Energy Act 2008

[F1 82D Authorised exploration or exploitation operations: consent conditions U.K.

(1) This section applies where the Secretary of State has given consent for an authorised exploration or exploitation operation, but subject to a condition (a “consent condition”).

(2) A consent condition shall either—

(a) remain in force for a specified period, or

(b) remain in force without limit of time,

but this is subject to subsection (5).

(3) A consent condition, in addition to binding the person to whom the consent is given, also binds, so far as is appropriate, any other person who for the time being owns, occupies, or enjoys any use of, the works in question.

(4) Where—

(a) a consent condition relates to the taking of navigational precautions, and

(b) the Secretary of State considers it appropriate to vary the condition in the interests of the safety of navigation (whether or not the operation has been completed),

the Secretary of State may vary the condition for the purpose of enhancing the effectiveness of the aids to navigation which are to be provided or the other measures which are to be taken.

(5) The Secretary of State may revoke any consent condition.

(6) In this section “ taking of navigational precautions ” means any of the following—

(a) the provision of any lights, signals or other aids to navigation;

(b) the stationing of guard ships in the vicinity of the works in question;

(c) the taking of any other measures for the purpose of, or in connection with, controlling the movements of ships in the vicinity of those works.]

Textual Amendments

F1 Pt. 4A inserted (12.11.2009 for specified purposes, 6.4.2011 in so far as not already in force) by Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (c. 23), ss. 314(1), 324(1)(c), 324(1)(d); S.I. 2011/556, art. 3(2)(c)