# The Planning (Hazardous Substances) Regulations 2015, Paragraph 10


Hazardous substances consent is not required for the presence of a hazardous substance for the purposes of—
(a) the offshore exploration and exploitation of minerals, including hydrocarbons; or
(b) the storage of gas at underground offshore sites including both dedicated storage sites and sites where exploration and exploitation of minerals, including hydrocarbons are also carried out.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2015/627/schedule/2/paragraph/10 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/planning-hazardous-substances-regulations-2015/schedule-2/paragraph-10
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