Statutory Instruments
2005 No. 877 (C. 38)
ATOMIC ENERGY AND RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES
ELECTRICITY
GAS
PETROLEUM
The Energy Act 2004 (Commencement No. 5) Order 2005
Made
21st March 2005
The Secretary of State, in exercise of the powers conferred upon her by section 198(2) of the Energy Act 2004( 1 ), hereby makes the following Order:
Citation and interpretation
1. —(1) This Order may be cited as the Energy Act 2004 (Commencement No. 5) Order 2005.
(2) In this Order, “the Act” means the Energy Act 2004.
Commencement
2. —(1) The provisions of the Act specified in Schedule 1 shall come into force on 1st April 2005.
(2) The provisions of the Act specified in Schedule 2 shall come into force on 1st October 2005.
(3) The provisions of the Act specified in Schedule 3 shall come into force on 1st January 2006
Mike O' Brien
Minister of State for Energy and E-Commerce,
Department of Trade and Industry
21st March 2005
Article 2(1)
SCHEDULE 1 PROVISIONS COMING INTO FORCE ON 1ST APRIL 2005
| Provisions | Subject Matter of Provisions |
|---|---|
| Section 51(2) in so far as it relates to the provisions in Schedule 10 to the Act which are brought into force by this Order | The Civil Nuclear Police Authority |
| Section 52(2) to (5) and (7), sections 53(3), 54 to 62 and 64 to 68 | The Civil Nuclear Constabulary |
| Section 69(1) in so far as it relates to the provisions in Schedule 14 to the Act which are brought into force by this Order | Minor amendments relating to the Constabulary |
| Section 70 | Nuclear transfer scheme for UKAEA Constabulary |
| Section 102(5) | Amendments of 1989 Act consequential on Chapter 2 of Part 2 |
| Section 103(3) | Other amendments consequential on Chapter 2 of Part 2 |
| Section 146(6) | Standard conditions for electricity interconnectors |
| Section 150(6) | Standard conditions for gas interconnectors |
| Section 197(9) and (10) in so far as it relates to the provisions in Schedule 23 of this Act which are brought into force by this Order, apart from the repeal to the Continental Shelf Act 1964 (c. 29) | Repeals etc |
| Paragraphs 6 to 9 of Schedule 10 | The Civil Nuclear Police Authority |
| Schedule 12 | Planning and reports about Constabulary |
| Paragraphs 3, 5 and 8 to 11 of Schedule 14 | Minor amendments relating to Constabulary |
| Part 1 of Schedule 23 in so far as it relates to the repeals mentioned in the Table below, apart from the repeal to the Continental Shelf Act 1964 (c. 29) . | Repeals |
| Paragraphs 1 and 3 of Part 2 of Schedule 23. | Savings etc. |
Article 2(2)
SCHEDULE 2 PROVISIONS COMING INTO FORCE ON 1ST OCTOBER 2005
| Provisions | Subject Matter of Provisions |
|---|---|
| Sections 95 to 98 | Safety zones for installations |
| Section 99(1) in so far as it is not already in force | Navigation |
| Section 102(2) and (3) | Amendments of 1989 Act consequential on Chapter 2 of Part 2 |
| Sections 105 to 114 | Decommissioning of offshore installations |
| Schedule 16, other than paragraph 7 | Applications and proposals for notices under section 95 |
Article 2(3)
SCHEDULE 3 PROVISIONS COMING INTO FORCE ON 1ST JANUARY 2006
| Provisions | Subject Matter of Provisions |
|---|---|
| Section 103(1) | Other amendments consequential on Chapter 2 of Part 2 |
| Section 197(9) and Part 1 of Schedule 23, in so far as they relate to the repeal of the Continental Shelf Act 1964 (c. 29) , set out in the Table below | Repeals |
Table
| Short title and chapter | Extent of repeal |
|---|---|
| Atomic Energy Authority Act 1954 (c. 32) | Section 9(8). In Schedule 3, the paragraphs relating to section 3 of the Special Constables Act 1923, section 2 of the Metropolitan Police Act 1860 and section 6 of the Public Stores Act 1875. |
| Continental Shelf Act 1964 (c. 29) | In section 8(1), the words “high voltage”. |
| Nuclear Installations Act 1965 (c. 57) | In Schedule 1– (a) paragraph 4(1) and (3); (b) in paragraph 7, sub-paragraph (b) and the word “and” immediately preceding it. |
| Atomic Energy Authority Act 1971 (c. 11) | Section 19. |
| Atomic Energy Authority (Special Constables) Act 1976 (c. 23) | Section 1. Section 2. Section 4. |
| Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (c. 60) | Section 6(3) and (4). |
| Ministry of Defence Police Act 1987 (c. 4) | In section 2(5), the definition of “United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority Constabulary”. In section 2A(4), the definition of “United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority Constabulary” and the word “and” immediately preceding it. In section 2B(3), the definition of “United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority Constabulary”. Section 7(3) and (4)(a). |
| Terrorism Act 2000 (c. 11) | In section 44(4C), the word “or” at the end of paragraph (a). |
| Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001 (c. 16) | Section 88(7)(c). |
| Anti-Terrorism, Crime and SecurityAct 2001 (c. 24) | Section 76. Section 78(2). In section 98(6), paragraph (b) and the word “and” immediately preceding it. In section 100(4), the definition of “United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority Constabulary” and the word “and” immediately preceding it. In Schedule 7, paragraph 26. |
| Police Reform Act 2002 (c. 30) | In section 82(5), the definition of “the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority Constabulary”. |