Energy Act 2004 (c. 20)

Part 1 U.K. The Civil Nuclear Industry

Chapter 4 U.K. Authorisations relating to radioactive waste

73 Applications for variation of authorisations U.K.

In section 17 of the 1993 Act (revocation and variation of authorisations), after subsection (2) insert—

“(2ZA) The powers of the appropriate Agency and of the chief inspector under this section are exercisable with or without the making of an application by the person holding the authorisation.

(2ZB) But where an application for the variation of an authorisation is made by that person, it must be accompanied—

(a) in the case of an application made to the appropriate Agency, by the charge (if any) that is prescribed for the purpose by a charging scheme under section 41 of the Environment Act 1995; and

(b) in the case of an application to the chief inspector, by the prescribed fee.”

Commencement Information

I1 S. 73 in force at 27.7.2004 by S.I. 2004/1973, art. 2, Sch.