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• (3) Compaction testing must be carried out once back filling is completed to establish whether the backfill has been adequately compacted as referred to in sub-paragraph (1) and what further works may be necessary, and the results of such testing must be supplied to HPU.

• (4) Where it is shown by the testing under sub-paragraph (3) to be necessary, the undertaker must carry out further compaction testing under sub-paragraph (1) and sub-paragraphs (1), (2) and (3) continue to apply until such time as the backfill has been adequately compacted.

• (5) In the event that it is necessary to provide permanent support to a pipeline which has been exposed over the length of the excavation before backfilling and reinstatement is carried out, the undertaker must pay to HPU a capitalised sum representing the increase of the costs (if any which may be expected to be reasonably incurred in maintaining, working and, when necessary, renewing any such alterations or additions.

• (6) In the event of a dispute as to—

• (a) whether or not backfill has been adequately compacted under sub-paragraphs (1) to (4); or

• (b) the amount of any payment under sub-paragraph (5),

the undertaker or HPU may refer the matter for arbitration under paragraph 330.

318

• (1) A minimum clearance of 1500 millimetres must be maintained between any part of the authorised development and any affected asset (whether that part of the authorised development is parallel to or crosses the pipeline) unless otherwise agreed with HPU.

• (2) No manholes or chambers are to be built over or round the pipelines.

Monitoring for damage to pipelines

319

• (1) When carrying out the relevant work the undertaker must monitor the relevant affected assets within the Order limits to establish whether damage has occurred.

• (2) Where any damage occurs to an affected asset as a result of the relevant work, the undertaker must immediately cease all work in the vicinity of the damage and must notify HPU to enable repairs to be carried out to the reasonable satisfaction of HPU.

• (3) If damage has occurred to an affected asset as a result of relevant work the undertaker will, at the request and election of HPU—

• (a) afford HPU all reasonable facilities to enable it to fully and properly repair and test the affected asset and pay to HPU its costs incurred in doing so including the costs of testing the effectiveness of the repairs and any further works or testing shown by that testing to be reasonably necessary; or

• (b) fully and properly repair the affected asset as soon as reasonably practicable, in which case the repairs must be properly tested by the undertaker and be shown to the satisfaction of HPU to have effectively repaired the affected asset before any backfilling takes place.

• (4) Where testing has taken place under sub-paragraph (3)(b), the undertaker must (except where HPU agrees otherwise in writing) provide it with a copy of the results of such testing prior to any backfilling.

• (5) Following the completion of a relevant work if damage is found to have occurred to an affected asset as a result of the relevant work, sub-paragraphs (2) to (4) of this paragraph apply to that damage.

• (6) In the event that the undertaker does not carry out necessary remedial work in a timely manner then HPU is entitled, but not obliged, to undertake the necessary remedial work and recover the cost of doing so from the undertaker.

320

• (1) If any damage occurs to a pipeline causing a leakage or escape from a pipeline, all work in the vicinity must cease and HPU must be notified immediately.

• (2) Where there is leakage or escape of gas or any other substance, the undertaker must immediately—

• (a) remove all personnel from the immediate vicinity of the leak;

• (b) inform HPU;

• (c) prevent any approach by the public, extinguish all naked flames and other sources of ignition for at least 350 metres from the leakage; and

• (d) assist emergency services as may be requested.

Compliance with requirements, etc. applying to the protected land

321

• (1) Subject to sub-paragraph (2), in undertaking any works in relation to the protected land or exercising any rights relating to or affecting owners of the protected land, the undertaker must comply with such conditions, requirements or regulations relating to health, safety, security and welfare as are operated in relation to access to or activities in the protected land.

• (2) The undertaker is not bound by any condition, requirement or regulation that is—

• (a) introduced after the date on which notice of the works was given under paragraph 312; or

• (b) determined by arbitration following a determination under paragraph 330 to unreasonably—

• (i) create significant engineering, technical or programming difficulties; or

• (ii) materially increase the cost of carrying out the works.

• (3) Sub-paragraph (2) does not apply if the condition, requirement or regulation was introduced by way of legislation, direction or policy of the government, a relevant government agency, a local authority (exercising its public functions) or the police.

Access for construction and maintenance

322

• (1) Before carrying out any construction or maintenance works affecting HPU’s access rights over the access roads, the undertaker must prepare a draft construction access plan and consult on the draft construction access plan with HPU.

• (2) The undertaker must take account of the responses to any consultation referred to in sub-paragraph (1) before approving the construction access plan.

323

• (1) In preparing a construction access plan under paragraph 321 the undertaker must—

• (a) establish the programme for HPU’s major works in the pipeline corridor and the North Tees Facilities and plan the construction or maintenance works to prevent or (if such conflict cannot be reasonably prevented) to minimise any conflict between the construction or maintenance works and the programmed major works; and

• (b) establish where HPU’s access to the protected land, or any pipeline or the North Tees Facilities has a reasonable expectation to exercise access rights over particular access roads in respect of which rights are proposed to be restricted or extinguished, establish the purpose of that expectation and provide an alternative or replacement means of access whereby that expectation can be met.

• (2) Where a reference is made to arbitration under paragraph 330 in relation to any disagreement about a construction access plan the arbitrator must have regard to—

• (a) whether major works were, at the date of the consultation already programmed to take place;

• (b) the extent to which the authorised development can be accommodated simultaneously with the programmed major works;

• (c) the usual practice in respect of conditions or requirements subject to which authorisation to close or divert the access roads is given by the owner of the access roads;

• (d) the undertaker’s programme in respect of the authorised development and the extent to which it is reasonable for it to carry out the authorised development at a different time;

• (e) the availability (or non-availability) of other times during which the authorised development could be carried out;

• (f) the programme in respect of the major works and the extent to which it is reasonable for HPU to carry out the major works at a different time; and

• (g) the financial consequences of the decision on the undertaker and on HPU.

• (3) In this paragraph, “programmed”, in relation to works, means works in respect of which the owner of the access roads has been notified of the specific dates between which the works are programmed to be carried out provided that the period covered by such dates must be length of time the works are programmed to be carried out and not a period within part of which the works are to be carried out.

324

• (1) No works affecting access rights over the access roads are to commence until 30 days after a copy of the approved construction access plan is served on HPU.

• (2) Where HPU or the undertaker refers the construction access plan to arbitration for determination under paragraph 330, no works affecting access rights over the access roads may commence until that determination has been provided.

• (3) In carrying out construction or maintenance works the undertaker must at all times comply with the construction access plan.

