(This note is not part of the Regulations)

These Regulations revoke the Hovercraft (Fees) Regulations 1992, and the Hovercraft (Fees) Regulations 1994 and provide for a new structure of fees payable for services pursuant to the Hovercraft (General) Order 1972 as amended. The Regulations prescribe the fees payable to the Secretary of State for—

(1)

the issue of certificates of registration (regulation 3); and

(2)

services provided in connection with Parts II and III of the Hovercraft (General) Order 1972 (safety certification and Operating Permits). As a result of the Hovercraft (General) (Amendment) Order 1996, functions under Part II of that 1972 Order are now performed by the Marine Safety Agency, not the Civil Aviation Authority; and that Part II only applies to hovercraft constructed before 1st January 1996.