Part 7: Nutrient Pollution Standards 96E Upgrade date
Subsection (1) specifies that unless subsection (2) or (3) applies, the upgrade date, by and after which a nutrient significant plant must meet the relevant nutrient pollution standard (see section 96B), is 1 April 2030 provided the associated catchment area is designated during the initial period. The upgrade date is specified by the Secretary of State if the designation is made after the initial period (see section 96C(6)(d)).
	Subsection (2) specifies the upgrade date that applies where a plant becomes a nutrient significant plant by way of being designated as not exempt, or ceasing to be exempt under regulations, after the designation of the associated catchment area takes effect is the date specified either by designation made by the Secretary of State under 96D(4) or is the date specified or determined under provision made by regulations under 96D(8).
	Subsection (3) specifies that where a catchment permitting area designation has been revoked, the date specified in the revocation is the upgrade date.
	Subsection (4) defines "the initial period" as the period of 3 months beginning with the date on which the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 is passed.
	Subsection (5) clarifies that a reference to the designation of an associated catchment in this section is to its designation as a sensitive catchment area.