1. The operator of any of the following installations may apply to the regulator for free allocation in the 2026-2030 allocation period:

(a) an installation for which a permit is issued on or before 30 June 2025;

(b) an installation that is an ultra-small emitter for the 2025 scheme year;

(c) an installation for which an application for a permit has been made but not yet determined.

1A. An application:

(a) may not be made before 1 April 2025;

(b) must be made on or before 30 June 2025.

2. An application for free allocation submitted pursuant to paragraph 1 shall be accompanied by the following particulars:

(a) a baseline data report verified in accordance with the Verification Regulation 2018 containing data for the installation, and its sub-installations as specified in Article 10 and Annexes I and II to this Regulation, taking into account, for the calculation of historical activity levels for specific product benchmarks, Annex III to this Regulation, containing each parameter listed in Annex IV to this Regulation and covering the baseline period;