This document establishes the regulatory framework for the importation of electricity into the United Kingdom as mandated by the Electricity Act 1989. The text serves as a formal legal instrument drafted by the relevant government department to define the technical and administrative requirements for entities involved in cross-border electricity transmission. It provides the legal basis for licensing and operational compliance within the energy sector during the specified period.

Legal professionals and energy policy analysts utilize this document as a primary source for understanding the historical regulatory environment of the UK power market. It is recognized as a foundational technical instrument for those researching the evolution of electricity market liberalization.