(1) If a direction was in force under section 16(9) of the NCA (State Provisions) Act immediately before 1 January 2003—
(a) the direction has effect; and
(b) section 18(10), (11) and (14)(b) apply to the direction as if it were a direction under section 18(9).
(2) Section 18(12) and (13), so far as they relate to the CEO, apply to evidence in relation to which a direction was given under section 16(9) of the NCA (State Provisions) Act as if it were evidence given before an examiner in relation to which the examiner has given a direction under section 18(9).