# The Air Navigation (Overseas Territories) (Environmental Standards) Order 2024, Article 7: Validity of noise certificate


(1) Subject to paragraph (2), any noise certificate issued by the Governor under article 6(1) remains valid indefinitely.
(2) A noise certificate immediately ceases to be valid where—
(a) the certificate is suspended under article 12(1) or (2);
(b) the certificate is revoked under article 12(2);
(c) the aircraft, or any part of it, is modified in a way that affects its ability to comply with the applicable noise standards;
(d) there is a breach of any condition imposed under article 6.
(3) Where a noise certificate has ceased to be valid under paragraph (2)(a), it becomes valid again at such time as the Governor lifts the suspension under article 12(6).
(4) Where a noise certificate ceases to be valid under paragraph (2)(c), the operator must apply for a new certificate in accordance with article 6.
(5) Where a noise certificate has ceased to be valid under paragraph (2)(d), it becomes valid again as soon as the relevant condition is again complied with.
(6) Subject to paragraph (2), where a noise certificate becomes valid again as mentioned in paragraph (3) or (5), that certificate remains valid indefinitely.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/378/article/7 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/air-navigation-overseas-territories-environmental-standards-order-2024/article-7
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