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3. In article 2 (interpretation)—
(a)in paragraph (1)—
(i)for the definition of “MCS”, substitute—
““MCS”, except in Schedule A1, means the Microgeneration Certification Scheme or equivalent schemes accredited in accordance with EN 45011(2)(1) or EN ISO/IEC 17065:2012(3)(2) which certify microgeneration products and installers in accordance with consistent standards;”; and
(ii)in the appropriate places insert the following definitions—
““commissioning date”, in relation to an installation, means the date on which the installation is commissioned;”;
““MCS-certified installation” has the meaning set out in Schedule A1 to this Order;”;
““pause period” has the meaning given in article 8A;”;
““tariff period” means one of the following periods—
the period beginning on 8th February 2016 and ending on 31st March 2016;
the period of 3 months beginning on 1st April 2016; or
any subsequent period of 3 months beginning on 1st July, 1st October, 1st January or 1st April;”;
(b)in paragraph (2), omit “MCS-certified installation”; and
(c)after paragraph (3), insert—
“(4) In this Order, a reference to a particular description of eligible installations is a reference to eligible installations of one of the descriptions in the first column of the table in Schedule 1A.”.
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