# Gas (1996 Order) (Commencement) Order (Northern Ireland) 1996, Article 3: Transitional provisions


Article 35 of the 1996 Order shall not have effect in relation to any works for the construction of a major pipeline executed before 10th December 1996 and accordingly a person may execute such works without the consent of the Director provided that—
(a) the Director may grant a consent under that Article in relation to any works which are, or are expected to be, executed on or after that date; and
(b) anything which it is necessary or expedient to do with a view to, or otherwise in connection with, the obtaining or granting of a consent under that Article in relation to such works may be done by or in relation to the Director.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/1996/216/article/3 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/gas-1996-order-commencement-order-northern-ireland-1996/article-3
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