PART IVModification and termination of authorisations

Request for variation21.

(1)

A responsible person or operator may apply to SEPA for a variation of an authorisation granted under regulation 8 or 9.

(2)

The provisions of regulations 12, 13, 14 and 15(1) apply to an application under paragraph (1) as if it is an application.

(3)

SEPA must either grant or refuse to grant (in whole or in part) an application under paragraph (1), and if it refuses to grant the application it must give its reasons for such refusal.

(4)

Where SEPA grants an application under paragraph (1), it shall serve notice on the applicant specifying–

(a)

the variations being made to the authorisation; and

(b)

the date on which the variations are to take effect, which shall not (unless agreed by the applicant in writing) be less than 3 months from the date on which the notice was served.

(5)

SEPA may issue a varied authorisation to the applicant incorporating the variations made under this regulation.