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.