Part 2Sustainability and Renewable Energy Sources
Chapter 3Decommissioning of offshore installations
Implementation of decommissioning programmes
I1109Carrying 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.