Section 16 Procedure relating to modifications under section 14I1

England, Wales and Scotland

(1)

Before making a modification under section 14, a relevant authority must consult—

(a)

the holder of any electricity licence proposed to be modified,

(b)

the Independent System Operator and Planner,

(c)

the GEMA or the Secretary of State (depending on which relevant authority is proposing to make the modification), and

(d)

such other persons as the relevant authority considers appropriate.

(2)

Subsection (1) may be satisfied by consultation carried out before the passing of this Act (as well as by consultation carried out after that time).

(3)

A relevant authority must publish details of any modifications made by it under section 14 as soon as reasonably practicable after they are made.

(4)

A relevant authority may exclude from publication under subsection (3) any information the publication of which would be likely to prejudice the commercial interests of any person.

(5)

In this section, “the Independent System Operator and Planner” means the person for the time being designated under section 162(1) of the Energy Act 2023.

Annotations

Commencement

I1: S. 16 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 118(1)(f)