PART 2Electricity Market Reform

CHAPTER 6Access to markets etc

Supplementary

54Licence modifications under sections 49 and 50: further provisions

1

A modification of a licence under section 49(1) or 50(1) may in particular include a modification—

a

to provide for a new document to be required to be prepared and maintained in accordance with the conditions of such a licence;

b

to provide for an agreement to give effect to a document so maintained.

2

Before making modifications under section 49(1) or 50(1), the Secretary of State must consult—

a

the holder of any licence being modified,

b

the Authority, and

c

such other persons as the Secretary of State considers it appropriate to consult.

3

Subsection (2) may be satisfied by consultation before, as well as by consultation after, the passing of this Act.