Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Part III: definition of "consumer" applied (01.12.1991) by Water Resources Act 1991 (c. 57, SIF 130), ss. 176(7), 225(2).
C2Part III: definition of "water fittings" applied (01.12.1991) by Statutory Water Companies Act 1991 (c. 58, SIF 130), ss. 15(1), 17(2).
C3Pt. 3 modified (E.) (24.3.2011) by The Hull and Goole Port Health Authority Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/939), arts. 1(1), 9, Sch. 2
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C4Pt. 3 Ch. 4 modified (1.4.2013 for E.) by Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), ss. 37(1), 306(2)(3); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7-9)
(1)This section applies if a variation or termination proposal is made.
(2)In the case of a variation proposal, the proposer must consult the Secretary of State and the water undertaker who entered into the arrangements as to whether the arrangements as varied in accordance with the proposal would be operable and efficient.
(3)In the case of a termination proposal, the proposer must consult the Secretary of State and the water undertaker who entered into the arrangements as to whether it would be reasonably practicable to terminate the arrangements.
(4)Each person consulted under subsection (2) or (3) must give the proposer its opinion on the matter mentioned in that subsection.
(5)The proposer must notify the Secretary of State of the opinion of each water undertaker consulted under subsection (2) or (3).
(6)If the Secretary of State informs the proposer that the Secretary of State is of the opinion that the arrangements as varied would not be operable and efficient or (as the case may be) that it would not be reasonably practicable to terminate the arrangements, no further steps may be taken in relation to the proposal.]
Textual Amendments
F1Ss. 88B-88O inserted (27.3.2012 for specified purposes, 1.4.2013 for E. in so far as not already in force) by Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), ss. 36, 306(1)(d)(2)(3) (with s. 37(3)); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7-9)