Miscellaneous
Section 13: Form and manner etc. of applications under Part 1
34.The Scottish Ministers may determine the form and manner in which a heat networks licence application and a heat networks modification application must be made as well as the information that must be included with these applications (subsection (1)). Any determination must be published (subsection (2)). The licensing authority does not have to consider a heat networks licence application (or licence modification application) that does not comply with a requirement determined by the Scottish Ministers (subsection (3)).
Section 14: Regulations about determining applications under Part 1
35.The Scottish Ministers may by regulations make provision about the procedure to be followed by the licensing authority in determining a heat networks licence application (or licence application modification) as well as the notification and publication of applications and determinations made in relation to it.
Section 15: Guidance for licensing authority
36.The Scottish Ministers may issue guidance to the licensing authority about the exercise of its functions under Part 1 of the Act, including guidance on how it may assess a licence holder’s ability to perform the activities authorised by the licence. Subsection (2) specifies what matters may in particular be included in the guidance. Subsection (3) requires the licensing authority to have regard to any such guidance in exercising its functions. Any such guidance must be published by the Scottish Ministers in a manner they consider appropriate (subsection (4)).
Section 16: Register of heat networks licences
37.Subsection (1) provides that the licensing authority must prepare and maintain a register of heat networks licences. The register must contain prescribed information (specified in subsection (2)) relating to heat networks licences, including the name and address of the licence holder, the terms of the licence, the date on which the licence took effect, the date on which the licence ceased to have effect (if revoked or surrendered) and such other information as the Scottish Ministers may specify by regulations (subsection (3)). The licensing authority must make arrangements to enable members of the public to inspect the register free of charge (subsection (4)).
Section 17: Interpretation of Part 1
38.Section 17 provides various definitions for terms used in Part 1 of the Act.
