Paragraph 17 Consultation: security of sealed sources

(1)

SEPA must, insofar as it is reasonably practicable and before carrying out any of its functions under regulation 18, 19, 23, 25, 27, 30 or 31 in relation to an authorisation for an activity to which sub-paragraph (3) applies, consult—

(a)

the police; and

(b)

such other persons as appear to it to be appropriate,

regarding the security of premises on which the activity is, or is proposed to be, carried on.

(2)

Where sub-paragraph (3) applies, SEPA must have regard to any advice it receives within such time as SEPA believes is reasonable from the police or other persons before—

(a)

determining the authorisation or effecting any variation, surrender or revocation of the authorisation; or

(b)

imposing any limitations or conditions in the authorisation.

(3)

This sub-paragraph applies to a radioactive substances activity involving sealed sources in IAEA categories 1 to 4.