Energy Act 2023 (c. 52)

Part 3 E+W+S Licensing of hydrogen pipeline projects

Other E+W+S

142 Repeal of Part 3 E+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

I1 S. 142 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 334(3)(c)