Regulation 9 Insertion of article 23A (maintenance of bridges and cantilevered structures)

After article 23 insert—

“Maintenance of bridges and cantilevered structures

23A

(1)

Article 4 applies to a deposit, removal activity or works activity carried on for the purpose of maintaining the ancillary assets of a bridge or cantilevered structure which is over the sea.

(2)

In paragraph (1) “ancillary assets” means those parts of the bridge or cantilevered structure which do not form part of its structure, including lights, signage, drainage, fencing, pathways and road surfaces.

(3)

Paragraph (1) is subject to the condition that the activity is carried on wholly within the external perimeter of the bridge or structure being maintained.”.