PART 6Supplementary
Regulation-making powers: restrictions and considerations
54Regulations that amend or add an emissions target or amend a carbon budget
1
This section applies in relation to the making of regulations, under any provision of this Act, that—
a
amend an emissions target or add a new target in relation to emissions, or
b
amend a carbon budget.
2
The Department may make such regulations only if—
a
it is satisfied that it is appropriate to do so as a result of significant developments in one or more of the following matters—
i
United Kingdom or international law or policy relating to climate change;
ii
scientific knowledge about climate change;
iii
technology relevant to climate change; or
b
the provision made by the regulations—
i
has been recommended by the Committee on Climate Change, or
ii
is not substantially different from provision that has been recommended by the Committee.
3
When making such regulations, the Department must have regard to the following matters—
a
United Kingdom and international law or policy relating to climate change,
b
scientific knowledge about climate change,
c
technology relevant to climate change, and
d
the views of the Northern Ireland Climate Commissioner and the Just Transition Commission.
4
But if the Department is satisfied that it is appropriate to make the regulations as a result of significant developments in a matter listed in subsection (2)(a) the Department is not also required by subsection (3) to have separate regard to that matter.