26(1)Section 26 (interpretation) is amended as follows.U.K.
(2)For the definition of “the appropriate Agency” substitute—
““the appropriate environment authority” means—
(a)in the case of a site in England, the Environment Agency;
(b)in the case of a site in Scotland, the Scottish Environment Protection Agency;
(c)in the case of a site in Northern Ireland, the Department of Environment in Northern Ireland;
(d)in the case of a site in Wales, the Natural Resources Body for Wales;
“the appropriate national authority” means—
(a)in relation to England and Wales and Scotland, the ONR;
(b)in relation to Northern Ireland, the Secretary of State;”.
(3)Omit the definition of “inspector”.
(4)In the definition of “nuclear site licence” for “section 1(1)” substitute “ section 1(2) ”.
(5)After the definition of “occurrence” insert—
““ONR” means the Office for Nuclear Regulation;”.
(6)In the definition of “period of responsibility” for “section 5(3)” substitute “ section 5(14) ”.
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 12 para. 26 in force at 1.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/251, art. 4