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Part 1 The Civil Nuclear IndustryPrevious MatchNext Match
Chapter 1 Nuclear decommissioningPrevious MatchNext Match
Implementation of strategies and plansPrevious MatchNext Match
15.Duty to decommission and clean up installations and sitesPrevious MatchNext Match
16.Duties to operate installations and to provide treatment etc.Previous MatchNext Match
17.Duty to use installations etc. for purposes of NDAPrevious MatchNext Match
18.Directions by NDA to the person with controlPrevious MatchNext Match
19.Designation as a related site for the purposes of s. 18Previous MatchNext Match
20.Duty to comply with directions under s. 18Previous MatchNext Match
Financial provisionsPrevious MatchNext Match
21.Financial responsibilities of NDAPrevious MatchNext Match
25.Government guarantees for NDA borrowingPrevious MatchNext Match
28.Taxation of NDA activities chargeable under miscellaneous provisionsPrevious MatchNext Match
29.Disregard for tax purposes of cancellation etc. of provisionsPrevious MatchNext Match
30.Disregard for tax purposes of provisions recognised by NDAPrevious MatchNext Match
Nuclear Decommissioning Funding AccountPrevious MatchNext Match
Supplementary provisions of Chapter 1 of Part 1Previous MatchNext Match
Chapter 2 Transfers relating to nuclear undertakingsPrevious MatchNext Match
Extinguishment of undertakings and tax lossesPrevious MatchNext Match
Supplementary provisions of Chapter 2 of Part 1Previous MatchNext Match
Chapter 3 Civil Nuclear ConstabularyPrevious MatchNext Match
Jurisdiction and powers of ConstabularyPrevious MatchNext Match
Rights etc. of members of the ConstabularyPrevious MatchNext Match
Supplementary provisions of Chapter 3 of Part 1Previous MatchNext Match
Chapter 4 Authorisations relating to radioactive wastePrevious MatchNext Match
Chapter 5 Miscellaneous provisions relating to nuclear industryPrevious MatchNext Match
Part 2 Sustainability and Renewable Energy SourcesPrevious MatchNext Match
Chapter 2 Offshore production of energyPrevious MatchNext Match
Renewable Energy ZonesPrevious MatchNext Match
84.Exploitation of areas outside the territorial sea for energy productionPrevious MatchNext Match
85.Application of criminal law to renewable energy installations etc.Previous MatchNext Match
87.Application of civil law to renewable energy installations etc.Previous MatchNext Match
88.Orders in Council under ss. 85 and 87Previous MatchNext Match
Application of 1989 Act offshorePrevious MatchNext Match
89.Activities offshore requiring 1989 Act licencesPrevious MatchNext Match
90.Modification of licence conditions for offshore transmission and distributionPrevious MatchNext Match
91.Extension of transmission licences offshorePrevious MatchNext Match
92.Competitive tenders for offshore transmission licencesPrevious MatchNext Match
93.Consents for generating stations offshorePrevious MatchNext Match
94.Application of regulations under 1989 Act offshorePrevious MatchNext Match
Supplementary provisions of Chapter 2 of Part 2Previous MatchNext Match
Chapter 3 Decommissioning of offshore installationsPrevious MatchNext Match
Decommissioning programmesPrevious MatchNext Match
105.Requirement to prepare decommissioning programmesPrevious MatchNext Match
105A.Section 105 notices: supplementalPrevious MatchNext Match
106.Approval of decommissioning programmesPrevious MatchNext Match
107.Failure to submit or rejection of decommissioning programmesPrevious MatchNext Match
108.Reviews and revisions of decommissioning programmesPrevious MatchNext Match
Implementation of decommissioning programmesPrevious MatchNext Match
Supplementary provisions of Chapter 3 of Part 2Previous MatchNext Match
Chapter 4 Renewables obligations relating to electricityPrevious MatchNext Match
115.Discharge of renewables obligation in Great Britain by paymentPrevious MatchNext Match
116.Issue of green certificates in Great BritainPrevious MatchNext Match
117.Use of green certificates issued in Northern IrelandPrevious MatchNext Match
