PART 2Stationary installations

CHAPTER 1Permits

Applications for and grant of permits10

1

The operator of an installation (other than an excluded installation) may apply to the regulator for a greenhouse gas emissions permit to carry out a regulated activity at the installation.

2

The operator of an excluded installation may apply to the regulator for an excluded installation emissions permit to carry out a regulated activity at the installation.

3

However, an application may not be made—

a

under paragraph (1) or (2) where a permit has already been granted in respect of the installation and continues to have effect; or

b

under paragraph (2) where an excluded installation emissions permit has been granted in respect of the installation and has been surrendered or revoked.

4

Following an application under paragraph (1) or (2), the permit must be granted if the regulator is satisfied that—

a

the application is duly made, and

b

at the time that the permit is granted (or, if later, has effect) the applicant will be capable of monitoring and reporting emissions from the installation in accordance with—

i

the monitoring and reporting requirements of the greenhouse gas emissions permit, or

ii

the monitoring and reporting conditions of the excluded installations permit,

but must otherwise be refused.

5

A permit may be granted under this regulation in respect of more than one installation on the same site, provided that they are operated by the same operator.

6

Paragraph 1 of Schedule 4 makes further provision about applications for permits.

7

Paragraph 2 of Schedule 4 makes provision about the contents of greenhouse gas emissions permits, and paragraph 3 of Schedule 5 makes provision about the contents of excluded installation emissions permits.