2(1)This section applies to the exercise of the power conferred by Article 14 of the Gas (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (S.I. 1996/275 (N.I. 2)) (modification of conditions of gas licences) by the Northern Ireland Regulator in response to the energy crisis.
(2)These provisions of Article 14 do not apply to the exercise of the power—
(a)paragraphs (2)(d), (3), (5) and (8)(c) (representations with respect to proposed modification);
(b)paragraph (10) (56 day standstill period before modification takes effect).
(3)If, before the Northern Ireland Regulator decides to proceed with the making of a proposed modification by the exercise of the power, the Department directs the Regulator not to make that modification, the Regulator shall comply with the direction.
(4)Article 14(7) has effect subject to sub-paragraph (2).
(5)An appeal may not be brought under Article 14B in respect of the exercise of the power.
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 4 para. 2 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 30(6)