Paragraph 117 F1

After regulation 13 insert—

“Licences for sites which cease to be ONR regulated sites

13A

(1)

Where this regulation applies a licence granted by, or treated as granted by, the ONR is to be treated on and after the relevant date as a licence granted by the relevant licensing authority.

(2)

This regulation applies where—

(a)

the site in respect of which the licence was granted ceases to be an ONR regulated site; and

(b)

the licence mentioned in sub-paragraph (a) remained in force immediately before the date on which the site ceased to be an ONR regulated site.

(3)

In this regulation—

(a)

“relevant date” means, in relation to a site, the date on which the site ceased to be an ONR regulated site;

(b)

“relevant licensing authority” means the licensing authority for the site determined in accordance with Schedule 1.

Licences for sites which become ONR regulated sites

13B

(1)

Where this regulation applies a licence granted by, or treated as granted by, a licensing authority (other than the ONR) is to be treated on and after the relevant date as a licence granted by the ONR.

(2)

This regulation applies where—

(a)

the site in respect of which the licence was granted becomes an ONR regulated site; and

(b)

the licence mentioned in sub-paragraph (a) remained in force immediately before the date on which the site became an ONR regulated site.

(3)

In this regulation “relevant date” means, in relation to a site, the date on which the site became an ONR regulated site.”.