Firstly, the SOP extends the time in which unregistered drinking-water suppliers will come into the new regime. Unregistered suppliers will have four years to register with Taumata Arowai, and seven years to comply with the new requirements. This responds to concerns raised by small suppliers about compliance with the new regime, including those in the rural sector. The extension will give time for small suppliers to understand the new requirements and give Taumata Arowai time to work with them, fully tailor the system to them, and provide support to small suppliers. It also aligns with the time frames in which the new water service entities will be established. This was important to the Health Committee—again, I acknowledge them—which had already extended time frames for registration based on submissions on the bill. 