PART 2Control of water abstraction
Role of Ministers
12Conditions of approval
1
If the Scottish Ministers approve a qualifying abstraction, they may—
a
specify the period for which their approval has effect,
b
attach conditions to their approval.
2
Conditions under subsection (1)(b) may—
a
impose restrictions on—
i
the rate at which water may be abstracted (above the relevant threshold),
ii
the purposes for which the water may be used,
b
require that particular steps be taken in relation to the abstraction or any associated operations,
c
relate to compensation for any adverse impact of a specific kind caused by the abstraction,
d
concern such other matters as the Scottish Ministers consider to be relevant.
3
It is the holder who is subject to any conditions attached under subsection (1)(b).
4
Except with the Scottish Ministers’ prior consent, their approval of a qualifying abstraction is not transferable by the holder to another person.
5
After consulting the holder, the Scottish Ministers may—
a
under subsection (1)(a), extend any period specified under that subsection,
b
under subsection (1)(b)—
i
vary or remove any conditions attached to their approval, or
ii
attach new conditions to their approval.