SCHEDULE 6Appeals to the appropriate authority

Notice to affected and interested persons4

1

The regulator must, within 10 working days after receipt of a copy of a notice of appeal, give notice of it to any person whom the regulator considers is affected by, is likely to be affected by, or has an interest in, the subject matter of the appeal.

2

A notice must include—

a

a description of the subject matter of the appeal, and

b

a statement that representations in writing may be made to the appropriate authority within a period of 15 working days after the date of the notice.

3

The regulator must notify the appropriate authority of the persons to whom, and the date on which, such a notice was sent, within 10 working days after sending it.

4

The regulator must give notice of the withdrawal of an appeal to every person given such a notice.