SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 1TRANSFER OF FUNCTIONS TO THE OGA

PART 1Primary legislation

54Energy Act 2008

In section 19 (requirements relating to grant of licences), after subsection (2) insert—

2A

Where the licensing authority is the OGA—

a

regulations under subsection (1) are to be made by the Secretary of State (and not by the OGA),

b

the Secretary of State must consult the OGA before making the regulations, and

c

subsection (2)(d) does not apply.