118.Distributions to Northern Ireland suppliersPrevious MatchNext Match
119.Supplementary provision relating to renewables obligation in Great BritainPrevious MatchNext Match
121.GEMA’s power to act on behalf of Northern Ireland regulatorPrevious MatchNext Match
121A. GEMA’s power to act on behalf of Northern Ireland regulator in issuing guarantees of origin of renewables electricityPrevious MatchNext Match
122.Consultation in relation to Northern Ireland renewables orders
123.Modification of conditions of Northern Ireland electricity licences
Chapter 5 Renewable transport fuel obligationsPrevious MatchNext Match
124.Imposition of renewable transport fuel obligationsPrevious MatchNext Match
125.Appointment of the AdministratorPrevious MatchNext Match
125A.General functions of the AdministratorPrevious MatchNext Match
125B.Functions of the Administrator: supplementaryPrevious MatchNext Match
125C.Transfer of functions to new AdministratorPrevious MatchNext Match
126.Determinations of amounts of transport fuelPrevious MatchNext Match
127.Renewable transport fuel certificatesPrevious MatchNext Match
128.Discharge of obligation by paymentPrevious MatchNext Match
131A.Disclosure of information held by Revenue and CustomsPrevious MatchNext Match
131B.Further disclosure of informationPrevious MatchNext Match
131D.Recycled carbon fuel and nuclear-derived fuelPrevious MatchNext Match
132.Interpretation of Chapter 5 of Part 2Previous MatchNext Match
Part 3 Energy RegulationPrevious MatchNext Match
Chapter 1 Electricity trading and transmissionPrevious MatchNext Match
133.“New trading and transmission arrangements”Previous MatchNext Match
134.Power to modify licence conditionsPrevious MatchNext Match
135.Alteration of transmission activities requiring licencePrevious MatchNext Match
137.New standard conditions for transmission licencesPrevious MatchNext Match
138.Conversion of existing transmission licencesPrevious MatchNext Match
140.Duties to provide information etc. to Secretary of StatePrevious MatchNext Match
142.Interpretation of Chapter 1 of Part 3Previous MatchNext Match
143.Amendments consequential on Chapter 1 of Part 3Previous MatchNext Match
Chapter 2 Interconnectors for electricity and gasPrevious MatchNext Match
Electricity interconnectorsPrevious MatchNext Match
145.Operators of electricity interconnectors to be licensedPrevious MatchNext Match
146.Standard conditions for electricity interconnectorsPrevious MatchNext Match
147.Consequential amendments of the 1989 ActPrevious MatchNext Match
148.Grant of electricity interconnector licences to existing operatorsPrevious MatchNext Match
Gas interconnectorsPrevious MatchNext Match
149.Operators of gas interconnectors to be licensedPrevious MatchNext Match
150.Standard conditions for gas interconnectorsPrevious MatchNext Match
151.Disapplication of existing regimesPrevious MatchNext Match
152.Grant of gas interconnector licences to existing operatorsPrevious MatchNext Match
153.Extraterritorial application of Gas Act 1986Previous MatchNext Match
Chapter 3 Special administration regime for energy licenseesPrevious MatchNext Match
Restrictions on other insolvency proceduresPrevious MatchNext Match
160.Restrictions on winding-up ordersPrevious MatchNext Match
161.Restrictions on voluntary winding upPrevious MatchNext Match
162.Restrictions on making of ordinary administration ordersPrevious MatchNext Match
163.Restrictions on administrator appointments by creditors etc.Previous MatchNext Match
164.Restrictions on enforcement of securityPrevious MatchNext Match
Financial support for companies in administrationPrevious MatchNext Match
Licence modifications relating to energy administrationPrevious MatchNext Match
Supplemental provision of Chapter 3 of Part 3Previous MatchNext Match
Chapter 4 Further provisions about regulationPrevious MatchNext Match
Part 4 Miscellaneous and SupplementalPrevious MatchNext Match
International agreements relating to pipelines and offshore installationsPrevious MatchNext Match
