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3(1)A scheme shall not come into force unless it has been approved by the Secretary of State or until such date as he may specify for the purpose in giving his approval.
(2)Where the Agency submits a scheme to the Secretary of State for his approval, it shall also submit to him—
(a)a statement of the Agency’s reasons for considering that the scheme is one which it is appropriate for him to approve; and
(b)such information in support of those reasons as it considers necessary.
(3)On submitting a scheme to the Secretary of State for his approval, the Agency shall publish the scheme, in such manner as it considers appropriate for bringing it to the attention of persons likely to be interested in it, together with a notice specifying the period within which representations or objections with respect to the scheme may be made to the Secretary of State.
(4)Where a scheme has been submitted to the Secretary of State for his approval, it shall be the duty of the Secretary of State, in determining whether to—
(a)approve the scheme,
(b)reject the scheme, or
(c)approve the scheme subject to modifications,
to consider any representations or objections made to him within the period specified pursuant to sub-paragraph (3) above and not withdrawn.
(5)Where the Secretary of State approves a scheme, with or without modifications, it shall be the duty of the Agency to take such steps as it considers appropriate for bringing the scheme as so approved to the attention of persons whom it considers likely to be interested in it.
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