51.—(1) In the application of these Regulations to SEPA where it is carrying on, or intends to carry on, a controlled activity, and subject to paragraph (2), any functions conferred on SEPA by these Regulations shall instead be carried out by the Scottish Ministers.
(2) Paragraph (1) does not apply to regulations 12(a), 17, 18(2), 27 to 31, 39, 46 to 49 and 52.