General duties of regulatory bodyU.K.
28.—(1) Section 39(2) and (3) of the 1986 Act (general duties) has effect, subject to paragraph (3), in relation to the performance by the CAA of its functions under these Regulations as it has effect in relation to the performance of its functions under sections 40 to 56 of that Act.
(2) Article 30(2) and (3) of the 1994 Order (general duties) has effect, subject to paragraph (3), in relation to the performance by the CAA of its functions under these Regulations as it has effect in relation to the performance of its functions under Articles 31 to 49 of that Order.
(3) The CAA must perform its functions under regulations 20 and 21 with a view to ensuring that, to the extent possible, changes to the system or level of airport charges are agreed between regulated airport operators and any airport user who would be liable to pay such charges.
(4) Where it considers it appropriate for the purpose of ensuring that, to the extent possible, such changes are agreed between such persons, the CAA must—
(a)provide information,
(b)provide assistance to persons who request it, and
(c)provide advice (whether or not requested).
(5) The CAA must act impartially and (subject to any obligations of confidentiality) transparently in the exercise of its functions under these Regulations.