Paragraph 2 InterpretationI1

In this Schedule—

• “alternative apparatus” means alternative apparatus adequate to enable the undertaker in question to fulfil its statutory functions in a manner not less efficient than previously;

• “apparatus” means, in the case of a gas undertaker, any mains, pipes or other apparatus belonging to or maintained by a gas transporter for the purposes of gas supply;

  1. (a)

     “functions” includes powers and duties;

  2. (b)

     “in” in a context referring to apparatus or alternative apparatus in land includes a reference to apparatus or alternative apparatus under, over, across, along or upon land;

  3. (c)

     “plan” includes a section and description of the works to be executed;

• “promoter” means the undertaker as defined in article 8 (benefit of order) of this Order;

• “undertaker” means a gas transporter (save for National Grid Gas plc) within the meaning of Part 1 of the Gas Act 1986.