4(1)[F1Subject to sub-paragraph (1A),] this paragraph applies where the [F2OGA] decides that an application for a works authorisation is to be considered further and is of the opinion, either on [F3its] own initiative (except in relation to the purpose mentioned in paragraph 6(b)) or in consequence of representations made to [F4it] by the applicant or any other person,—U.K.
(a)that the route proposed for the pipeline or part of it in the application ought to be altered in a particular manner for any of the purposes mentioned in paragraph 6; or
(b)that the capacity proposed for the pipeline or part of it in the application ought to be increased for any of the purposes mentioned in paragraph 6(b) or (d).
[F5(1A)This paragraph does not apply to the extent that the powers conferred by regulation 7 of the Storage of Carbon Dioxide (Access to Infrastructure) Regulations 2011 are exercisable in relation to the matters mentioned in sub-paragraph (1)(a) or (b).]
(2)Where this paragraph applies, the [F6OGA] shall, before deciding whether to issue an authorisation in consequence of the application, serve notice of [F7its] opinion—
(a)on the applicant; and
(b)where the opinion relates to an alteration of the route proposed for the pipeline or part of it on—
(i)any persons whom the [F6OGA] considers are likely to be affected by the alteration; or
(ii)any person appearing to the [F6OGA] to represent such persons.
(3)In any notice of [F8its] opinion served under this paragraph the [F9OGA] shall state the reasons for [F8its] opinion except any reason which [F10it] considers that it would be against the national interest to state.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in Sch. 2 para. 4(1) inserted (16.9.2011) by The Storage of Carbon Dioxide (Access to Infrastructure) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/2305), reg. 1, Sch. para. 12(a)
F2Word in Sch. 2 para. 4(1) substituted (1.10.2016) by Energy Act 2016 (c. 20), s. 84(3), Sch. 1 para. 33(2)(a); S.I. 2016/920, reg. 2(a)
F3Word in Sch. 2 para. 4(1) substituted (1.10.2016) by Energy Act 2016 (c. 20), s. 84(3), Sch. 1 para. 33(2)(b); S.I. 2016/920, reg. 2(a)
F4Word in Sch. 2 para. 4(1) substituted (1.10.2016) by Energy Act 2016 (c. 20), s. 84(3), Sch. 1 para. 33(2)(c); S.I. 2016/920, reg. 2(a)
F5Sch. 2 para. 4(1A) inserted (16.9.2011) by The Storage of Carbon Dioxide (Access to Infrastructure) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/2305), reg. 1, Sch. para. 12(b)
F6Word in Sch. 2 para. 4(2) substituted (1.10.2016) by Energy Act 2016 (c. 20), s. 84(3), Sch. 1 para. 33(3)(a); S.I. 2016/920, reg. 2(a)
F7Word in Sch. 2 para. 4(2) substituted (1.10.2016) by Energy Act 2016 (c. 20), s. 84(3), Sch. 1 para. 33(3)(b); S.I. 2016/920, reg. 2(a)
F8Word in Sch. 2 para. 4(3) substituted (1.10.2016) by Energy Act 2016 (c. 20), s. 84(3), Sch. 1 para. 33(4)(b); S.I. 2016/920, reg. 2(a)
F9Word in Sch. 2 para. 4(3) substituted (1.10.2016) by Energy Act 2016 (c. 20), s. 84(3), Sch. 1 para. 33(4)(a); S.I. 2016/920, reg. 2(a)
F10Word in Sch. 2 para. 4(3) substituted (1.10.2016) by Energy Act 2016 (c. 20), s. 84(3), Sch. 1 para. 33(4)(c); S.I. 2016/920, reg. 2(a)