PART 6Energy
Petroleum and geothermal energy in deep-level land
45Payment scheme
1
The Secretary of State may, by regulations, require relevant energy undertakings to make payments in respect of the proposed exercise, or exercise, of the right of use.
2
The regulations may require payments to be made—
a
to owners of relevant land or interests in relevant land;
b
to other persons for the benefit of areas in which relevant land is situated.
3
The regulations may—
a
specify the amount or amounts of payments;
b
make provision for determining the amount or amounts of payments.
4
The regulations may require relevant energy undertakings to provide the Secretary of State, or any other specified person, with specified information about—
a
the proposed exercise, or exercise, of the right of use;
b
the making of payments in accordance with regulations under this section.
5
Before making any regulations under this section, the Secretary of State must consult such persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.