SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 6Minor and consequential amendments

Part 2Amendments relating to onshore petroleum

29Infrastructure Act 2015 (c. 7)

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.