Part 4Miscellaneous

I167Licensing of coal-mining operations: approval by Welsh Ministers

After section 26 of the Coal Industry Act 1994 insert—

26ALicences for coal-mining operations in Wales: approval by Welsh Ministers

1

If or to the extent that a licence under this Part authorises coal-mining operations in relation to coal in Wales, it shall have effect only if the Welsh Ministers notify the Authority that they approve the authorisation.

2

In this section “"Wales”” has the meaning given in section 158(1) of the Government of Wales Act 2006.