Supplementary provision relating to functions of Secretary of State and GEMAPrevious MatchNext Match
SupplementalPrevious MatchNext Match
192.Powers exercisable by statutory instrumentPrevious MatchNext Match
193.Service of notifications and other documentsPrevious MatchNext Match
194.Notifications and documents in electronic formPrevious MatchNext Match
195.Timing and location of things done electronicallyPrevious MatchNext Match
198.Short title, commencement and extentPrevious MatchNext Match
SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE 1Previous MatchNext Match
The Nuclear Decommissioning AuthorityPrevious MatchNext Match
SCHEDULE 2Previous MatchNext Match
Procedural requirements applicable to NDA’s strategyPrevious MatchNext Match
SCHEDULE 3Previous MatchNext Match
Procedural requirements applicable to NDA’s annual plansPrevious MatchNext Match
SCHEDULE 4Previous MatchNext Match
Supplemental taxation provisions for exempt activitiesPrevious MatchNext Match
Exempt activities to be separate tradePrevious MatchNext Match
Accounting periods of companies carrying on exempt activitiesPrevious MatchNext Match
Charges on income in connection with exempt activitiesPrevious MatchNext Match
Finance leasing of plant and machineryPrevious MatchNext Match
Residue of qualifying expenditure on industrial buildingsPrevious MatchNext Match
SCHEDULE 5Previous MatchNext Match
Supplementary provisions about nuclear transfer schemesPrevious MatchNext Match
Identification of property to which scheme appliesPrevious MatchNext Match
Property, rights and liabilities that may be transferredPrevious MatchNext Match
Dividing and modifying transferor’s property, rights and liabilitiesPrevious MatchNext Match
Obligation to effect transfers etc. under a nuclear transfer schemePrevious MatchNext Match
Duties in relation to foreign propertyPrevious MatchNext Match
The Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 1981Previous MatchNext Match
Compensation for transferor in case of a recovery schemePrevious MatchNext Match
SCHEDULE 6Previous MatchNext Match
Structure etc. of transferee companiesPrevious MatchNext Match
Application and interpretation of SchedulePrevious MatchNext Match
Initial Government holding in the transferee companyPrevious MatchNext Match
Government investment in securities of transferee companyPrevious MatchNext Match
Exercise of functions through nomineesPrevious MatchNext Match
Payment of dividends etc. into Consolidated FundPrevious MatchNext Match
Distributable reserves of transferee companiesPrevious MatchNext Match
Saving for inherent powers of MinistersPrevious MatchNext Match
SCHEDULE 7Previous MatchNext Match
Finances and accounts of transferee companiesPrevious MatchNext Match
Government lending to transferee companiesPrevious MatchNext Match
Guarantees for designated BNFL companiesPrevious MatchNext Match
Government guarantees for loans of undesignated publicly controlled transferee companiesPrevious MatchNext Match
Financial limits of BNFL and publicly controlled companies that are designatedPrevious MatchNext Match
Financial limits for publicly controlled transferees that are not designatedPrevious MatchNext Match
Temporary restrictions on borrowing of transferee companiesPrevious MatchNext Match
Statutory accounts of transferee companiesPrevious MatchNext Match
Accounts of Crown owned transferee companies to be laid before ParliamentPrevious MatchNext Match
SCHEDULE 8Previous MatchNext Match
PensionsPrevious MatchNext Match
Part 2 Extensions of certain pension schemesPrevious MatchNext Match
Part 3 Public sector transfers of UKAEA pension scheme membersPrevious MatchNext Match
Transfers of employment for NDA purposesPrevious MatchNext Match
Modification of UKAEA pension schemePrevious MatchNext Match
Transfer of funds from UKAEA pension schemePrevious MatchNext Match
Exercise of powers of Secretary of StatePrevious MatchNext Match
Payments to UKAEA by relevant public sector employerPrevious MatchNext Match
Part 4 Other transfersPrevious MatchNext Match
