Regulation 4 Applications for a licenceI1
Northern Ireland
An application for a licence shall be made in writing to the authority, and shall include either—
(a)
a request that the licence specify a period (the “appraisal term”) during which the licence holder has the right to explore the licensed area before making an application for a storage permit; or
(b)
if no such period is requested, a statement of the reasons why such exploration is not considered necessary.