Energy Act 2004 (c. 20)

Part 1 The Civil Nuclear Industry

Chapter 1 Nuclear decommissioning

Supplementary provisions of Chapter 1 of Part 1

35 Power to modify Chapter 1 of Part 1

(1) The Secretary of State may by order modify the following provisions of this Chapter—

(a) section 2 and Schedule 1;

(b) sections 11 and 12 and Schedule 2; and

(c) section 13 and Schedule 3.

(2) Before making an order under this section the Secretary of State must consult the Scottish Ministers.

(3) The consent of the Scottish Ministers is required for the making of an order under this section that modifies any of those Ministers' functions under this Chapter.

(4) The power to make an order containing provision authorised by this section is subject to the affirmative resolution procedure.