46A General determinations of minor closures.

1

The Authority may make a general determination for the purposes of any or all of sections 37(1), 38(2), 39(1), 40(2), 41(1) and 42(2) above that closures of a particular class or description are minor closures.

2

Where the Authority makes or revokes a general determination under subsection (1) above, it shall—

a

give a copy of the determination or revocation to the Regulator; and

b

publish it in such manner as it considers appropriate.

3

The revocation of a general determination made under subsection (1) above shall not affect any closure if its status as a minor closure by virtue of the general determination has been relied on before the revocation as the ground for not giving a notice or for discontinuing any services or the operation of the whole or part of any network or facility.