PART 5Charging schemes

Charges in respect of EU greenhouse gas emissions trading scheme17

1

Section 41A of the 1995 Act23 is amended as follows.

2

In subsection (1)—

a

in the opening words, for “new Agencies” substitute “charging authorities”;

b

in the closing words, for “new Agency” substitute “charging authority”.

3

In subsection (1C)—

a

for “new Agency” substitute “charging authority”;

b

after “Secretary of State” insert “, the Welsh Ministers”.

4

In subsection (2)—

a

in paragraph (b), for “SEPA” substitute “another charging authority”;

b

in the closing words—

i

for “SEPA” substitute “that other charging authority”;

ii

after “Secretary of State” insert “, the Welsh Ministers”.

5

In subsection (3), for “SEPA” substitute “the relevant charging authority”.

6

In subsection (5)—

a

at the beginning, insert “The Natural Resources Body for Wales and”;

b

for “it receives” substitute “they receive”.

7

In subsection (7), in the appropriate place insert—

  • “charging authority” means the Agency, the Natural Resources Body for Wales or SEPA;