PART 2 SUPPORT FOR ENERGY-INTENSIVE ACTIVITIES

EII support payments administrator costs14

1

On each calculation date the EII support payments administrator must calculate its costs in carrying out its functions under these Regulations for the previous month.

2

The costs referred to in paragraph (1) must not include costs in respect of which provision (including administrative provision) has been made for recovery by other means.

3

Subject to paragraph (2) the costs referred to in paragraph (1) may include—

a

costs, expenses and any other outgoings incurred in establishing and operating processes supporting the exercise of functions under these Regulations;

b

costs associated with the bringing or defending of legal proceedings arising out of action taken under these Regulations;

c

costs, expenses and any other amounts for which the EII support payments administrator may be legally liable (including to third parties);

d

costs reasonably incurred in connection with action taken under regulation 31.