Insurance

325

• (1) Before carrying out any part of the authorised development affecting HPU, the undertaker (or any contractor carrying out such works on behalf of the undertaker) must put in place a policy of insurance with a reputable insurer with the terms, cover and level of cover as may be agreed in writing between the undertaker and HPU, and evidence of that insurance must be provided on request to HPU.

• (2) Not less than 30 days before carrying out any part of the authorised development on the protected land or before proposing to change the terms of the insurance policy, the undertaker must notify HPU of details of the terms or cover of the insurance policy that it proposes to put in place, including the proposed level of the cover to be provided.

• (3) The undertaker (or any contractor carrying out such works on behalf of the undertaker) must maintain insurance in relation to the authorised development affecting HPU during the construction, operation, maintenance, repair and decommissioning of the authorised development in the terms and at the level of cover as may be agreed in writing between the undertaker and HPU.

326

If HPU has a dispute about the proposed insurance (including the terms or level of cover) to be provided under paragraph 324—

• (a) HPU may refer the matter to arbitration under paragraph 330; and

• (b) the undertaker may put in place an insurance policy it considers to be appropriate and continue with the authorised development at its own risk whilst the determination under paragraph 330 is complete, following which the undertaker must adjust the insurance policy if necessary to accord with the determination.

Costs

327

• (1) The undertaker must repay to HPU all reasonable fees, costs, charges and expenses reasonably incurred by HPU in relation to these protective provisions in respect of—

• (a) authorisation of survey details submitted by the undertaker under paragraph 307(3), authorisation of works details submitted by the undertaker under paragraph 308 and the imposition of conditions under paragraph 310;

• (b) the engagement of an engineer and their observation of the authorised works affecting the pipelines and the provision of safety advice under paragraph 312;

• (c) responding to the consultation on piling under paragraph 314;

• (d) considering the effectiveness of any compacting which has taken place under paragraph 316, including considering and evaluating compacting testing results and the details of further compaction works under that paragraph;

• (e) the repair and testing of a pipeline or protected crossing under paragraph 318;

• (f) considering and responding to consultation in relation to the construction access plan under paragraph 321 and providing details of their programme for major works to the undertaker under paragraph 322; and

• (g) considering the adequacy of the terms and level of cover of any insurance policy proposed or put in place by the undertaker under paragraph 324,

including the reasonable costs incurred by HPU in engaging and retaining such external experts, consultants and contractors as may be reasonably necessary to allow HPU to carry out its functions under these protective provisions.

• (2) Subject to sub-paragraphs (3) and (4), if by reason or in consequence of the construction of any of the works referred to in paragraph 306, any damage is caused to the affected assets of HPU, or there is any interruption in any service provided, or in the supply of any goods, by HPU, the undertaker must—

• (a) bear and pay the cost reasonably incurred by HPU in making good such damage or restoring the supply; and

• (b) make reasonable compensation to HPU for any other expenses, loss, damages, penalty or costs incurred by HPU, by reason or in consequence of any such damage or interruption.

• (3) Nothing in sub-paragraphs (1) or (2) imposes any liability on the undertaker with respect to any damage or interruption to the extent that it is attributable to the act, neglect or default of HPU, its officers, employees, servants, contractors or agents.

• (4) HPU must give the undertaker reasonable notice of any claim or demand under sub-paragraph (2) and no settlement or compromise of such a claim or demand is to be made without the prior consent of the undertaker which, if it withholds such consent, has the sole conduct of any settlement or compromise or of any proceedings necessary to resist the claim or demand.

• (5) HPU must, on receipt of a request from the undertaker, from time to time provide the undertaker free of charge with written estimates of the costs, charges, expenses and other liabilities for which the undertaker is or will become liable under this Part and with such information as may reasonably enable the undertaker to assess the reasonableness of any such estimate or claim made or to be made under this Part.

• (6) In the assessment of any sums payable to HPU under this Part there must not be taken into account any increase in the sums claimed that is attributable to any action taken by, or any agreement entered into by, HPU if that action or agreement was not reasonably necessary and was taken or entered into with a view to obtaining the payment of those sums by the undertaker under this Part or increasing the sums so payable.

• (7) HPU must use its reasonable endeavours to mitigate in whole or in part and to minimise any costs, expenses, loss, demands, and penalties to which the indemnity under this paragraph applies. If requested to do so by the undertaker, HPU must provide an explanation of how the claim has been minimised or details to substantiate any cost or compensation claimed pursuant to sub-paragraph (2). The undertaker shall only be liable under this paragraph for claims reasonably incurred by HPU.

Further protection in relation to the exercise of powers under the Order

328

The undertaker must give written notice to HPU of the terms and level of cover of any guarantee or alternative form of security put in place under article 48 (funding for compulsory acquisition compensation) and any such notice must be given no later than 28 days before any such guarantee or alternative form of security is put in place specifying the date when the guarantee or alternative form of security comes into force.

329

The undertaker, must when requested to do so by HPU, provide it with a complete set of the documents submitted to and certified by the Secretary of State in accordance with article 45 (certification of plans etc.) in electronic form.

330

Prior to the commencement of the authorised development the undertaker must prepare an emergency response plan following consultation with the local emergency services and provide a copy of that plan to HPU.

Arbitration

331

Any difference or dispute arising between the undertaker and HPU under this Part of this Schedule must, unless otherwise agreed in writing between the undertaker and HPU, be referred to and settled by arbitration in accordance with article 47 (arbitration).

PART 24 — FOR THE PROTECTION OF NAVIGATOR TERMINALS SEAL SANDS LIMITED

332

For the protection of Navigator Terminals, the following provisions have effect, unless otherwise agreed in writing between the undertaker and Navigator Terminals.

333

In this Part of this Schedule—

• “Navigator Terminals” means Navigator Terminals Seal Sands Limited (company number 00829104) whose registered address is Oliver Road, Grays, RM20 3ED and any successor in title or function to the Navigator Terminals operations;

• “the Navigator Terminals operations” means the operations within the Order limits vested in Navigator Terminals including the pipeline crossing the Order limits operated by Navigator Terminals used at various times for the passage of multi-purpose hydrocarbon fuels and all ancillary apparatus including such works and apparatus properly appurtenant to the pipelines as are specified by section 65(2) (meaning of “pipe-line”) of the Pipe-lines Act 1962; and

• “works details” means—plans and sections;details of the proposed method of working and timing of execution of works;details of vehicle access routes for construction and operational traffic; andany further particulars provided in response to a request under paragraph 333.

