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.