Persons entitled to pension protection under paragraphs 10 and 11Previous MatchNext Match
Persons entitled to reformed protection under paragraphs 10 and 11Previous MatchNext Match
Protection on transfer in accordance with a nuclear transfer schemePrevious MatchNext Match
Protection on a transfer in accordance with transfer arrangementsPrevious MatchNext Match
Part 5 UKAEA pensions for employees of designated BNFL companiesPrevious MatchNext Match
SCHEDULE 9Previous MatchNext Match
Taxation provisions relating to nuclear transfer schemesPrevious MatchNext Match
Part 1 Transfers to the NDA or a subsidiary of the NDAPrevious MatchNext Match
Trading losses: transfer of company carrying on exempt activitiesPrevious MatchNext Match
Trading losses: transfer of undertaking carrying on exempt activitiesPrevious MatchNext Match
Chargeable gains: assets to be treated as disposed without a gain or a lossPrevious MatchNext Match
Chargeable gains: assets treated as acquired at nil costPrevious MatchNext Match
Chargeable gains: degrouping chargesPrevious MatchNext Match
Capital allowances: transfer of whole tradePrevious MatchNext Match
Capital allowances: transfer of part of a tradePrevious MatchNext Match
Capital allowances: transfer of plant or machineryPrevious MatchNext Match
Capital allowances: transfer not to be transaction between connected personsPrevious MatchNext Match
Continuity in relation to loan relationshipsPrevious MatchNext Match
Continuity in relation to derivative contractsPrevious MatchNext Match
Continuity in relation to transfer of intangible assetsPrevious MatchNext Match
Chargeable intangible assets: degrouping chargesPrevious MatchNext Match
Computation of profits and losses in respect of transfer of tradePrevious MatchNext Match
Part 2 Transfers relating to BNFL or the UKAEA etc.Previous MatchNext Match
Application of rules for reorganisations under same ownershipPrevious MatchNext Match
Chargeable gains: assets to be treated as disposed without a gain or a lossPrevious MatchNext Match
Chargeable gains: degrouping chargesPrevious MatchNext Match
Capital allowances: transfer of plant or machineryPrevious MatchNext Match
Capital allowances: transfer not to be transaction between connected personsPrevious MatchNext Match
Continuity in relation to loan relationshipsPrevious MatchNext Match
Continuity in relation to derivative contractsPrevious MatchNext Match
Continuity in relation to transfer of intangible assetsPrevious MatchNext Match
Chargeable intangible assets: degrouping chargesPrevious MatchNext Match
Computation of profits and losses: transfer of tradePrevious MatchNext Match
Part 3 Transfers relating to relevant site licenseesPrevious MatchNext Match
Part 4 Transfer of Nuclear Liabilities Investment PortfolioPrevious MatchNext Match
Part 6 Supplemental provisions of SchedulePrevious MatchNext Match
SCHEDULE 10Previous MatchNext Match
The Civil Nuclear Police AuthorityPrevious MatchNext Match
Part 1 MembershipPrevious MatchNext Match
SCHEDULE 11Previous MatchNext Match
Removal and suspension of senior officers of ConstabularyPrevious MatchNext Match
Removal of senior officers by Police AuthorityPrevious MatchNext Match
Power of Secretary of State to require removal of chief constablePrevious MatchNext Match
Suspension of senior officers by Police Authority pending removalPrevious MatchNext Match
Power of Secretary of State to require suspension of chief constablePrevious MatchNext Match
SCHEDULE 12Previous MatchNext Match
Planning and reports about ConstabularyPrevious MatchNext Match
SCHEDULE 13Previous MatchNext Match
Directions by Secretary of State about ConstabularyPrevious MatchNext Match
SCHEDULE 14Previous MatchNext Match
Minor amendments relating to ConstabularyPrevious MatchNext Match
SCHEDULE 15Previous MatchNext Match
SCHEDULE 16Previous MatchNext Match
Applications and proposals for notices under section 95Previous MatchNext Match
SCHEDULE 17Previous MatchNext Match
Conversion of existing transmission licences: licensing schemePrevious MatchNext Match
SCHEDULE 18Previous MatchNext Match