Consent under this Part

334

Before commencing any part of the authorised development which would have an effect on the operation or maintenance of the Navigator Terminals operations or all necessary and existing access to them, the undertaker must submit to Navigator Terminals the works details for the proposed works and such further particulars as Navigator Terminals may, within 28 days from the day on which the works details are submitted under this paragraph, reasonably require for approval by Navigator Terminals.

335

No works comprising any part of the authorised development which would have an effect on the operation or maintenance of the Navigator Terminals operations or access to them are to be commenced until the works details in respect of those works submitted under paragraph 333 have been approved by Navigator Terminals.

336

Any approval of Navigator Terminals required under paragraph 334 must not be unreasonably withheld or delayed unless the works details are not consistent with and in accordance with terms of this Part but may be given subject to such reasonable requirements as Navigator Terminals may require to be made for—

• (a) the continuing safety and operational viability of the Navigator Terminals operations; and

• (b) the requirement for Navigator Terminals to have reasonable access with or without vehicles at all times to inspect, repair, replace and maintain and ensure the continuing safety and operation or viability of the Navigator Terminals operations.

337

• (1) The authorised development must be carried out with good and suitable materials in a good and workmanlike manner in accordance with the works details approved under paragraph 334 and any requirements imposed on the approval under paragraph 335 and all other statutory and other requirements or regulations.

• (2) Where there has been a reference to an arbitrator in accordance with paragraph 339 and the arbitrator gives approval for the works details, the authorised development must be carried out in accordance with the approval and conditions contained in the decision of the arbitrator under paragraph 339.

Indemnity

338

• (1) Subject to sub-paragraphs (2) and (3), if by reason or in consequence of the construction of any of the works referred to in paragraph 333, any damage or loss is caused to the Navigator Terminals operations or property of Navigator Terminals, or there is any interruption in any service provided, or in the supply of any goods, by Navigator Terminals, the undertaker must—

• (a) bear and pay the cost incurred by Navigator Terminals in making good such damage or restoring the supply; and

• (b) make compensation to Navigator Terminals for any other expenses, loss, damages, penalty or costs incurred by Navigator Terminals, by reason or in consequence of any such damage or interruption.

• (2) Nothing in sub-paragraph (1) imposes any liability on the undertaker with respect to—

• (a) any damage or interruption to the extent that it is attributable solely to the act, neglect or default of Navigator Terminals, its officers, employees, servants, contractors or agents; or

• (b) any indirect or consequential loss or loss of profits by Navigator Terminals.

• (3) Navigator Terminals must give the undertaker reasonable notice of any such claim or demand and no settlement or compromise is to be made without the consent of the undertaker which, if it withholds such consent, has the sole conduct of any settlement or compromise or of any proceedings necessary to resist the claim or demand.

• (4) Navigator Terminals must use its reasonable endeavours to mitigate in whole or in part and to minimise so far as it is able and using the steps of a reasonably prudent operator of such a facility any costs, expenses, loss, demands, and penalties to which the indemnity under this paragraph 337 applies. If requested to do so by the undertaker, Navigator Terminals must provide reasonable details to substantiate any cost or compensation claimed pursuant to sub-paragraph (1). The undertaker shall only be liable under this paragraph 337 for claims reasonably incurred by Navigator Terminals.

Arbitration

339

Any difference or dispute arising between the undertaker and Navigator Terminals under this Part of this Schedule must, unless otherwise agreed in writing between the undertaker and Navigator Terminals, be referred to and settled by arbitration in accordance with article 47 (arbitration).

PART 25 — FOR THE PROTECTION OF NORTHUMBRIAN WATER LIMITED

340

For the protection of NW, the following provisions, unless otherwise agreed in writing between the undertaker and NW, have effect.

341

In this Part of this Schedule—

• “alternative apparatus” means alternative apparatus adequate to enable NW to fulfil its statutory functions in no less efficient a manner than previously;

• “apparatus” means the following items belonging to or maintained by NW within the Order limits—in the case of NW’s water undertaking—mains, pipes, wells, boreholes, tanks, service reservoirs, pumping stations or other apparatus, structure, tunnel, shaft or treatment works or “accessories” (as defined in section 219(1) of the Water Industry Act 1991) belonging to or maintained or used by NW for the purposes of water supply; andany water mains or service pipes which are the subject of a notice of intention to adopt under section 51A of the Water Industry Act 1991; andin the case of NW’s sewerage undertaking—any sewer, drain or disposal works vested in NW under the Water Industry Act 1991; andany sewer, drain or disposal works which is so vested or is the subject of a notice of intention to adopt given under section 102(4) of that Act or an agreement to adopt made under section 104 of that Act,and includes a sludge main, “disposal main” (within the meaning of section 219 of that Act) or sewer outfall and any manholes, ventilating shafts, pumps or other accessories (as defined in section 219(1) of the Water Industry Act 1991) forming part of any such sewer, drain or works, and any structure in which apparatus is or is to be lodged or which gives or will give access to apparatus;

• “functions” includes powers and duties;

• “in” in a context referring to apparatus or alternative apparatus in land includes a reference to apparatus or alternative apparatus under, over or upon land;

• “NW” means Northumbrian Water Limited, company number 02366703, whose registered office is at Northumbria House, Abbey Road, Pity Me, Durham, DH1 5FJ;

• “plan” includes sections, drawings, specifications and method statements; and

• “the standard protection strips” means strips of land falling within the following distances to either side of the medial line of any relevant pipe or apparatus—2.25 metres where the diameter of the pipe is less than 150 millimetres;3 metres where the diameter of the pipe is between 150 and 450 millimetres;4.5 metres where the diameter of the pipe is between 450 and 750 millimetres;6 metres where the diameter of the pipe exceeds 750 millimetres; and6.5 metres where it is a sewer.

342

The undertaker must not within the standard protection strips interfere with or build over any apparatus within the Order limits or execute the placing, installation, bedding, packing, removal, connection or disconnection of any apparatus, or execute any filling around the apparatus (where the apparatus is laid in a trench) within the standard protection strips unless otherwise agreed in writing with NW, such agreement not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed, and this provision must be brought to the attention of any contractor responsible for carrying out any part of the authorised development on behalf of the undertaker.

