Explanatory Notes

Energy Act 2004

2004 CHAPTER 20

22 July 2004

Commentary on Sections

Chapter 4: Authorisations Relating to Radioactive Waste

Section 73: Applications for variation of authorisations

211.Section 73, by means of new provisions to be inserted in section 17 of RSA 93, provides a mechanism for an authorised person to apply for a variation to the authorisation, while sustaining the existing position that, in relation to the revocation or variation of authorisations, the authorising authority can exercise its powers without such an application. The new provisions also set out the charges that must accompany any application that is made. They apply to all authorisations granted under sections 13 and 14 of the RSA 93, whether for nuclear sites or for other premises.