(1)The construction of a pipe-line of a length not exceeding [F116.093 kilometres] which is to form an addition to another shall, if the aggregate of the lengths of both exceeds [F116.093 kilometres] , be deemed for the purposes of the foregoing provisions of this Act to constitute the construction of a cross-country pipe-line and not to constitute the construction of a local pipe-line and s6o shall the construction of a pipe-line of a length not exceeding [F116.093 kilometres] so as to connect two or more others, if the aggregate of the lengths of the line and of those connected thereby exceeds [F116.093 kilometres].
(2)The Minister, on an application in that behalf being made to him, and after causing if he thinks fit a public inquiry to be held, may by order (made by statutory instrument which shall be subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament) direct that the foregoing subsection shall not apply to the construction of pipe-lines situate wholly within an area specified in or described by the order, being pipe-lines of a class so specified.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 7(1) substituted (1.1.1995) by S.I. 1992/449, reg. 2(2)(b)(ii)
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1S. 7(1) excluded (19.10.1993) by S.I. 1993/2347, art.3.
C2S. 7(1) excluded (1.9.1994) by S.I. 1994/1994, art. 3
S. 7(1) excluded (16.5.1995) by S.I. 1995/1091, art. 3