CHAPTER IIU.K.Application, data reporting and monitoring rules

Article 8U.K.Content and submission of the monitoring methodology plan

1.The operator of an installation applying for free allocation pursuant to [F1Article 4 or 5 must, except where a monitoring methodology plan has already been approved in relation to the installation under this Article, draw up] a monitoring methodology plan containing, in particular, a description of F2... the production processes and a detailed description of monitoring methodologies and data sources. The monitoring methodology plan shall comprise a detailed, complete and transparent documentation of all relevant data collection steps, and shall contain at least the elements laid down in Annex VI.

2.For each parameter listed in Annex IV, the operator shall select a monitoring method based on the principles laid down in Article 7 and on the methodological requirements laid down in Annex VII. Based on the risk assessment in accordance with Article 11(1) and control procedures referred to in Article 11(2), when selecting monitoring methods, the operator shall give preference to monitoring methods that give most reliable results, minimise the risk of data gaps, and are least prone to inherent risks, including control risks. The selected method shall be documented in the monitoring methodology plan.

3.Where Annex VI makes a reference to a procedure, F3... the operator shall establish, document, implement and maintain such a procedure separately from the monitoring methodology plan. The operator shall make any written documentation of the procedures available to the [F4regulator] upon request.

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[F76.Where the operator has submitted a monitoring methodology plan to the regulator, the regulator must, by notice to the operator:

(a)if the plan is in accordance with this Regulation, approve it; or

(b)reject it.

7.A notice under paragraph 6 must be given:

[F8(a)where the monitoring methodology plan is submitted as part of the first stage of an application for free allocation in the 2027-2030 allocation period under Article 4:

(i)in the case of a type 2 2026 incumbent (as defined in Part 2 of the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2025), on or before 31 December 2025;

(ii)in any other case, on or before 31 December 2026.]

(b)where the monitoring methodology plan is submitted with an application for free allocation under Article 5, as soon as reasonably practicable after the application is made.]

[F9(c)where the monitoring methodology plan must, by virtue of paragraph 8(4) of Schedule 6, or paragraph 3(2) of Schedule 8A, to the UK ETS Order, be treated as if it had been submitted under this Article, as soon as reasonably practicable.]

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