Energy Act 2013

26 (1) Section 26 (interpretation) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) For the definition of “the appropriate Agency” substitute—

““the appropriate environment authority” means—

(a) in the case of a site in England, the Environment Agency;

(b) in the case of a site in Scotland, the Scottish Environment Protection Agency;

(c) in the case of a site in Northern Ireland, the Department of Environment in Northern Ireland;

(d) in the case of a site in Wales, the Natural Resources Body for Wales;

“the appropriate national authority” means—

(a) in relation to England and Wales and Scotland, the ONR;

(b) in relation to Northern Ireland, the Secretary of State;”.

(3) Omit the definition of “inspector”.

(4) In the definition of “nuclear site licence” for “section 1(1)” substitute “ section 1(2) ”.

(5) After the definition of “occurrence” insert—

““ONR” means the Office for Nuclear Regulation;”.

(6) In the definition of “period of responsibility” for “section 5(3)” substitute “ section 5(14) ”.

Commencement Information

I1 Sch. 12 para. 26 in force at 1.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/251, art. 4