SCHEDULE 5Environmental permits
PART 1Grant, variation, transfer and surrender of environmental permits
Calculation of the consultation communication period7
1
In paragraph 6, “the consultation communication period” means a period of 30 working days starting on the day the regulator receives a duly-made application.
2
But if—
a
b
the regulator gives notice under regulation 49(1) that it considers information in an application may be confidential information,
“the consultation communication period” means a period of 30 working days starting on the determination date or on the day the applicant gives notice of consent under regulation 49(2), as the case may be.
3
In sub-paragraph (2), “determination date” means—
a
the date of a determination under regulation 47(3) or (7);
b
if the regulator determines under regulation 50 that the information must be excluded from the public register, the date of the determination; or
c
if the regulator determines otherwise under that regulation—
i
if an appeal is brought, the date of determination or withdrawal of that appeal, or
ii
if no appeal is brought, the date on which the period for bringing an appeal expires.