(1)In the circumstances mentioned in subsection (2) below, the [F2appropriate agency] may, in carrying out its functions under section 6(2) [F3or, as the case may be, section 6(2A)] of the 1995 Act, propose to a qualifying person (within the meaning of section 40 of the Water Industry Act 1991) that he make an application under that section for a bulk supply of water from a water undertaker.
(2)The circumstances referred to in subsection (1) above are that it appears to the [F2appropriate agency] that such a bulk supply is necessary in order to secure the proper use of water resources.
(3)The [F2appropriate agency] shall not make such a proposal without first consulting the Water Services Regulation Authority.
(4)The [F2appropriate agency] may include in its proposal the period for which, and terms and conditions on which, the [F2appropriate agency] considers it appropriate that the bulk supply should be given.]
Textual Amendments
F1S. 20C inserted (1.10.2004) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 31(1), 105(3); S.I. 2004/2528, art. 2(c) (with Sch. para. 8)
F2Words in s. 20C substituted (1.4.2013) by The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 268(2) (with Sch. 7)
F3Words in s. 20C(1) inserted (1.4.2013) by The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 268(3) (with Sch. 7)
