# The Landfill (Scotland) Regulations 2003, Regulation 18: Closure Notices


(1) Where SEPA has taken a reasoned decision under regulation 17(3)(c), it shall serve a closure notice under this regulation (“a closure notice”) on the operator of the landfill.
(2) A closure notice shall–
(a) state SEPA’s reasons for requiring initiation of the closure procedure;
(b) specify the steps the operator is required to take to initiate the procedure;
(c) the period within which they must be taken; and
(d) the date after which waste may not be accepted on the site.
(3) SEPA may withdraw a closure notice at any time.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2003/208/regulation/18 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/landfill-scotland-regulations-2003/regulation-18
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