# The Genetically Modified Organisms (Contained Use) Regulations 2014, Regulation 23: Duties of competent authority on receiving a notification


The competent authority must examine a notification and accompanying documentation submitted under regulation 9(2), 10(2), 11(2) or 12(2) for—
(a) conformity with the requirements of these Regulations;
(b) the accuracy and completeness of the information provided;
(c) the adequacy and correctness of the risk assessment or summary of the risk assessment;
(d) the adequacy of the waste management and emergency response measures;
(e) in the case of a notification submitted under regulation 10(2) or 11(2), the correctness of the class assigned to the contained use; and
(f) the inclusion of an emergency plan where the risk assessment indicates that such a plan is necessary.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/1663/regulation/23 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/genetically-modified-organisms-contained-use-regulations-2014/regulation-23
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