MP128B Incorrect Gas Network Operator Certificates
Proposer
Earl Richards
Lead Analyst
SEC Change
Date raised
21/09/2021
Stage
Implemented
Implementation date
11 November 2021 (ad hoc SEC Release)
Latest update
This modification was split on 21 September 2021. MP128B was implemented on 11 November 2021 in an ad hoc SEC Release.
What is the issue?
The SEC does not require Gas Network Operators to become DCC Users. Several Gas Network Operators who do not wish to be DCC Users have experienced difficulty and disproportionate costs in obtaining SMKI Organisation Certificates and see no benefit to their organisations or wider smart metering by being compelled to make their SMKI Organisation Certificate available in the SMKI Repository.
Also, once a Network Operator Certificate is placed on a Device, it can only be changed by the Network Operator for the given Certificate and only if the Network Operator is a DCC User. This is particularly relevant where Network Parties have changed organisation, with the incoming organisation unable to update the associated Organisation Certificate.
What is the solution?
The original modification MP128 has been split into two parts. The Proposed Solution to this MP128B ‘Incorrect Gas Network Operator Certificates’ is that the Post Commissioning obligations be amended so that Suppliers can leave the Access Control Broker (ACB) Certificate in the GNO slot of the Gas Proxy Function (GPF). It will also be optional instead of mandatory for GNOs to become Subscribers for SMKI Organisation Certificates.
Who is impacted?
Large Suppliers
Small Suppliers
Gas Network Operators
Meter Installers
Device Manufacturers
What SEC documents are affected?
SEC Section B ‘Accession’
SEC Appendix AC ‘Inventory, Enrolment and Decommissioning Procedures’
This is the April 2024 SEC Modifications Working Group meeting, where we will be discussing: MP085B ‘Synchronisation of Smart Meter voltage measurement periods (meters currently installed)’ MP244 ‘Device Alerts
This is the April 2024 SEC Issues Group meeting, where we discussed: PPM continuity plan Please see the meeting summary here: SEC Issues Group Meeting Summary - April 2024 (CLEAR)
This is the May 2024 SEC Modifications Working Group meeting, where we will be discussing: MP235 'Enhanced Meter Data Access for Other Users' Please see the meeting documentation here:
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