Regulation 20 Action by the appropriate agencyF1

(1)

Any action required under this Part may be carried out by the appropriate agency instead of the responsible person—

(a)

in an emergency;

(b)

if the responsible person cannot be ascertained; or

(c)

if the responsible person fails to comply with a notice.

(2)

The responsible person is liable for any reasonable costs incurred by the appropriate agency in taking any action under this regulation.

Annotations

F1: Words in reg. 20 substituted (1.4.2013) by The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755), art. 1(2), Sch. 4 para. 359 (with Sch. 7)

C1: Pt. 4 excluded (22.8.2013) by The Leeds Railway Station (Southern Entrance) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/1933), arts. 1, 3(7)(b) (with art. 3(8))
C2: Pt. 4 modified (16.12.2015) by The Network Rail (Tinsley Chord) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/1876), art. 1, Sch. 8 para. 12
C3: Pt. 4 excluded (23.2.2017) by High Speed Rail (London - West Midlands) Act 2017 (c. 7), s. 70(1), Sch. 21 para. 8
C4: Pt. 4 excluded (11.2.2021) by High Speed Rail (West Midlands - Crewe) Act 2021 (c. 2), s. 64(1), Sch. 21 para. 7