SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 1TRANSFER OF FUNCTIONS TO THE OGA

PART 1Primary legislation

Energy Act 2008

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In section 21 (content of licences: regulations), 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), and

b

the Secretary of State must consult the OGA before making the regulations.