[F16HSections 6F and 6G: modification of codes or agreementsE+W+S
(1)The Authority may—
(a)modify a code maintained in accordance with the conditions of a transmission licence or a distribution licence;
(b)modify an agreement that gives effect to a code so maintained.
(2)The Authority may make a modification under subsection (1) only if it considers it necessary or desirable for the purpose of implementing or facilitating the operation of section 6F or 6G.
(3)The power to make modifications under subsection (1) includes a power to make incidental, supplemental, consequential or transitional modifications.
(4)The Authority must consult such persons as the Authority considers appropriate before making a modification under subsection (1).
(5)Subsection (4) may be satisfied by consultation before, as well as consultation after, the passing of the Energy Act 2013.
(6)As soon as reasonably practicable after making a modification under subsection (1), the Authority must publish a notice stating its reasons for making it.
(7)A notice under subsection (6) is to be published in such manner as the Authority considers appropriate for the purpose of bringing the matters to which the notice relates to the attention of persons likely to be affected by it.
(8)A modification under subsection (1) may not be made after the end of the period of 7 years beginning with the day on which section 147 of the Energy Act 2013 comes into force.]
Textual Amendments
F1Ss. 6F-6H inserted (E.W.S.) (18.2.2014) by Energy Act 2013 (c. 32), ss. 147(3), 156(2)