Part 1Gas Importation and Storage

Chapter 3Storage of carbon dioxide

Licensing

I121Content of licences: regulations

1

Each licensing authority may make regulations about the terms and conditions of licences granted by it.

2

Regulations under subsection (1) may specify that a licence must contain specified provisions or provisions of a specified description.

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Where the licensing authority is the OGA—

a

regulations under subsection (1) are to be made by the Secretary of State (and not by the OGA), and

b

the Secretary of State must consult the OGA before making the regulations.

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In subsection (1) “licensing authority” does not include the Welsh Ministers or the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment in Northern Ireland.