Article 7 Exemptions in respect of conveyance of gas from an LNG import facility

Subject to paragraph (3), a relevant transporter shall, except in so far as the Secretary of State consents to his not doing so, comply with any direction given by the Secretary of State to supply to the Secretary of State, the relevant gas transporter, the Authority or the Health and Safety Executive such information as may be specified or described in the direction concerning the LNG import facility relevant to the operation of a pipe-line system operated by a relevant gas transporter.

Before issuing a direction under paragraph (1) the Secretary of State shall consult the relevant transporter, the relevant gas transporter, the Authority and the Health and Safety Executive.

A relevant transporter shall not be in breach of this condition if he is prevented from complying with a direction by an incident beyond his control.