12(1)After section 31 of the hazardous substances Act (exercise of powers in relation to Crown land) there is inserted the following section—E+W
“31AApplications for hazardous substances consent by Crown
(1)This section applies to an application for hazardous substances consent made by or on behalf of the Crown.
(2)The Secretary of State may by regulations modify or exclude any statutory provision relating to the making and determination of such applications.
(3)A statutory provision is a provision contained in or having effect under any enactment.”
(2)Section 32 of the hazardous substances Act is omitted.
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 3 para. 12 in force at 6.8.2004 for specified purposes by S.I. 2004/2097, art. 2
I2Sch. 3 para. 12 in force at 7.6.2006 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2006/1281, art. 2(c)