Paragraph 1

Before—

(a)

refusing an application for approval as an Operator made under regulation 4 (whether or not pursuant to paragraph 1(1) of Schedule 2);

(b)

withdrawing an Operator’s approval under regulation 7(2);

(c)

giving a direction under regulation 8;

(d)

exercising any power conferred by paragraph 1(3) of Schedule 2;

(e)

exercising the power to refuse leave under paragraph 2(2) of Schedule 2; or

(f)

giving a direction under paragraph 2(4) of Schedule 2, the Treasury shall—

(i)

give written notice of their intention to do so to the Operator;

(ii)

take such steps as they consider reasonably practicable to bring the notice to the attention of system-users; and

(iii)

publish the notice in such manner as they think appropriate for bringing it to the attention of other persons who are, in their opinion, likely to be affected.