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Version date: 31 March 2024 - onwards
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Article 15a Assessment of applications for free allocation by operators of incumbent installations

1. This Article applies where:

(a) a deemed application for free allocation in the 2021-2025 allocation period has been made by the operator of an incumbent installation; or

(b) an application under Article 4 for free allocation in the 2026-2030 allocation period has been made by the operator of an incumbent installation.

2. The regulator must send the information set out in paragraph 3 to the UK ETS authority:

(a) where paragraph 1(a) applies, as soon as reasonably practicable after IP completion day;

(b) where paragraph 1(b) applies, on or before 30 September 2025.

3. The information is:

(a) details of the installation, including details of any permit in force;

(b) the information contained in the baseline data report submitted with the application;

(c) the historical activity levels (if any) of the installation and each sub-installation determined under Article 15 or, if the regulator has not determined historical activity levels by virtue of Article 15(2), the regulator’s explanation.

4. The UK ETS authority must as soon as reasonably practicable: