Power to credit carbon units to the net Welsh emissions account5

1

Carbon units may be credited to the net Welsh emissions account in accordance with this regulation.

2

A carbon unit is credited to the net Welsh emissions account if—

a

it is in the Welsh credit account;

b

the Welsh Ministers declare that the carbon unit is credited to the net Welsh emissions account; and

c

following the Welsh Ministers’ declaration the carbon unit is cancelled.

3

A declaration under paragraph (2)—

a

must state the year in respect of which the carbon unit is to be credited; and

b

may be made in such manner and at such time as the Welsh Ministers considers appropriate.

4

The Welsh Ministers may not make a declaration under paragraph (2) if they reasonably believe that the carbon unit has been used to offset greenhouse gas emissions which are not Welsh emissions.