7(1)Section 6H (modification of codes or agreements) is amended as follows.E+W+S
(2)In subsection (1), for “a transmission licence or a distribution licence” substitute “a relevant licence”.
(3)For subsection (2) substitute—
“(2)The Authority may make a modification under subsection (1) only if it considers it necessary or desirable for the purpose of—
(a)implementing, or facilitating the implementation of, a determination made in accordance with regulations under section 6C, or
(b)implementing or facilitating the operation of section 6F or 6G.”
(4)For subsection (4) substitute—
“(4)Before making a modification under subsection (1) the Authority must—
(a)consult such persons as the Authority considers appropriate, and
(b)publish a notice—
(i)stating that it proposes to make the modification and its reasons for proposing to make it,
(ii)setting out the proposed modification and its effect, and
(iii)specifying the time within which representations may be made (which must not be less than the period of 28 days beginning with the day on which the notice is published).”
(5)In subsection (5), for “the Energy Act 2013” substitute “the Energy Act 2023”.
(6)In subsection (7), after “subsection” insert “(4) or”.
(7)Omit subsection (8).
(8)In the heading, after “Sections” insert “6C,”.
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 15 para. 7 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(2)(i)