Paragraph 14 Final notice

(1)

The provisions of sub-paragraphs (2) to (4) apply where a notice of intent has been served pursuant to paragraph 12.

(2)

After the end of the period for making representations and objections, the enforcement authority must decide whether to impose the requirements in the notice of intent, with or without modifications.

(3)

Where the enforcement authority decides to impose a requirement, it must serve a notice on the person (the “final notice”).

(4)

The final notice must—

(a)

be in writing;

(b)

be dated;

(c)

include information as to whether the requirements in the notice of intent are being imposed with or without modifications;

(d)

if the requirements in the notice of intent are being imposed with modifications, include the grounds for this;

(e)

comply with paragraph 15 or 16.

(5)

Where, pursuant to paragraph 12(3), the enforcement authority decides to impose a civil sanction on a person without serving a notice of intent on that person, it must serve a final notice which—

(a)

is in writing;

(b)

is dated;

(c)

complies with paragraph 15 or 16.