Part 4New technology

Chapter 3Miscellaneous

Hydrogen

I1155Power to modify Gas Act 1986 in relation to hydrogen

1

The Secretary of State may by regulations provide for any provision of the Gas Act 1986—

a

not to apply, or

b

to apply with modifications specified in the regulations,

in relation to the production, transportation, storage or use of hydrogen.

2

The power under subsection (1) may be exercised by amending the Gas Act 1986.

3

The power under subsection (1) may be exercised only for the purpose of facilitating or promoting the production, transportation, storage or use of hydrogen.

4

Before exercising the power under subsection (1), the Secretary of State must consult—

a

the GEMA, and

b

such other persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.

5

Regulations under subsection (1) are subject to the affirmative procedure.