SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 1TRANSFER OF FUNCTIONS TO THE OGA

PART 1Primary legislation

Petroleum Act 1998

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In section 28(1) (interpretation of Part 3), for the definition of “heard” substitute—

heard” means—

a

in relation to section 27, heard on behalf of the Secretary of State by a person appointed by the Secretary of State for the purpose, and

b

otherwise, heard on behalf of the OGA by a person appointed by the OGA for the purpose.”