# Energy Act 2023, Section 162: Designation etc

Extent: E+W+S

(1) The Secretary of State may by notice designate a person as the ISOP.
(2) A notice under subsection (1)—
(a) must specify the time from which the designation has effect;
(b) must be published by the Secretary of State as soon as reasonably practicable after the notice is given.
(3) The Secretary of State must ensure that a person is designated under subsection (1) at all times after a person is first designated (but at any time not more than one person may be designated).
(4) The Secretary of State may by notice revoke a person’s designation under subsection (1).
(5) A notice under subsection (4)—
(a) must specify the time from which the revocation has effect;
(b) must be published by the Secretary of State as soon as reasonably practicable after the notice is given.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/52/section/162 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/energy-act-2023/section-162
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