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Explanatory note

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(This note is not part of the Order)

This Order dissolves the Office of the Renewable Fuels Agency (“the RFA”) and transfers its functions to the Secretary of State (articles 3 and 4).

Article 5 of the Order transfers the property, rights and liabilities of the RFA to the Secretary of State, except rights and liabilities under contracts of employment.

Article 6 provides for the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 to apply to the transfer of the RFA’s functions.

Article 7 makes amendments to the Renewable Transport Fuel Obligations Order 2007 which are consequent upon the transfer.