PART 3Variations of conditions in permits
F1Variation of operation of medium combustion plant12B
1
Where an operator proposes to vary (“the proposed variation”) the operation of a medium combustion plant, the operator must—
a
give notice to the Secretary of State of the proposed variation; and
b
supply such information as the Secretary of State requests in order that the Secretary of State may consider whether or not to approve the variation and what, if any, variation of the permit may be required.
2
The operator must not put into effect the proposed variation unless and until the operator receives a notice under paragraph (3) approving the variation.
3
The Secretary of State must, as soon as possible after the notice under paragraph (1) is received, give notice to the operator—
a
approving the proposed variation, together with any varied conditions in the permit; or
b
refusing the proposed variation, together with reasons for that decision.
4
Subject to regulation 9A(1), where the Secretary of State approves a proposed variation, the conditions in the permit may be varied as the Secretary of State thinks fit.