343

The alteration, extension, removal or re-location of any apparatus shall not be implemented until—

• (a) any requirement for any permits under the Environmental Permitting Regulations 2016 or other replacement legislation and any other associated consents are obtained; and

• (b) if applicable, the undertaker has made the appropriate application under sections 106 (right to communicate with public sewers), 112 (requirement that proposed drain or sewer be constructed so as to form part of the general system) or 185 (duty to move pipes, etc. in certain cases) of the Water Industry Act 1991 as may be required by those provisions and has provided a plan of the works proposed to NW and NW has given the necessary consent or approval under the relevant provision, such agreement not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed,

and in the event that such works are to be executed by the undertaker, they are to be executed only in accordance with the plan, section and description submitted and in accordance with such reasonable requirements as may be made by NW for the alteration or otherwise for the protection of the apparatus, or for securing access to it.

344

In the situation, where in exercise of the powers conferred by the Order, the undertaker acquires any interest in any land in which any apparatus is placed and such apparatus is to be relocated, extended, removed or altered in any way, no alteration or extension shall take place until NW has established to its reasonable satisfaction, without unnecessary delay, contingency arrangements in order to conduct its functions for the duration of the works to relocate, extend, remove or alter the apparatus.

345

Regardless of any provision in this Order or anything shown on any plan, the undertaker must not acquire any apparatus otherwise than by agreement, and before extinguishing any existing rights for NW to use, keep, inspect, renew and maintain its apparatus in the Order land, the undertaker must, with the agreement of NW, create a new right to use, keep, inspect, renew and maintain the apparatus that is reasonably convenient for NW, such agreement not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed.

346

If in consequence of the exercise of the powers conferred by the Order the access to any apparatus is materially obstructed the undertaker shall provide such alternative means of access to such apparatus as will enable NW to maintain or use the apparatus no less effectively than was possible before such obstruction.

347

If in consequence of the exercise of the powers conferred by the Order, previously unmapped sewers, lateral drains or other apparatus are identified by the undertaker, notification of the location of such assets will immediately be given to NW and afforded the same protection as other NW assets.

348

• (1) Subject to sub-paragraphs (2) and (3), if for any reason or in consequence of the construction of any of the works referred to in paragraphs 341 to 343 any damage is caused to any apparatus (other than apparatus the repair of which is not reasonably necessary in view of its intended removal for the purposes of those works) or property of NW, or there is any interruption in any service provided, or in the supply of any goods, by NW, the undertaker must—

• (a) bear and pay the cost reasonably incurred by NW in making good any damage or restoring the supply; and

• (b) make reasonable compensation to NW for any other expenses, loss, damages, penalty or costs incurred by NW, by reason or in consequence of any such damage or interruption.

• (2) Nothing in sub-paragraph (1) imposes any liability on the undertaker with respect to any damage or interruption to the extent that it is attributable to the act, neglect or default of NW, its officers, employees, servants, contractors or agents.

• (3) NW must give the undertaker reasonable notice of any such claim or demand and no settlement or compromise is to be made without the consent of the undertaker which, if it withholds such consent, has the sole conduct of any settlement or compromise or of any proceedings necessary to resist the claim or demand.

• (4) NW must use its reasonable endeavours to mitigate in whole or in part and to minimise any costs, expenses, loss, demands, and penalties to which the indemnity under this paragraph 347 applies. If requested to do so by the undertaker, NW must provide an explanation of how the claim has been minimised or details to substantiate any cost or compensation claimed pursuant to sub-paragraph (1). The undertaker shall only be liable under this paragraph 347 for claims reasonably incurred by NW.

349

Any dispute arising between the undertaker and NW under this Part of this Schedule must be referred to and settled by arbitration under article 47 (arbitration).

350

• (1) Where in consequence of the proposed construction of any of the authorised development, the undertaker or NW requires the removal of apparatus or NW makes requirements for the protection or alteration of apparatus, the undertaker must use all reasonable endeavours to co-ordinate the execution of the works in the interests of safety and the efficient and economic execution of the authorised development and taking into account the need to ensure the safe and efficient operation of NW’s undertaking and NW must use all reasonable endeavours to co-operate with the undertaker for that purpose.

• (2) Where the undertaker identifies any apparatus which may belong to or be maintainable by NW but which does not appear on any statutory map kept for the purpose by NW, it shall inform NW of the existence and location of the apparatus as soon as reasonably practicable.

• (3) Nothing in this Part of this Schedule affects the provisions of any enactment or agreement regulating the relations between the undertaker and NW in respect of any apparatus laid or erected in land belonging to the undertaker on the date on which this Order is made.

351

Prior to carrying out any works within the Order Limits (as defined in the Order) NW must give written notice of the proposed works to the undertaker, such notice to include full details of the location of the proposed works, their anticipated duration, access arrangements, depths of the works, and any other information that may impact upon the works consented by the Order.

PART 26 — FOR THE PROTECTION OF NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS LIMITED

Application

352

For the protection of the Northern Gas Networks Limited the following provisions shall, unless otherwise agreed in writing between the undertaker and Northern Gas Networks Limited, have effect.

Interpretation

353

In this Part of this Schedule—

• “alternative apparatus” means appropriate alternative apparatus to the reasonable satisfaction of Northern Gas Networks to enable Northern Gas Networks to fulfil its statutory functions in a manner not less efficient than previously;

• “apparatus” means any mains, pipes or other apparatus belonging to Northern Gas Networks which it uses for the purposes of its undertaking;

• “functions” includes powers and duties;

• “in” in a context referring to works, apparatus or alternative apparatus in land includes a reference to such works, apparatus or alternative apparatus under, over, across, along or upon such land;

• “maintain” and “maintenance” shall include the ability and right to do any of the following: construct, use, repair, alter, inspect, renew or remove;

• “Northern Gas Networks” means Northern Gas Networks Limited (Company Number 05167070) whose registered office is at 1100 Century Way, Colton, Leeds, LS15 8TU;

• “plan” or “plans” include all designs, drawings, specifications, method statements, soil reports, programmes, calculations, risk assessments and other documents that are reasonably necessary properly and sufficiently to describe the works to be executed; and

• “works” means all works carried out by the undertaker to construct, lay, render operational, maintain, repair, renew, inspect and replace the authorised development or any part thereof including without limitation ancillary works of excavation, resurfacing, protecting, testing and drainage works, as affect the apparatus.

354

Except for paragraphs 354 (apparatus of statutory undertaker in stopped up streets), 358 (retained apparatus: protection), 359 (expenses) and 360 (indemnity), this Schedule does not apply to apparatus in respect of which the relations between the undertaker and Northern Gas Networks are regulated by the provisions of Part 3 of the 1991 Act.

