Regulation 11 Variation of a leaded petrol permit

(1)

While a leaded petrol permit is in force, the permit holder may apply in writing to the Secretary of State to vary—

(a)

the nominated filling stations specified in the permit, or

(b)

the terms of the mandatory condition specified in accordance with paragraph 1(b) of Schedule 2.

(2)

On receipt of an application under paragraph (1), the Secretary of State may—

(a)

grant the variation on the terms set out in the permit holder’s application,

(b)

grant the variation on such terms and subject to such conditions as appear to the Secretary of State appropriate, or

(c)

reject the application.

(3)

In determining an application, the Secretary of State shall take into account the desirability of ensuring that as widespread and continuous a supply of the annual leaded petrol allocation is achieved throughout the United Kingdom as is reasonably practicable.

(4)

Where the Secretary of State varies a leaded petrol permit in accordance with sub-paragraph (2)(a) or (b), the Secretary of State shall issue the permit holder with a variation notice specifying—

(a)

the leaded petrol permit to which the notice applies,

(b)

the nominated filling stations as varied by the notice, and

(c)

any terms and conditions which apply to the permit as a result of the variation,

and following its issue a variation notice shall be treated as a term of the leaded petrol permit to which it applies.