F1SCHEDULE 4ASolid biomass which is wood: Criteria for woodfuel quality

Annotations:

F22B

1

If the Secretary of State considers that there is a significant disruption or a threat of a significant disruption to the supply of wood pellets to Great Britain, the Secretary of State may by notice temporarily disapply the requirement in paragraph 2.

2

Before disapplying the requirement, the Secretary of State must—

a

obtain the consent of the Scottish Ministers; and

b

consult the Welsh Ministers.

3

A notice under sub-paragraph (1) must specify the period for which the requirement will be disapplied, which must not be longer than 12 months.

4

The Secretary of State must publish a notice under sub-paragraph (1) in such manner as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.