Property arrangements schemesPrevious MatchNext Match
GEMA’s functions in relation to applicationsPrevious MatchNext Match
3.(1) On an application for the making of a property...Previous MatchNext Match
4.(1) Subject to the following provisions of this paragraph, where...Previous MatchNext Match
5.(1) A determination under paragraph 4, so far as relating...Previous MatchNext Match
6.GEMA may require any of the following persons to give...Previous MatchNext Match
7.GEMA may engage such consultants as it thinks fit for...Previous MatchNext Match
Effect of property arrangements schemePrevious MatchNext Match
Review of determinationsPrevious MatchNext Match
10.(1) Any person aggrieved by a determination of GEMA under...Previous MatchNext Match
11.(1) This paragraph applies where— (a) the Competition Appeal Tribunal...Previous MatchNext Match
12.(1) This paragraph applies where— (a) the Competition Appeal Tribunal...Previous MatchNext Match
13.(1) This paragraph applies where— (a) the Competition Appeal Tribunal...Previous MatchNext Match
14.An order under paragraph 10(4)(b) may include provision for the...Previous MatchNext Match
15.Section 120(6) to (8) of the Enterprise Act 2002 (c....Previous MatchNext Match
Interim arrangements pending review of determinationPrevious MatchNext Match
16.(1) This paragraph applies where— (a) a person makes an...Previous MatchNext Match
17.(1) This paragraph applies where– (a) a person makes an...Previous MatchNext Match
18.In exercising its powers under paragraph 16 or 17, the...Previous MatchNext Match
19.Paragraphs 16 and 17 are without prejudice to any powers...Previous MatchNext Match
20.(1) If an order under paragraph 16 or 17 is...Previous MatchNext Match
SCHEDULE 19Previous MatchNext Match
Consequential amendments relating to Chapter 1 of Part 3Previous MatchNext Match
Electricity Act 1989 (c. 29)Previous MatchNext Match
3.The 1989 Act is amended as follows. Previous MatchNext Match
4.In section 3A(5)(a), for “transmit, distribute or supply” substitute “...Previous MatchNext Match
5.In section 6 (licences authorising supply etc.), for subsection (7)...Previous MatchNext Match
6.In section 6A (procedure for licence applications), in subsection (1)...Previous MatchNext Match
7.(1) Section 6B (applications for transmission licence) is amended as...Previous MatchNext Match
8.(1) Section 9 (general duties of licence holders) is amended...Previous MatchNext Match
9.(1) Section 10 (powers of licence holders) is amended as...Previous MatchNext Match
10.In section 29 (regulations relating to supply and safety), in...Previous MatchNext Match
11.In section 30 (electrical inspectors), in subsection (2)(a) (duty to...Previous MatchNext Match
12.(1) Section 35 (which supplements section 34 about fuel stocks...Previous MatchNext Match
13.In section 43B (supplementary provision about orders under section 43A),...Previous MatchNext Match
14.In section 58 (directions restricting the use of certain information)—...Previous MatchNext Match
15.(1) Section 64 (interpretation of Part 1) is amended as...Previous MatchNext Match
16.In Schedule 9 (preservation of amenity and fisheries), in paragraphs...Previous MatchNext Match
SCHEDULE 20Previous MatchNext Match
Conduct of energy administrationPrevious MatchNext Match
Part 1 Application of Schedule B1 to the 1986 ActPrevious MatchNext Match
Part 2 Modifications of Schedule B1Previous MatchNext Match
General modifications of the applicable provisionsPrevious MatchNext Match
Specific modificationsPrevious MatchNext Match
5.(1) In paragraph 1, for sub-paragraph (1) (which defines “administrator”)...Previous MatchNext Match
6.In paragraph 40 (dismissal of pending winding-up petition), omit sub-paragraphs...Previous MatchNext Match
7.In paragraph 42 (moratorium on insolvency proceedings), omit sub-paragraphs (4)...Previous MatchNext Match
8.In paragraph 44 (interim moratorium), omit sub-paragraphs (2) to (4),...Previous MatchNext Match
9.In paragraph 46(6) (date for notifying administrator’s appointment), for paragraphs...Previous MatchNext Match
