5.—(1) An authorisation granted under these Regulations may be granted in respect of more than one shipment, provided that—
(a)the radioactive waste or spent fuel to which it relates essentially has the same physical, chemical and radioactive characteristics; F1...
(b)the shipments are to be made from the same holder to the same consignee and involve the same competent authorities [F2; and
(c)where regulation 4(6), 4(7) or 4(8) applies in relation to a shipment and the shipment involves transit through one or more third countries, such transit is by the same frontier posts of entry to and exit from Northern Ireland, the European Union and any third country or countries concerned, unless otherwise agreed between the competent authorities of all countries concerned.]
(2) An authorisation cannot be valid for a period of more than three years from the date on which it is granted.
Textual Amendments
F1Word in reg. 5(1) omitted (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by virtue of The Transfrontier Shipment of Radioactive Waste and Spent Fuel (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1115), regs. 1, 6(a)
F2Reg. 5(1)(c) and word inserted (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by The Transfrontier Shipment of Radioactive Waste and Spent Fuel (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1115), regs. 1, 6(b)
Commencement Information
I1Reg. 5 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1