Part 2Sustainability and Renewable Energy Sources

Chapter 5Renewable transport fuel obligations

I1124Imposition of renewable transport fuel obligations

1

The Secretary of State may by order impose on each transport fuel supplier of a specified description the obligation mentioned in subsection (2) (a “renewable transport fuel obligation”).

2

That obligation is an obligation, for each specified period, for the supplier to produce to the Administrator, by the specified date, evidence which—

a

is of the specified kind and in the specified form; and

b

shows that during the specified period the specified amount of renewable transport fuel was supplied at or for delivery to places in the United Kingdom.

3

An order under subsection (1) is referred to in this Chapter as an “RTF order”.

4

Before making an RTF order the Secretary of State must consult such persons appearing to him to represent persons whose interests will be affected by the order, and such other persons, as he considers appropriate.

5

The power to make an RTF order is subject to the affirmative resolution procedure.