Regulation 4 Amendment of regulation 6

in paragraph (2), after sub-paragraph (a) insert—

“(aa)

(where the metadata relates to a spatial data set corresponding to the themes listed in Annex I to the Directive or to a spatial data service relating to such a data set) the conformity of that data set or data service with the requirements as to interoperability set out in regulation 6A;”;

after paragraph (2) insert—

“(2A)

The information in paragraph (2)(aa) regarding conformity with requirements as to interoperability must be included from the date by which the requirements in question apply.”; and

in paragraph (5), for “24th December” substitute “3rd December”.