PART 2Environmental Permits

CHAPTER 4Standard rules

Preparation and revision of standard rules26

1

A rule-making authority may prepare standard rules for such regulated facilities as are described in those rules.

2

In preparing or revising standard rules the authority must consult—

a

such persons or bodies as it considers are representative of the interests of communities likely to be affected by, or persons operating, the regulated facilities described in the rules; and

b

such other persons as it considers are likely to be affected by or have an interest in the rules.

3

But the duty in paragraph (2) does not apply in relation to revisions which comprise only minor administrative changes.

4

The authority must keep under review all standard rules published by it under this regulation and revise those rules when it considers necessary.

5

The authority must publish on its website all standard rules prepared or revised by it under this regulation.

6

The duty in paragraph (2) may be satisfied by a consultation carried out partially or wholly before the coming into force of these Regulations.