Part 1: Licensing of Carbon Dioxide Transport and Storage Chapter 1: Licensing of Activities Section 7: Power to grant licences
Section 7 provides for the granting of licences to permit the carrying out of carbon dioxide transport and storage activities. In the enduring regulatory regime, licences will be granted by the economic regulator. In the initial period, as set out in section 16 and Schedule 1, the power to grant licences will rest with the Secretary of State.