Interpretation: operatorE+W
F17. In these Regulations “operator” means—
(a)the person who has control over the operation of a regulated facility;
(b)if a regulated facility has not been put into operation, the person who will have control over the facility when it is put into operation; or
(c)if a regulated facility has ceased to be in operation, the person who holds the environmental permit which authorised the operation of the facility.
Textual Amendments
F1 Regulations (except regs. 1, 67, 72(3)(4)(8)(9)(11), 73, Sch. 21, and for the purpose of any of those provisions, any definition in Pt. 1) revoked (1.1.2017) by The Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/1154), reg. 1(1), Sch. 28 (with regs. 1(3), 77-79, Sch. 4)
Regulations previously revoked in part (6.4.2010 immediately after S.I. 2009/3381 came into force) by The Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/675), Sch. 27 (with regs. 1(2), 108(2)-(4))
See also The Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/3381), regs. 1(1)(b), 2-12, Schs 1, 2