Part 2Sustainability and Renewable Energy Sources
Chapter 3Decommissioning of offshore installations
Implementation of decommissioning programmes
109Carrying out of decommissioning programmes
(1)
Where a decommissioning programme is approved by the Secretary of State, it shall be the duty of the person who submitted the programme to secure—
(a)
that it is carried out in every respect; and
(b)
that all the conditions to which the approval is subject are complied with.
(2)
Where a relevant object is subject to a decommissioning programme approved by the Secretary of State, it is an offence for a person to take any measures for decommissioning that object unless he does so—
(a)
in accordance with the programme; or
(b)
with the agreement of the Secretary of State.