EXPLANATORY NOTE
(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order grants exemption from the requirement to hold an electricity transmission licence.
Section 4(1)(b) of the Electricity Act 1989 (c. 29) prohibits the transmission of electricity for supply without a licence. The Secretary of State, exercising the powers under section 5(1) of the Electricity Act 1989, grants a time limited exemption from the requirement to hold a transmission licence to Moray Offshore Windfarm (East) Limited in respect of the Moray East Offshore Wind Farm.
A full impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as it is a temporary measure. No, or no significant, impact on the private, voluntary or public sector is foreseen.