# The Aerodromes (Noise Restrictions) (Rules and Procedures) Regulations 2003, Regulation 4: Competent authorities


(1) In the case of a relevant airport that is designated for the purposes of section 78 of the Civil Aviation Act 1982 , the Secretary of State shall be the competent authority in respect of all matters provided for by notice under that section and the airport operator shall be the competent authority in respect of all other matters for the purposes of these Regulations.
(2) In the case of a relevant airport not so designated the competent authority for the purposes of these Regulations shall be the airport operator.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1742/regulation/4 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/aerodromes-noise-restrictions-rules-and-procedures-regulations-2003/regulation-4
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