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F1Sch. 13 repealed (S.) (27.5.1997) by 1997 c. 11, ss. 3, 6(2), Sch. 1 Pt. II (with s. 5, Sch. 3)
[F25(1)This paragraph makes provision for the advertisement of the first and second lists prepared by a mineral planning authority.E+W
(2)The mineral planning authority shall advertise each of the first and second lists by causing to be published, in each of two successive weeks, in one or more newspapers circulating in its area, notice of the list having been prepared.
(3)In respect of each of those lists, such notice shall—
(a)state that the list has been prepared by the authority; and
(b)specify one or more places within the area of the authority at which the list may be inspected, and in respect of each such place specify the times (which shall be reasonable times) during which facilities for inspection of the list will be afforded.
(4)In respect of the first list, such notice shall—
(a)be first published no later than the day upon which expires the period of three months from the date upon which the provisions of this Schedule come into force;
(b)explain the general effect of a mineral site being classified as a dormant site or, as the case may be, as an active Phase I site or an active Phase II site;
(c)explain the consequences which will occur if no application is made under paragraph 9 below in respect of an active Phase I site included in the list by the date specified in the list for that site;
(d)explain the effects for any dormant or active Phase I or II site not included in the list of its not being included in the list and—
(i)set out the right to make an application to the authority for that site to be included in the list;
(ii)set out the date by which such an application must be made; and
(iii)state that the owner of such a site has a right of appeal against any decision of the authority upon such an application; and
(e)explain that the owner of an active Phase I site has a right to apply for postponement of the date specified in the list for the making of an application under paragraph 9 below, and set out the date by which an application for such postponement must be made.
(5)In respect of the second list, such notice shall—
(a)be first published no later than the day upon which expires the period of three years, or such longer period as the Secretary of State may by order specify, from the date upon which the provisions of this Schedule come into force; and
(b)explain the consequences which will occur if no application is made under paragraph 9 below in respect of an active Phase II site included in the list by the date specified in the list for that site.
(6)The power of the Secretary of State to make an order under sub-paragraph (5) above shall be exercisable by statutory instrument; and any statutory instrument containing such an order shall be subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.]
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Amendments (Textual)
F2Sch. 13 repealed (S.) (27.5.1997) by 1997 c. 11, ss. 3, 6(2), Sch. 1 Pt. II (with s. 5, Sch. 3)
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 13 wholly in force at 1.1.1997; Sch. 13 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 125(3); Sch. 13 in force for E.W. at 1.11.1995 by S.I. 1995/2765, art. 2; Sch. 13 in force for S. at 1.1.1997 by S.I. 1996/2857, art. 2
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