(1)An authority that has made an allocation under section 4 may at any time alter the allocation, subject to subsections (2) and (3).
(2)The power under subsection (1) does not extend to withdrawing an allowance that has already been utilised.
(3)In exercising the power under subsection (1), an authority must ensure that the total amount of biodegradable municipal waste authorised to be sent to landfills by allowances allocated by it for a year does not exceed the amount for the year specified under section 1 or 2 for its area.
(4)As soon as an authority has exercised the power under subsection (1), it must publish a statement—
(a)detailing the alteration, and
(b)explaining the basis of it.
Commencement Information
I1S. 5 in force at 25.6.2004 for W. by S.I. 2004/1488, art. 2
I2S. 5 in force at 17.9.2004 for N.I. by S.R. 2004/399, art. 2(1)(b)