Paragraph 4

United Kingdom

(1)

F1Subject to sub-paragraph (1A), this paragraph applies where the F2OGA decides that an application for a works authorisation is to be considered further and is of the opinion, either on F3its own initiative (except in relation to the purpose mentioned in paragraph 6(b)) or in consequence of representations made to F4it by the applicant or any other person,—

(a)

that the route proposed for the pipeline or part of it in the application ought to be altered in a particular manner for any of the purposes mentioned in paragraph 6; or

(b)

that the capacity proposed for the pipeline or part of it in the application ought to be increased for any of the purposes mentioned in paragraph 6(b) or (d).

F5(1A)

This paragraph does not apply to the extent that the powers conferred by regulation 7 of the Storage of Carbon Dioxide (Access to Infrastructure) Regulations 2011 are exercisable in relation to the matters mentioned in sub-paragraph (1)(a) or (b).

(2)

Where this paragraph applies, the F6OGA shall, before deciding whether to issue an authorisation in consequence of the application, serve notice of F7its opinion—

(a)

on the applicant; and

(b)

where the opinion relates to an alteration of the route proposed for the pipeline or part of it on—

(i)

any persons whom the OGA considers are likely to be affected by the alteration; or

(ii)

any person appearing to the OGA to represent such persons.

(3)

In any notice of F8its opinion served under this paragraph the F9OGA shall state the reasons for its opinion except any reason which F10it considers that it would be against the national interest to state.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Words in Sch. 2 para. 4(1) inserted (16.9.2011) by The Storage of Carbon Dioxide (Access to Infrastructure) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/2305), reg. 1, Sch. para. 12(a)
F2: Word in Sch. 2 para. 4(1) substituted (1.10.2016) by Energy Act 2016 (c. 20), s. 84(3), Sch. 1 para. 33(2)(a); S.I. 2016/920, reg. 2(a)
F3: Word in Sch. 2 para. 4(1) substituted (1.10.2016) by Energy Act 2016 (c. 20), s. 84(3), Sch. 1 para. 33(2)(b); S.I. 2016/920, reg. 2(a)
F4: Word in Sch. 2 para. 4(1) substituted (1.10.2016) by Energy Act 2016 (c. 20), s. 84(3), Sch. 1 para. 33(2)(c); S.I. 2016/920, reg. 2(a)
F5: Sch. 2 para. 4(1A) inserted (16.9.2011) by The Storage of Carbon Dioxide (Access to Infrastructure) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/2305), reg. 1, Sch. para. 12(b)
F6: Word in Sch. 2 para. 4(2) substituted (1.10.2016) by Energy Act 2016 (c. 20), s. 84(3), Sch. 1 para. 33(3)(a); S.I. 2016/920, reg. 2(a)
F7: Word in Sch. 2 para. 4(2) substituted (1.10.2016) by Energy Act 2016 (c. 20), s. 84(3), Sch. 1 para. 33(3)(b); S.I. 2016/920, reg. 2(a)
F8: Word in Sch. 2 para. 4(3) substituted (1.10.2016) by Energy Act 2016 (c. 20), s. 84(3), Sch. 1 para. 33(4)(b); S.I. 2016/920, reg. 2(a)
F9: Word in Sch. 2 para. 4(3) substituted (1.10.2016) by Energy Act 2016 (c. 20), s. 84(3), Sch. 1 para. 33(4)(a); S.I. 2016/920, reg. 2(a)
F10: Word in Sch. 2 para. 4(3) substituted (1.10.2016) by Energy Act 2016 (c. 20), s. 84(3), Sch. 1 para. 33(4)(c); S.I. 2016/920, reg. 2(a)