Schedule 9: Independent System Operator and Planner: transfers Part 2 – Other provision about transfers and designation Provision of information or assistance
The Secretary of State has the power in connection with the making of a transfer scheme, or the designation of an ISOP, to direct a person to provide information or assistance to the Secretary of State. Requests must be responded to, so far as reasonably practicable, in the time, form and manner specified.
	The Secretary of State is required to reimburse costs reasonably and efficiently incurred in complying with a direction to provide information or assistance. The Secretary of State is given civil enforcement powers in relation to the requirements. This power expires three years after the ISOP is designated for the first time or, if a transfer scheme is made under paragraph 1(1), three years after the transfer takes effect.
	The Secretary of State is also given a discretion to reimburse costs reasonably and efficiently incurred in complying with other reasonable requests to provide information to the Secretary of State in connection with designation or the making of a transfer scheme, including those made before the Act receives Royal Assent.