Mary Henry (Independent)

I move amendment No. 40:

In page 64, line 44, after "before" to insert "after".

This section is a very good one. I always like legislation that contains words like "the second activity (irrespective of whether it would otherwise be so regarded) shall be regarded as an activity falling within section 39(1)" and it can then become the first activity. It is very useful because people may have applied for a waste management licence instead of an IPPC licence. However, why does it have to be before and not after? It gives the EPA the power to change the licence from one area to another, which again is a very good idea. Having realised they made a mistake and applied for the wrong licence, applicants should be allowed to apply for the other licence rather than having to start de novo. I am sure the Minister has a great explanation.