SCHEDULE 5Charging Scheme

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Before submitting a proposed charging scheme to the Scottish Ministers for their approval under paragraph 9, SEPA must, in such manner as it considers appropriate for bringing it to the attention of persons affected or likely to be affected by, or having an interest in, the scheme, publish a notice—

a

setting out its proposals; and

b

specifying the period within which representations or objections with respect to its proposals may be made to the Scottish Ministers.