Regulation 3 Requirement for permit to use or discharge offshore chemicals
Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3), no person shall use or discharge any offshore chemical in the relevant area after the prescribed date otherwise than in accordance with the terms of, and conditions attached to, a permit.
Where a person is using or discharging any offshore chemical in connection with any offshore activity that began on or before the date on which these Regulations come into force, that person may continue to use or discharge that offshore chemical until—
such time as the Secretary of State may specify by notice; or
(if no notice is given by the Secretary of State in accordance with sub-paragraph (a)) the date after the day on which the period of two years commencing on the prescribed date expires.
A person using or discharging an offshore chemical in accordance with paragraph (2) shall provide the Secretary of State with such information as the Secretary of State may reasonably require for the purpose of performing her functions under these Regulations.