Apparatus of statutory undertaker in stopped up streets

355

Notwithstanding the temporary stopping up or diversion of any street under the powers conferred by article 13 (temporary stopping up of streets, public rights of way and access land), Northern Gas Networks is at liberty at all times to take all necessary access across any such stopped up street and to execute and do all such works and things in, upon or under any such street as may be reasonably necessary or desirable to enable it to maintain any apparatus which at the time of the stopping up or diversion was in that street, subject always to the undertaker’s unimpeded ability to carry out the works.

Acquisition of land

356

Regardless of any provision in this Order or anything shown on the land plans or contained in the book of reference, the undertaker must not acquire any apparatus or override any easement or other interest of Northern Gas Networks otherwise than by agreement.

Removal or diversion of apparatus

357

• (1) If, in the exercise of the powers conferred by this Order, the undertaker acquires any interest in land in which the apparatus is placed, that apparatus must not be removed under this Part or otherwise, and any right of Northern Gas Networks to maintain that apparatus in that land must not be extinguished until alternative apparatus has been constructed and is in operation to the reasonable satisfaction of Northern Gas Networks in accordance with sub-paragraphs (2) to (5).

• (2) If, for the purpose of executing any works in, on or under any land purchased, held, appropriated or used under this Order, the undertaker requires the removal or diversion of any apparatus placed in that land, it must give to Northern Gas Networks written notice of that requirement, together with a plan of the works and the removal or diversion works proposed, the proposed position of the alternative apparatus, and the proposed timeline for the works. Northern Gas Networks must reasonably approve these details. The undertaker must afford to Northern Gas Networks, to their reasonable satisfaction, the necessary facilities and rights for—

• (a) the construction of alternative apparatus in other land of the undertaker; and

• (b) the maintenance of that apparatus,

and after the alternative apparatus to be provided or constructed has been agreed or settled by arbitration in accordance with article 47 (arbitration) and after the grant to Northern Gas Networks of any such facilities and rights, Northern Gas Networks must complete the works and bring the alternative apparatus into operation and subsequently remove any apparatus required to be removed by the undertaker and must use its reasonable endeavours to meet the undertaker’s proposed timeline, and in any event must do so without undue delay, in accordance with the details provided by the undertaker under this sub-paragraph or as otherwise reasonably agreed by the undertaker.

• (3) If, in consequence of the works carried out by the undertaker, Northern Gas Networks reasonably needs to remove or divert any of its apparatus, it must without undue delay give the undertaker written notice of that requirement, together with a plan of the work proposed, the proposed position of the alternative apparatus and the proposed timeline for the works. The undertaker must reasonably approve these details and must afford to Northern Gas Networks, to their reasonable satisfaction, the necessary facilities and rights for—

• (a) the construction of alternative apparatus in other land of the undertaker; and

• (b) the maintenance of that apparatus,

and after the alternative apparatus to be provided or constructed has been agreed or settled by arbitration in accordance with article 47 (arbitration) and after the grant to Northern Gas Networks of any such facilities and rights, Northern Gas Networks must complete the works and bring the alternative apparatus into operation and subsequently remove any apparatus required to be removed by the undertaker without undue delay and in accordance with the approved details and timeline.

• (4) If alternative apparatus or any part of such apparatus is to be constructed elsewhere than in other land of the undertaker, or the undertaker is unable to afford such facilities and rights as are mentioned in sub-paragraphs (2) and (3) in the land in which the alternative apparatus or part of such apparatus is to be constructed, Northern Gas Networks must, on receipt of a written notice to that effect from the undertaker, as soon as reasonably possible take such steps as are reasonable in the circumstances (at the Undertaker’s expense) to obtain the necessary facilities and rights in the land in which the alternative apparatus is to be constructed.

• (5) Paragraphs 359 (expenses) and 360 (indemnity) of this Part of this Schedule apply to removal or diversions works under this paragraph 356, subject to Northern Gas Networks providing to the undertaker in advance and in writing (to the extent practicable) a reasonable cost estimate for works that it proposes to carry out.

Facilities and rights for alternative apparatus

358

• (1) Where, in accordance with the provisions of this Part, the undertaker affords to Northern Gas Networks facilities and rights for the construction and maintenance in land of the undertaker of alternative apparatus in substitution for apparatus to be removed, those facilities and rights must be granted upon such terms and conditions as may be agreed between the undertaker and Northern Gas Networks or in default of agreement settled by arbitration in accordance with article 47 (arbitration).

• (2) If the facilities and rights to be afforded by the undertaker in respect of any alternative apparatus in the land of the undertaker, and the terms and conditions to which those facilities and rights are to be granted, are less favourable on the whole to Northern Gas Networks than the facilities and rights enjoyed by it in respect of the apparatus to be removed (as agreed between the undertaker and Northern Gas Networks, or failing agreement, in the opinion of the arbitrator), then the undertaker and Northern Gas Networks must agree appropriate compensation for the extent to which the new facilities and rights render Northern Gas Networks less able to effectively carry out its undertaking or require it to do so at greater cost. If the amount of compensation cannot be agreed, the matter must be settled by arbitration in accordance with article 47 (arbitration) and the arbitrator must make provision for the payment of appropriate compensation by the undertaker to Northern Gas Networks as appears to the arbitrator to be reasonable having regard to all the circumstances of the particular case.

Retained apparatus: protection

359

• (1) Not less than 28 days before commencing the execution of any works that will or may be situated on, over, under or within 15 metres measured in any direction of any apparatus, or (wherever situated) impose any load directly upon any apparatus or involve embankment works within 15 metres of any apparatus, the removal or diversion of which apparatus has not been required by the undertaker under paragraph 356(2) or otherwise or by Northern Gas Networks under paragraph 356(3), the undertaker must submit to Northern Gas Networks a plan showing the works and the apparatus.

• (2) The plan to be submitted to Northern Gas Networks under sub-paragraph (1) shall be detailed including a method statement and describing—

• (a) the exact position of the works;

• (b) the level at which these are proposed to be constructed or renewed;

• (c) the manner of their construction or renewal including details of excavation, positioning of plant etc;

• (d) the position of all apparatus; and

• (e) by way of detailed drawings, every alteration proposed to be made to or close to any apparatus.

• (3) Subject to sub-paragraph (4) the undertaker must not commence the construction or renewal of any works to which sub-paragraphs (1) or (2) apply until Northern Gas Networks has given written approval of the plan so submitted.

