Regulation 5 Substitution of regulation 3 (requirement for permits)

For regulation 3, substitute—

“Permits

3.

(1)

Subject to paragraph (2), a person must not operate an offshore combustion installation—

(a)

without a permit; and

(b)

otherwise than in accordance with the conditions in that permit.

(2)

Where a permit has yet to be granted in respect of an offshore combustion installation which is equipped with a medium combustion plant, paragraph (1) applies from the relevant date.

(3)

A person must apply for a permit in writing to the Secretary of State.”.