10.(1) In sub-paragraph (2)(b) of paragraph 49 (administrator’s proposals) for...Previous MatchNext Match
11.For paragraph 54 (revision of administrator’s proposals) substitute— (1) The energy administrator of a company may on one...Previous MatchNext Match
12.In paragraph 60 (powers of an administrator), the existing text...Previous MatchNext Match
13.(1) In paragraph 68 (management duties of an administrator), for...Previous MatchNext Match
14.In paragraphs 71(3)(b) and 72(3)(b) (handling of secured property), for...Previous MatchNext Match
15.In paragraph 73(3) (which contains a reference to the administrator’s...Previous MatchNext Match
16.(1) In paragraph 74 (challenge to administrator’s conduct), for sub-paragraph...Previous MatchNext Match
17.In paragraph 75(2) (misfeasance), after paragraph (b) insert— Previous MatchNext Match
18.(1) In paragraph 79 (end of administration), for sub-paragraphs (1)...Previous MatchNext Match
19.In paragraph 83(3) (notice to registrar when moving to voluntary...Previous MatchNext Match
20.(1) In paragraph 84 (notice to registrar when moving to...Previous MatchNext Match
21.In paragraph 87 (resignation of administrator), for sub-paragraph (2)(a) to...Previous MatchNext Match
22.In paragraph 89 (administrator ceasing to be qualified), for sub-paragraph...Previous MatchNext Match
23.In paragraph 90 (filling vacancy in office of administrator), for...Previous MatchNext Match
24.(1) In paragraph 91 (vacancies in court appointments), for sub-paragraph...Previous MatchNext Match
25.In paragraph 98 (discharge from liability on vacation of office),...Previous MatchNext Match
26.(1) In paragraph 99 (charges and liabilities upon vacation of...Previous MatchNext Match
27.In paragraph 100 (joint and concurrent administrators), omit sub-paragraph (2)....Previous MatchNext Match
28.In paragraph 101(3) (joint administrators), after “87 to” insert “...Previous MatchNext Match
29.(1) In paragraph 103 (appointment of additional administrators), in sub-paragraph...Previous MatchNext Match
30.In paragraph 106 (penalties), omit sub-paragraph (2)(a), (b), (f), (g),...Previous MatchNext Match
31.In paragraph 109 (references to extended periods), omit “or 108”....Previous MatchNext Match
32.(1) In sub-paragraph (1) of paragraph 111 (interpretation)— Previous MatchNext Match
Part 3 Further Schedule B1 modifications for non-GB companiesPrevious MatchNext Match
ModificationsPrevious MatchNext Match
35.In the case of a non-GB company— Previous MatchNext Match
36.(1) The applicable provisions and Schedule 1 to the 1986...Previous MatchNext Match
37.(1) Paragraph 41 of Schedule B1 to the 1986 Act...Previous MatchNext Match
38.Paragraph 43(6A) of Schedule B1 to the 1986 Act (moratorium...Previous MatchNext Match
39.Paragraph 44(7) of Schedule B1 to the 1986 Act (proceedings...Previous MatchNext Match
40.Paragraph 64 of Schedule B1 to the 1986 Act (general...Previous MatchNext Match
SCHEDULE 21Previous MatchNext Match
Energy transfer schemesPrevious MatchNext Match
Provision that may be made by a schemePrevious MatchNext Match
Powers and duties under statutory provisionsPrevious MatchNext Match
Supplemental provisions relating to transfersPrevious MatchNext Match
Transfers in the case of non-GB companiesPrevious MatchNext Match
Provision relating to foreign property etc.Previous MatchNext Match
Application of Schedule to transfers to subsidiariesPrevious MatchNext Match
SCHEDULE 22Previous MatchNext Match
Procedure for appeals under section 173Previous MatchNext Match
Application for permission to bring appealPrevious MatchNext Match
Time limit for representations and observations by GEMAPrevious MatchNext Match
Consideration and determination of appeal by groupPrevious MatchNext Match
Timetable for determination of appealPrevious MatchNext Match
The Secretary of State’s power to modify time limitsPrevious MatchNext Match
SCHEDULE 23Previous MatchNext Match
RepealsPrevious MatchNext Match
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