Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Pt. I modified (5.10.2004) by Energy Act 2004 (c. 20), ss. 184(12), 185(13), 198(2); S.I. 2004/2575, art. 2(1), Sch. 1
C2Pt. I modified (S.) (30.11.2005) by The Electricity from Non-Fossil Fuel Sources (Scotland) Saving Arrangements Order 2005 (S.S.I. 2005/549), arts. 1(1), 9
C3Pt. 1 excluded (30.12.2015) by The Port Talbot Steelworks Generating Station Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/1984), arts. 1, 7(2) (with art. 26)
C4Pt. I (ss. 1-64) applied (1.10.2001) by S.I. 2001/3264, regs. 4(2), 5(2)
C5Pt. I (ss. 1-64) amended (E.W.) (27.10.2000) by S.I. 2000/2727, art. 10
Pt. I (ss. 1-64) amended (7.11.2000) by 2000 c. 27, s. 105(1)(a); S.I. 2000/2974, art. 2, Sch. (subject to transitional provisions in arts. 3-12)
Pt. I (ss. 1-64) amended (E.W.) (1.10.2001) by S.I. 2000/2727, art. 10 (as substituted (1.10.2001) by S.I. 2001/3268, art. 2(13))
Textual Amendments
F1Ss. 10A-10O and cross-heading inserted (10.11.2011) by The Electricity and Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/2704), regs. 1(1), 5
(1)Where the Authority reviews under section [F210I(5)] whether the certification basis in respect of a certified person continues to apply, it may, within the 4 months mentioned in section [F310I(6)] [F4or where relevant the 4 months mentioned in section 10I(10)], either—
(a)make a F5... decision [F6to continue the certification] on the certification ground mentioned in section 10I(1); or
(b)make a F7... decision [F8to withdraw the certification].
(2)If the Authority does not make a decision under subsection (1) within those 4 months, it is to be taken as having made a F9... decision at the end of the 4 months [F10to continue the certification] on the certification ground mentioned in section 10I(1).
(3)Where the Authority reviews under section 10I(8) whether the fourth or fifth test under section 10F is now passed, it may, within the 4 months mentioned in section 10I(9) [F11or where relevant the 4 months mentioned in section 10I(10)], either—
(a)make a F12... decision [F13to continue the certification] on the basis that the test is now passed; or
(b)make a F14... decision [F15to withdraw the certification].
(4)If the Authority does not make a decision under subsection (3) within those 4 months, it is to be taken as having made a F16... decision at the end of the 4 months [F17to continue the certification] on the basis that the test is now passed.
(5)As soon as is reasonably practicable after a F18... decision is made (or taken to be made) under this section, the Authority must—
(a)notify the decision to the certified person and the Secretary of State; F19...
F19(b). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F20(6). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F20(6A). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F20(7). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F20(8). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F20(9). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
[F21(9A)The Authority must publish its decision to continue a certification, or to withdraw a certification, together with the reasons for it, in such manner as it considers appropriate.]
(10)Section [F2210E(8)(b)] applies in relation to a decision mentioned in this section as it applies in relation to a decision mentioned in section 10E(1), but as if—
(a)the references in section [F2310E(8)(b)] to the certification of the applicant were references to the continued certification of the person certified; and
(b)the reference in section 10E(8)(b) to a report prepared under section 10C were a reference to a report prepared under section 10K.]
Textual Amendments
F2Word in s. 10L(1) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/530), regs. 1(1), 52(2)(a) (with reg. 52(10)(11)) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1016, regs. 1(2), 3(21)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F3Word in s. 10L(1) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/530), regs. 1(1), 52(2)(b) (with reg. 52(10)(11)) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1016, regs. 1(2), 3(21)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F4Words in s. 10L(1) inserted (15.1.2015) by The Electricity and Gas (Ownership Unbundling) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/3333), regs. 1(1), 3(5) (with reg. 4)
F5Word in s. 10L(1)(a) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/530), regs. 1(1), 52(2)(c)(i) (with reg. 52(10)(11)) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1016, regs. 1(2), 3(21)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F6Words in s. 10L(1)(a) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/530), regs. 1(1), 52(2)(c)(ii) (with reg. 52(10)(11)) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1016, regs. 1(2), 3(21)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F7Word in s. 10L(1)(b) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/530), regs. 1(1), 52(2)(d)(i) (with reg. 52(10)(11)) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1016, regs. 1(2), 3(21)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F8Words in s. 10L(1)(b) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/530), regs. 1(1), 52(2)(d)(ii) (with reg. 52(10)(11)) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1016, regs. 1(2), 3(21)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F9Word in s. 10L(2) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/530), regs. 1(1), 52(3)(a) (with reg. 52(10)(11)) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1016, regs. 1(2), 3(21)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F10Words in s. 10L(2) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/530), regs. 1(1), 52(3)(b) (with reg. 52(10)(11)) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1016, regs. 1(2), 3(21)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F11Words in s. 10L(3) inserted (15.1.2015) by The Electricity and Gas (Ownership Unbundling) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/3333), regs. 1(1), 3(6) (with reg. 4)
F12Word in s. 10L(3)(a) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/530), regs. 1(1), 52(4)(a)(i) (with reg. 52(10)(11)) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1016, regs. 1(2), 3(21)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F13Words in s. 10L(3)(a) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/530), regs. 1(1), 52(4)(a)(ii) (with reg. 52(10)(11)) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1016, regs. 1(2), 3(21)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F14Word in s. 10L(3)(b) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/530), regs. 1(1), 52(4)(b)(i) (with reg. 52(10)(11)) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1016, regs. 1(2), 3(21)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F15Words in s. 10L(3)(b) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/530), regs. 1(1), 52(4)(b)(ii) (with reg. 52(10)(11)) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1016, regs. 1(2), 3(21)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F16Word in s. 10L(4) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/530), regs. 1(1), 52(5)(a) (with reg. 52(10)(11)) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1016, regs. 1(2), 3(21)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F17Words in s. 10L(4) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/530), regs. 1(1), 52(5)(b) (with reg. 52(10)(11)) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1016, regs. 1(2), 3(21)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F18Word in s. 10L(5) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/530), regs. 1(1), 52(6)(a) (with reg. 52(10)(11)) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1016, regs. 1(2), 3(21)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F19S. 10L(5)(b) and word omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/530), regs. 1(1), 52(6)(b) (with reg. 52(10)(11)) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1016, regs. 1(2), 3(21)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F20S. 10L(6)-(9) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/530), regs. 1(1), 52(7) (with reg. 52(10)(11)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F21S. 10L(9A) inserted (31.12.2020) by The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/530), regs. 1(1), 52(8) (with reg. 52(10)(11)) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1016, regs. 1(2), 3(21)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F22Word in s. 10L(10) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/530), regs. 1(1), 52(9)(a) (with reg. 52(10)(11)) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1016, regs. 1(2), 3(21)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F23Word in s. 10L(10)(a) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/530), regs. 1(1), 52(9)(b) (with reg. 52(10)(11)) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1016, regs. 1(2), 3(21)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)