• (4) Any approval of Northern Gas Networks ... required under sub-paragraph (3)—

• (a) may be given subject to reasonable conditions for any purpose mentioned in sub-paragraph (5) or (7); and

• (b) must not be unreasonably withheld or delayed.

• (5) In relation to works to which sub-paragraph (1) applies, Northern Gas Networks may require such modifications to be made to the plans as may be reasonably necessary for the purpose of securing its system against interference or risk of damage or for the purpose of providing or securing proper and convenient means of access to any apparatus.

• (6) Works executed under this Order to which this paragraph 358 applies must be executed only in accordance with the relevant plan, notified under sub-paragraph (1) and approved (with conditions, if applicable) under sub-paragraph (4), as amended from time to time by agreement between the undertaker and Northern Gas Networks. Northern Gas Networks is entitled to watch and inspect the execution of those works.

• (7) Where Northern Gas Networks requires any protective works or subsidence monitoring to be carried out either by itself or by the undertaker (whether of a temporary or permanent nature), Northern Gas Networks must give the undertaker notice of such requirement in its approval under sub-paragraph (3), and—

• (a) such protective works must be carried out to Northern Gas Networks’ reasonable satisfaction prior to the carrying out of the relevant part of the works;

• (b) ground subsidence monitoring must be carried out in accordance with a scheme approved by Northern Gas Networks (such approval not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed), which shall set out—

• (i) the apparatus which is to be subject to such monitoring;

• (ii) the extent of land to be monitored;

• (iii) the manner in which ground levels are to be monitored;

• (iv) the timescales of any monitoring activities; and

• (v) the extent of ground subsidence which, if exceeded, must require the undertaker to submit for Northern Gas Networks’ approval a ground subsidence mitigation scheme in respect of such subsidence; and

• (c) if a subsidence mitigation scheme is required, it must be carried out as approved (such approval not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed).

• (8) Nothing in this paragraph shall preclude the undertaker from submitting at any time or from time to time, but in no case less than 28 days before commencing the execution of the relevant works, a new plan, instead of the plan previously submitted, and having done so the provisions of this paragraph shall apply to and in respect of the new plan.

• (9) The Undertaker must not be required to comply with sub-paragraphs (1) or (2) in the case of emergency but in that case it must give to Northern Gas Networks notice as soon as is reasonably practicable and a plan of those works shall comply with the other requirements in this paragraph insofar as is reasonably practicable in the circumstances, provided that it always complies with sub-paragraph (10).

• (10) At all times when carrying out any works authorised under the Order that may or will affect the apparatus, the Undertaker must comply with the Statutory undertaker’s policies for safe working in proximity to gas apparatus including the “Specification for safe working in the vicinity of Northern Gas Networks, Gas pipelines and associated installation requirements for third parties “NGN/SPSSW22” and the Health and Safety Executive guidance document “HS(G)47 Avoiding Danger from underground services”.

Expenses

360

• (1) Subject to the following provisions of this paragraph, the undertaker must repay to Northern Gas Networks the charges, costs and expenses reasonably incurred by Northern Gas Networks in, or in connection with, the inspection, removal or diversion, relaying or replacing, alteration or protection of any apparatus or the construction of any new apparatus which may be reasonably required and necessary in consequence of the execution of any such works as are required and approved under this Part, including without limitation—

• (a) any costs reasonably incurred or compensation properly paid in connection with the acquisition of rights or the exercise of statutory powers for such apparatus, including without limitation in the event that the Statutory Undertaker elects to use compulsory purchase powers to acquire any necessary rights under paragraph 356(4);

• (b) in connection with the cost of the carrying out of any diversion work or the provision of any alternative apparatus;

• (c) the cutting off of any apparatus from any other apparatus or the making safe of redundant apparatus;

• (d) the approval of plans;

• (e) the carrying out of protective works;

• (f) the survey of any land, apparatus or works, the inspection and monitoring of works or the installation or removal of any temporary works reasonably necessary in consequence of the execution of any works carried out pursuant to this Schedule; and

• (g) any statutory loss of supply payments under the ‘Guaranteed Standards of Service’ regime that the Statutory Undertaker may incur in consequence of the works, but in the event that such payments are likely to become payable, the Statutory Undertaker must give the Undertaker notice as soon as reasonably practicable of the payments and the likely amount.

• (2) Northern Gas Networks must use its reasonable endeavours to mitigate in whole or in part, and in any event to minimise, any costs, expenses, loss, demands and penalties capable of being claimed under sub-paragraph (1). If requested to do so by the undertaker, Northern Gas Networks must provide an explanation of how the claimed expenses have been minimised or details to substantiate the cost or compensation claimed pursuant to sub-paragraph (1). The undertaker shall only be liable to pay expenses that have been reasonably incurred by Northern Gas Networks.

• (3) There is to be deducted from any sum payable under sub-paragraph (1) the value of any apparatus removed under the provisions of this Part and which is not re-used as part of the alternative apparatus, that value being calculated after removal and not including the costs (if any) of disposing that apparatus.

• (4) If in accordance with the provisions of this Part of this Schedule—

• (a) apparatus of a better type, of greater capacity or of greater dimensions is placed in substitution for existing apparatus; or

• (b) apparatus (whether existing apparatus or apparatus substituted for existing apparatus) is placed at a depth greater than the depth at which the existing apparatus was situated,

then, if this incurs greater expense than would have been incurred by a like-for-like (or as close as practicable to like-for like) replacement at the same depth, the undertaker shall not be liable for this additional expense.

• (5) For the purposes of sub-paragraph (4) an extension of apparatus to a length greater than the length of existing apparatus shall not be treated as a placing of apparatus of greater dimensions than those of the existing apparatus where such extension is required in consequence of the execution of any such works as are referred to and approved under this Part.

• (6) An amount which apart from this sub-paragraph would be payable to Northern Gas Networks in respect of works by virtue of sub-paragraph (1), if the works include the placing of apparatus provided in substitution for apparatus placed more than seven years and six months earlier so as to confer on Northern Gas Networks any financial benefit by deferment of the time for renewal of the apparatus in the ordinary course, is to be reduced by the amount which represents that benefit.

