PART 9STATEMENTS OF NATIONAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS

Modification of SNRPs by consent52

1

Subject to regulation 50 and to the following provisions of this regulation, the Department may modify the conditions of a SNRP if the SNRP holder consents to the modifications.

2

Before making modifications under this regulation, the Department shall give notice—

a

stating that it proposes to make the modifications and setting out their effect;

b

stating the reasons why it proposes to make the modifications; and

c

specifying the period (not being less than 28 days from the date of publication of the notice) within which representations or objections with respect to the proposed modifications may be made,

and shall, before making the modifications, consider any representations or objections which are duly made and not withdrawn.

3

A notice under paragraph (2) shall be given—

a

by publishing the notice in such manner as the Department considers appropriate for the purpose of bringing the notice to the attention of persons likely to be affected by the making of the modifications; and

b

by serving a copy of the notice on the SNRP holder.