Transitional provisions
3. Article 35 of the 1996 Order shall not have effect in relation to any works for the construction of a major pipeline executed before 10th December 1996 and accordingly a person may execute such works without the consent of the Director provided that—
(a)the Director may grant a consent under that Article in relation to any works which are, or are expected to be, executed on or after that date; and
(b)anything which it is necessary or expedient to do with a view to, or otherwise in connection with, the obtaining or granting of a consent under that Article in relation to such works may be done by or in relation to the Director.