128 Access to infrastructure

Chapter 6
General

128  Access to infrastructure

(1)     The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision about the acquisition of rights to use relevant infrastructure (whether existing or proposed).

(2)     In exercising the power under subsection (1) the Secretary of State must have regard to the need to ensure that the process for acquiring such rights operates in a transparent and non-discriminatory manner.

(3)     Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (1), regulations under that subsection may amend, revoke or replace or make provision similar or corresponding to—

(a)     the Storage of Carbon Dioxide (Access to Infrastructure) Regulations 2011 (SI 2011/2305);

(b)     the Storage of Carbon Dioxide (Access to Infrastructure) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015 (SR (NI) 2015 No 388).

(4)     Regulations under subsection (1)—

(a)     may confer functions (including discretions) on any person;

(b)     may confer jurisdiction

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