirmation of Application Receipt
Within two Business Days of receipt of the Application, WGL will forward confirmation of its receipt to the Applicant and at the same time, provide details of any part of the application which is either incomplete or deficient.

In the event that a revised Application is resubmitted within two Business Days of receipt of WGL’s confirmation, the date and time of the original request will remain valid for the purpose of determining any priority order. If a subsequent Application is not submitted within this timeframe, the date of any new application will replace that of the previous request.

5.4 Queuing
Every request for Distribution Service is treated equally and in the order of the receipt of the application. Where more than one request is received for the same Delivery Point, applications are queued in order of receipt of the applications.

5.5 WGL Offer for Distribution Services
Upon receipt of a request for Distribution Service, WGL will need to assess its capability to provide the services requested. This will typically include a technical assessment of the feasibility of supply, a site visit and detailed financial analysis.

Unless otherwise advised by WGL, an offer for distribution services will be forwarded to the Applicant within 10 Business Days of receipt of the conforming Application and in the format included in Appendix C.

Where an offer cannot be forwarded within 10 Business Days, WGL will advise the Applicant as soon as practically possible of the reason for the delay and indicate when the offer will be provided.

It should be noted that different volumes, terms, demand, growth presumptions or other factors quoted by the System User in a delivery point request may impact on the pricing and/or the terms and conditions offered by WGL.

An Applicant who requests an offer will be required to provide WGL with sufficient prudential information to allow WGL to determine whether the Applicant has the resources and commercial status to enter into and abide by a Distribution Services Agreement.

This information may include the most recent audited financial statements and, at WGL’s discretion in the case of smaller companies, credit references. WGL reserves the right to request further information should the above prove insufficient in confirming an Applicant’s ability to enter into and abide by the Distribution Services Agreement.

5.6 Offer Acceptance
Offers for Distribution Services are valid for a period of one month from date of issue. If the Applicant accepts the offer during this period, WGL will proceed with the required modifications or additions to the Distribution System and agree with the Applicant on the date from which supply will commence.

Offers will be automatically extended to three months providing that another request for an alternative Delivery Point has not been received which itself could affect the ability of WGL to meet the terms of the offer. In this instance WGL will give the Applicant five Business Days notice to either accept or decline the offer. After this period the Offer is automatically withdrawn. WGL will not action the new request until the end of this five day notice period.