Part 3Licensing of hydrogen pipeline projects

Modification of gas transporter licence

138Procedure etc relating to modifications under section 136

1

Before making a modification under section 136(1) or (4), the Secretary of State must consult—

a

the holder of any licence being modified,

b

the GEMA, and

c

such other persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.

2

If under section 136(1) the Secretary of State modifies the standard conditions of a gas transporter licence, the GEMA must—

a

make the same modification of those standard conditions for the purposes of their incorporation in gas transporter licences granted after that time, and

b

publish the modification.

3

The Secretary of State must publish details of any modifications made under section 136(1) and (4) as soon as reasonably practicable after they are made.

4

The Secretary of State may exclude from publication under subsection (3) any material the disclosure or publication of which the Secretary of State considers—

a

would be likely to prejudice the commercial interests of any person, or

b

would be contrary to the interests of national security.