Commentary on Sections Part 3: Energy Regulation.Summary and Background Inquiries under sections 36 and 37 of the 1989 Act
339.Section 182 fulfils the Government’s commitment set out in paragraph 4.33 of the Energy White Paper, “Our energy future – creating a low carbon economy” (Cm 5761), to apply proposals by Government for major infrastructure projects handled in the planning process in England to major energy projects in England and Wales where consents are awarded by the Secretary of State.