Indemnity

361

• (1) Subject to sub-paragraphs (2), (3) and (4), and without detracting from paragraph 359 above, if by reason or in consequence of the construction of any works referred to and approved under this Part, any damage is caused to any apparatus or alternative apparatus (other than apparatus the repair of which is not reasonably necessary in view of its intended removal for the purposes of those works) or property of Northern Gas Networks, or there is any interruption in any service provided, or in the supply of any goods, by Northern Gas Networks, the undertaker must—

• (a) bear and pay the cost reasonably incurred by Northern Gas Networks in making good such damage or restoring the supply; and

• (b) make reasonable compensation to Northern Gas Networks for any other expenses, loss, damages, penalty or costs incurred by the utility undertaker, by reason or in consequence of any such damage or interruption.

• (2) The fact that any act or thing may have been done by Northern Gas Networks on behalf of the undertaker or in accordance with a plan approved by Northern Gas Networks or in accordance with any requirement of Northern Gas Networks as a consequence of the authorised development or under its supervision shall not (subject to sub-paragraph (4)), excuse the undertaker from liability under the provisions of this sub-paragraph (2) unless Northern Gas Networks fails to carry out and execute the works properly with due care and attention and in a skilful and workman like manner or in a manner that does not accord with the approved plan.

• (3) Northern Gas Networks must use its reasonable endeavours to mitigate in whole or in part, and to minimise any costs, expenses, loss, demands, penalties etc. capable of being claimed under sub-paragraph (1). If requested to do so by the undertaker, Northern Gas Networks must provide an explanation of how the claim has been minimised or details to substantiate any cost or compensation claimed pursuant to sub-paragraph (1). The undertaker shall only be liable under this paragraph 360 for claims reasonably incurred by Northern Gas Networks.

• (4) Nothing in sub-paragraph (1) shall impose any liability on the undertaker with respect to—

• (a) any damage or interruption to the extent that it is attributable to the neglect or default of Northern Gas Networks, its officers, employees, servants, contractors or agents; or

• (b) any indirect or consequential loss or loss of profits by the Statutory Undertaker.

• (5) Northern Gas Networks must give the undertaker reasonable notice of any such claim or demand and no settlement or compromise shall be made without the consent of the undertaker (not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed) which, if it withholds such consent, has the sole conduct of any settlement or compromise or of any proceedings necessary to resist the claim or demand.

Enactments and agreements

362

Nothing in this Part affects the provisions of any enactment or agreement regulating the relations between the undertaker and Northern Gas Networks in respect of any apparatus laid or erected in land belonging to the undertaker on the date on which this Order is made.

Co-operation

363

Where in consequence of the proposed construction of any of the works under this Part, the undertaker or Northern Gas Networks requires the removal of apparatus in accordance with the provisions of this Part, each party must use reasonable endeavours to co-ordinate the execution of such works in the interests of safety and the efficient and economic execution of such works, taking into account the absolute need to ensure the safe and efficient operation of Northern Gas Networks’ undertaking and its apparatus.

Access

364

If in consequence of the powers granted under this Order, the access to any apparatus is materially obstructed, the undertaker must provide such alternative means of access to such apparatus as will enable Northern Gas Networks to maintain or use the apparatus no less effectively than was possible before such obstruction.

Arbitration

365

Any difference or dispute arising between the undertaker and Northern Gas Networks under this Part must, unless otherwise agreed in writing between the undertaker and Northern Gas Networks, be determined by arbitration in accordance with the article 47 (arbitration).

Works falling outside of development authorised by the Order

366

Nothing in this Part of this Schedule shall require the undertaker to carry out works, or requires the undertaker to enable Northern Gas Networks to carry out works, that are not authorised by the Order. Northern Gas Networks must not request any alteration, diversion, protective work or any other work which is not authorised to be carried out under this Order (but for the avoidance of doubt, it may elect to carry out such works itself under any other planning permission, permitted development rights or statutory powers (including those of compulsory acquisition) available to it).

Cathodic protection testing

367

Where in the reasonable opinion of either party—

• (a) the authorised development might interfere with the existing cathodic protection forming part of the apparatus; or

• (b) the apparatus might interfere with the proposed or existing cathodic protection forming part of the authorised development,

the parties shall co-operate in undertaking the tests which they consider reasonably necessary for ascertaining the nature and extent of such interference and measures for providing or preserving cathodic protection.

PART 27 — FOR THE PROTECTION OF NORTH TEES LIMITED, NORTH TEES RAIL LIMITED AND NORTH TEES LAND LIMITED

368

For the protection of the NT Group (as defined below), the following provisions have effect, unless otherwise agreed in writing between the undertaker and the NT Group.

369

In this Part of this Schedule—

• “NTL” means North Tees Limited (company number 05378625) whose registered address is The Cube, Barrack Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE4 6DB and any successor in title to it;

• “NTR” means North Tees Rail Limited (company number 10664592) whose registered address is The Cube, Barrack Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE4 6DB and any successor in title to it;

• “NTLL” means North Tees Land Limited (company number 08301212) whose registered address is The Cube, Barrack Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE4 6DB and any successor in title to it;

• “NT Group” means NTL, NTR and NTLL;

• “operations” means, for each of NTL, NTR and NTLL, their respective freehold land within the Order limits; and

• “works details” means including for land of which the undertaker intends to take only temporary possession under the Order—plans and sections;details of the proposed method of working and timing of execution of works;details of vehicle access routes for construction and operational traffic; andany further particulars provided in response to a request under paragraph 369.

Consent under this Part

370

• (1) Before commencing any part of the authorised development which would have an effect on the operations or access to any land owned by NTL, NTR or NTLL which is adjacent to the Order limits, the undertaker must submit to the NT Group the works details for the proposed works and such further particulars as the NT Group may, within 28 days from the day on which the works details are submitted under this paragraph, reasonably require.

• (2) No works comprising any part of the authorised development which would have an effect on the operations or access to any land owned by NTL, NTR or NTLL which is adjacent to the Order limits are to be commenced until the works details in respect of those works submitted under sub-paragraph (1) have been approved by the NT Group.

• (3) Any approval of the NT Group under sub-paragraph (2) must be given in respect of NTL, NTR and NTLL together, must not be unreasonably withheld or delayed but may be given subject to such reasonable requirements as the NT Group may require to be made for them to have reasonable access with or without vehicles to the operations and any land owned by NTL, NTR or NTLL which is adjacent to the Order limits.

• (4) The authorised development must be carried out in accordance with the works details approved under sub-paragraph (2) and any requirements imposed on the approval under sub-paragraph (3).

• (5) Where there has been a reference to an arbitrator in accordance with article 47 (arbitration) and the arbitrator gives approval for the works details, the authorised development must be carried out in accordance with the approval and conditions contained in the decision of the arbitrator under article 47.

