OtherE+W+S
141Secretary of State directions to the GEMAE+W+S
(1)In exercising any functions it has in relation to relevant gas transporter licences, the GEMA must comply with general or particular directions given to it by the Secretary of State for the purpose of promoting value for money in connection with a hydrogen pipeline project (or in connection with hydrogen pipeline projects generally).
(2)In subsection (1), “relevant gas transporter licence” means a gas transporter licence, held by a designated person, that authorises the conveyance of hydrogen through pipes in connection with the person’s designated project.
Commencement Information
I1S. 141 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 334(3)(c)
142Repeal of Part 3E+W+S
(1)The Secretary of State may by regulations repeal any of the preceding provisions of this Part.
(2)So far as any of those provisions is still in force on a relevant date, the Secretary of State must—
(a)consider whether it is appropriate to repeal that provision, and
(b)if satisfied that it is not appropriate to do so, publish a statement no later than 3 months after that date explaining why not.
(3)“Relevant date” in subsection (2) means 31 December 2040 and each five-year anniversary of that date.
(4)Regulations under this section are subject to the affirmative procedure.
Commencement Information
I2S. 142 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 334(3)(c)