Transport Act 2000

16 Position where [F1 CMA] gives direction. U.K.

(1) This section applies if the [F2 CMA] gives a direction under section 15(2).

(2) If the direction is given under section 15(2)(a) the [F3 CMA ] must itself make such modifications of the conditions of the licence as it thinks are needed to remedy or prevent the adverse effects specified in the [F4 CMA's] report on the reference under section 12.

(3) If the direction is given under section 15(2)(b) the [F5 CMA] must itself make such modifications of the conditions of the licence as it thinks are needed to remedy or prevent such of the adverse effects as—

(a) are specified in the [F6 CMA's] report on the reference under section 12, and

(b) would not be remedied or prevented by the modifications set out in the notice under section 14 and not specified under section 15(2)(b).

(4) Before making modifications under this section the [F7 CMA] must—

(a) publish a notice in such manner as the [F7 CMA] thinks appropriate for bringing the matters to which it relates to the attention of persons likely to be affected by the making of the modifications,

(b) serve a copy of the notice on the licence holder and a copy on the CAA, and

(c) consider any representations made in accordance with the notice (and not withdrawn).

(5) The notice must—

(a) state that the [F7 CMA] proposes to make the modifications and state their effect and the reasons for so proposing, and

(b) state the period (not less than 28 days starting with the date of publication of the notice) within which representations may be made regarding the proposed modifications.

(6) As soon as practicable after making modifications under this section the [F7 CMA] must—

(a) publish a notice in such manner as the [F7 CMA] thinks appropriate for bringing the matters to which it relates to the attention of persons likely to be affected by the modifications, and

(b) serve a copy of the notice on the licence holder, a copy on the Secretary of State and a copy on the CAA.

(7) The notice under subsection (6) must—

(a) state that the modifications have been made,

(b) set them out, and

(c) set out the reasons for making them.

Textual Amendments

F1 Word in s. 16 heading substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 92(6); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

F2 Word in s. 16(1) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 92(2); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

F3 Word in s. 16(2) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 92(3)(a); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

F4 Word in s. 16(2) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 92(3)(b); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

F5 Word in s. 16(3) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 92(4)(a); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

F6 Word in s. 16(3) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 92(4)(b); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

F7 Word in s. 16(4)-(6) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 92(5); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

Commencement Information

I1 S. 16 wholly in force at 1.2.2001, see s. 275(1)(2) and S.I. 2001/57, art. 3(1), Sch. 2 Pt. I (subject to the transitional provision and saving in Sch. 2 Pt. II)