Part 1

Regional functions

RSS revision

Secretary of State: additional powers
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1
If the Secretary of State thinks it is necessary or expedient to do so he may direct an RPB to prepare a draft revision of the RSS.
2
Such a direction may require the RPB to prepare the draft revision—
a
in relation to such aspects of the RSS as are specified;
b
in accordance with such timetable as is specified.
3
The Secretary of State may prepare a draft revision of the RSS if the RPB fails to comply with—
a
a direction under subsection (1),
b
section 5(1)(b), or
c
regulations under section 5(7) or 11.
4
If the Secretary of State prepares a draft revision under subsection (3)—
a
section 7 applies as it does if the Secretary of State receives a draft revision from the RPB, and
b
sections 8 and 9 apply.
5
If the Secretary of State thinks it necessary or expedient to do so he may at any time revoke—
a
an RSS;
b
such parts of an RSS as he thinks appropriate.
6
The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision as to the procedure to be followed for the purposes of subsection (3).
7
Subsection (8) applies if—
a
any step has been taken in connection with the preparation of any part of regional planning guidance, and
b
the Secretary of State thinks that the step corresponds to a step which must be taken under this Part in connection with the preparation and publication of a revision of the RSS.
8
The Secretary of State may by order provide for the part of the regional planning guidance to have effect as a revision of the RSS.