85Variation of notices under sections 82 and 84E+W+S
(1)The persons to whom a notice is given under subsection (11) of section 82 or subsection (2) of section 84 may agree to vary or set aside the notice.
(2)The [F1OGA] may vary a notice under subsection (11) of section 82 or subsection (2) of section 84 on the application of one of the persons to whom the notice was given.
(3)But the [F1OGA] may do so only if satisfied that the variation is necessary to resolve a dispute that has arisen in connection with the notice between the persons to whom it was given.
(4)In considering whether to vary a notice the [F1OGA] must give an opportunity to be heard to—
(a)the persons to whom the notice was given;
(b)any person with a right to have anything conveyed by the pipeline concerned or processed by the facility concerned;
(c)the Health and Safety Executive; and
(d)such other persons as the [F1OGA] considers appropriate.
(5)For the purposes of this section and section 86, a person is to be treated as having been given a notice if the person has had assigned to him or her a right which is secured by the notice or a duty which is imposed by the notice.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 85 substituted (1.10.2016) by Energy Act 2016 (c. 20), s. 84(3), Sch. 1 para. 67; S.I. 2016/920, reg. 2(a)
Commencement Information
I1S. 85 in force at 21.3.2012 by S.I. 2012/873, art. 2(b)(i) (with art. 4)