Determination of emission allowance on plant closure or plant variation8
1
Paragraph (2) applies where the regulator receives notification by the operator of—
a
the closure of a participating plant; or
b
the variation of the operation of a participating plant which will cause it not to be a large combustion plant.
2
Where this paragraph applies, the regulator must—
a
determine the amount of the reduction of the emission allowance in relation to the participating plant to which the notification of closure or variation relates for the calendar year in which the closure or variation will take effect; and
b
vary the permit for the participating plant accordingly.
3
Where a determination is made by the NRBW, SEPA or the Chief Inspector—
a
the NRBW, SEPA or the Chief Inspector, as the case may be, must notify the Agency of the closure or variation and the amount of the reduction within 10 working days of the receipt of the notification of closure or variation; and
b
the Agency must record the closure or variation on the register and amend the emission allowance for the participating plant recorded in the register within 10 working days of receipt of the notification of the amount of the reduction.
4
Where a determination is made by the Agency, the Agency must record the closure or variation on the register and amend the emission allowance for the participating plant recorded in the register within 10 working days of receipt of the notification of closure or variation.