Wales Act 2017

Infrastructure Act 2015 (c. 7)

29 (1) Section 46 of that Act (notice schemes relating to right to use deep-level land for purposes of exploiting petroleum or geothermal energy) is amended as follows.

(2) In subsection (3), in paragraph (b), at the end insert “to which the regulations relate”.

(3) In subsection (5)—

(a) for “The regulations” substitute “Regulations under subsection (1)”;

(b) in paragraph (a), at the end insert “to which the regulations relate”;

(c) in paragraph (b), for “this section” substitute “subsection (1)”.

(4) After subsection (5) insert—

“(5A) Regulations under subsection (1A) may require relevant energy undertakings to provide the Welsh Ministers, or any other specified person, with specified information about—

(a) the proposed exercise, or exercise, of the right of use to which the regulations relate;

(b) the giving of notice in accordance with regulations under subsection (1A).”

(5) In subsection (6), for “this section” substitute “subsection (1)”.

(6) After subsection (6) insert—

“(6A) Before making regulations under subsection (1A), the Welsh Ministers must consult such persons as they consider appropriate.”