Indemnity

371

• (1) Subject to sub-paragraphs (2) and (3), if by reason or in consequence of the construction of any of the works referred to in paragraph 369, any damage is caused to the operations or access to any land owned by NTL, NTR or NTLL which is adjacent to the Order limits is obstructed, the undertaker must—

• (a) bear and pay the cost reasonably incurred by NTL, NTR or NTLL in making good any such damage; and

• (b) make reasonable compensation to NTL, NTR or NTLL for any other expenses, loss, damages, penalty or costs incurred by each of them, by reason or in consequence of any such damage or interruption.

• (2) Nothing in sub-paragraph (1) imposes any liability on the undertaker with respect to any damage or obstruction to the extent that it is attributable to the act, neglect or default of the NT Group, its officers, employees, servants, contractors or agents.

• (3) Each of NTL, NTR and NTLL must give the undertaker reasonable notice of any such claim or demand and no settlement or compromise is to be made without the consent of the undertaker which, if it withholds consent, has the sole conduct of any settlement or compromise or of any proceedings necessary to resist the claim or demand.

• (4) Each of NTL, NTR and NTLL must use their reasonable endeavours to mitigate in whole or in part and to minimise any costs, expenses, loss, demands and penalties to which the indemnity under this paragraph 370 applies. If requested to do so by the undertaker, NTL, NTR and NTLL must provide an explanation of how the claim has been minimised or details to substantiate any cost or compensation claimed pursuant to sub-paragraph (1). The undertaker shall only be liable under this paragraph 370 for claims reasonably incurred by NTL, NTR and NTLL.

Arbitration

372

Any difference or dispute arising between the undertaker and the NT Group under this Part of this Schedule must, unless otherwise agreed in writing between the undertaker and the NT Group (acting together), be referred to and settled by arbitration in accordance with article 47 (arbitration).

Apparatus

373

Where, in exercise of powers conferred by the Order, the undertaker acquires any interest in land in which any apparatus owned by NTL, NTR or NTLL is placed and such apparatus is to be relocated, extended, removed or altered in any way, no relocation, extension, removal or alteration shall take place until NTL, NTR or NTLL (as the case may be) has approved contingency arrangements in order to conduct its operations, such approval not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed.

PART 28 — FOR THE PROTECTION OF TEESSIDE GAS & LIQUIDS PROCESSING, TEESSIDE GAS PROCESSING PLANT LIMITED & NORTHERN GAS PROCESSING LIMITED

374

For the protection of TGLP, TGPP and NGPL, the following provisions have effect, unless otherwise agreed in writing between the undertaker and TGLP, TGPP and NGPL.

375

In this Part of this Schedule—

• “alternate access agreement” means a contractually binding agreement providing the undertaker with an alternative access to plots 110, 112, 113 and 114, utilising land outside of plots 103 and 108;

• “affiliates” means, as to a specified party, any other party that directly, or indirectly through one or more intermediaries, controls or is controlled by or is under common control with such specified party. For the purposes of this definition, the concept of “control”, when used with respect to any specified party, shall signify the possession of the power to direct the management and policies of such party, whether through the ownership of voting securities or partnership or other ownership interests;

• “design package” means the package of documents to be provided to the NSMP entity for consultation and agreement in accordance with the design approval process in paragraphs 378 to 383 comprising of—the design documents, being all plans, levels and setting out information, drawings, specifications, details, reports, calculations, records and other construction and design and related documents and information (including any software necessary to view them) prepared or to be prepared by or on behalf of the undertaker in relation to the relevant works and/or the site of the relevant works;a detailed methodology of the proposed method of working including timing of execution of the relevant works; andfor relevant works package A the traffic management plan or detail demonstrating how the relevant works would be delivered in accordance with an already approved traffic management plan,which package shall be updated from time to time with the approval of the NSMP Entity in accordance with the provisions of this Part;

• “includes” or “including” means includes without limitation or including without limitation, as applicable;

• “NGPL” means Northern Gas Processing Limited (Company number 2866642) of Suite 1, 7th Floor 50 Broadway, London, United Kingdom, SW1H 0BL;

• “NGPL freehold” means the freehold property registered under Land Registry title number CE160127;

• “NSMP entity” means together TGLP, TGPP and NGPL and any successor in title or function to the NSMP operations in whole or in part from time to time. Reference to an NSMP entity shall be to one or more of these entities and reference to NSMP entities will be to all of the foregoing, as the context admits;

• “NSMP group” means the NSMP entity and its affiliates and its and their directors, officers, employees, contractors, sub-contractors, representatives and agents;

• “NSMP operations” means all or any part of operations of the NSMP entities within Teesside from time to time including the ownership and enjoyment of all NSMP rights and NSMP property and the operation of all energy and other infrastructure at or relating to NSMP property, which currently comprises a plant to process gas from the UK North Sea and includes the NSMP pipelines;

• “NSMP pipelines” means the low and high pressure pipelines owned and/or operated and/or used by the NSMP entities and/or over which the NSMP entities have rights from time to time within Teesside which are used (or have been used or are intended to be used) at various times for the passage of natural gas and/or liquid natural gas and/or other products (including butane, propane and condensate output) and all ancillary apparatus including such works and apparatus properly appurtenant to the pipelines as are specified by section 65(2) (meaning of “pipe-line”) of the Pipe-lines Act 1962;

• “NSMP property” means all property owned and/or enjoyed by an NSMP entity within Teesside from time to time, including the TGLP freehold and NGPL freehold itself together with the NSMP rights;

• “NSMP requirements” means, with respect to relevant works package A—the continuing safety and uninterrupted and unimpeded operation and perpetuation of the NSMP operations;uninterrupted and unimpeded emergency access with or without vehicles to the NSMP operations; andthe requirement for the NSMP entity and its employees, contractors, sub-contractors, agents and assigns to have at all times during the construction of the authorised development 24 hour unhindered access, utilities and servicing to all parts of the NSMP operations including in relation to access on foot, and with cars, light commercial vehicles and heavy goods vehicles with abnormal loads;

• “NSMP rights” means without limitation all rights, benefits and privileges owned or enjoyed by an NSMP entity or in relation to which an NSMP entity has a benefit, whether legal, equitable, contractual or otherwise in existence from time to time relating to the NSMP entities, their business, operations and property including access, utilities, services (including surface water drainage) and all rights relating to the NSMP pipelines;

• “parties” means the relevant NSMP entity and the undertaker;

• “relevant works” mean any part of relevant works package A and relevant works package B;