Section 35D Rules under section 35B: minor or urgent variationsF1

(1)

This section applies if the Authority proposes to issue revised rules under section 35B and, in the view of the Authority, the revision or each of the revisions proposed to be made is—

(a)

a revision for which consultation is unnecessary, or

(b)

a revision that it is necessary or desirable to make without delay.

(2)

Section 35C does not apply to the proposed revised rules.

(3)

Once the Authority has issued the revised rules, it must give notice as soon as reasonably practicable of—

(a)

the issuing of the revised rules, and

(b)

as regards each revision contained in them, whether in the view of the Authority the revision falls within paragraph (a) or (b) of subsection (1).

(4)

Notice under subsection (3) is to be given to the relevant persons mentioned in section 35C(2).

(5)

Unless the Authority gives notice that a revision in revised rules is in the view of the Authority a revision falling within subsection (1)(a), the revision ceases to have effect at the end of the period of six months beginning with the day after that on which the revised rules are issued.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Ss. 35B-35D inserted (24.2.2025) by Water (Special Measures) Act 2025 (c. 5), ss. 1(3), 17(2)(b)

Notes on Remuneration and governance

Textual amendments

F1: S. 35A and preceding cross-heading inserted (1.10.2004) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 50, 105(3); S.I. 2004/2528, art. 2(g)
F2: S. 35A cross-heading substituted (24.2.2025) by Water (Special Measures) Act 2025 (c. 5), ss. 1(2), 17(2)(b)