Part 1

Reservoirs
Chapter 8

Dispute referral

Powers of referee: referral under section 60(1)
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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.