Paragraph 3 Mergers of public bodies
(1)
Sub-paragraphs (2) to (5) apply where a participant (“A”) merges with another participant (“B”) in year 1 (“the merger”) to form a new public body (“C”).
(2)
C must notify the administrator of the merger.
(3)
Where A or B had a residual measurement list before the merger, C must compile such a list from the residual supplies of A or B or, as appropriate, both.
(4)
C must—
(a)
apply for registration as a participant in accordance with article 11; and
(b)
comply with this Order as if C existed for the whole of year 1.
(5)
Subject to the registration of C, the administrator must cancel the registration of A and B for the remainder of the phase.