(1)This section applies where a referral is made under section 60(1).
(2)The referee may make such modifications (if any) as the referee considers appropriate to the matter referred.
(3)Where the referee makes any such modification, the referee must modify the certificate which contains the matter.
(4)The referee must take the steps mentioned in subsection (5) not later than 28 days after making a decision under subsection (2).
(5)The steps are—
(a)to give the reservoir manager and the relevant engineer a certificate (a “referral certificate”) stating—
(i)whether the referee has modified the certificate,
(ii)any modification made,
(b)where the referee has modified the certificate, to give the reservoir manager and the relevant engineer a copy of the modified certificate,
(c)to give SEPA a copy of the referral certificate and any modified preliminary certificate or final certificate.
(6)A preliminary certificate or final certificate modified under this section has effect as so modified.