PART 1

Heat networks licences

Miscellaneous

Form and manner etc. of applications under Part 1
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1
The Scottish Ministers may determine—
a
the form and manner in which—
i
a heat networks licence application is to be made,
ii
a heat networks licence modification application is to be made,
b
the information (including the information in the form of a document) that must be included in—
i
a heat networks licence application,
ii
a heat networks licence modification application.
2
The Scottish Ministers must arrange for any determination under subsection (1) to be published in such manner as they consider appropriate.
3
The licensing authority need not consider—
a
a heat networks licence application, or
b
a heat networks licence modification application,
that does not comply with a requirement determined under subsection (1).

Regulations about determining applications under Part 1
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The Scottish Ministers may by regulations make provision about—
a
the procedure to be followed by the licensing authority in determining—
i
a heat networks licence application,
ii
a heat networks licence modification application,
b
the notification and publication of—
i
such an application,
ii
determinations made in relation to it.

Guidance for licensing authority
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1
The Scottish Ministers may issue guidance to the licensing authority about the exercise of its functions under this Part.
2
Guidance under subsection (1) may in particular include guidance relating to—
a
the matters mentioned in section 5(4) (either generally or in a particular case or category of case),
b
the exercise of the licensing authority's functions under this Part as they apply in relation to the supply of thermal energy by means of an existing heat network,
c
decision-making protocols,
d
methods of communication with persons applying for, and persons holding, a heat networks licence.
3
The licensing authority must have regard to any guidance issued under subsection (1).
4
The Scottish Ministers must publish guidance issued under subsection (1) in such manner as they consider appropriate.

Register of heat networks licences
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1
The licensing authority must prepare and maintain a register of heat networks licences.
2
The register must contain the following information about each heat networks licence—
a
the name and address of the person to whom the licence was issued,
b
the terms of the licence,
c
the date on which the licence took effect,
d
if the licence is not continuing in effect, the date on which the licence ceased to have effect.
3
The register must also contain such other information as the Scottish Ministers may by regulations specify.
4
The licensing authority must make arrangements to enable members of the public to inspect the register free of charge.

Interpretation of Part 1
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1
In this Part—
- “heat networks licence application” has the meaning given in section 5(2),
- “heat networks licence modification application” has the meaning given in section 10(3),
- “standard conditions” has the meaning given in section 6(2).
2
In this Part, references to the activities authorised (or to be, or would be, authorised) by a heat networks licence means the supply of thermal energy by means of a heat network by the person holding the licence.