# The Mines Regulations 2014, Regulation 63: Tips which are a significant hazard (notifiable tips)

Extent: E+W+S

(1) Where the geotechnical specialist concludes under regulation 62(3)(a) that a tip represents a significant hazard by way of instability or movement (in these Regulations referred to as a “notifiable tip”), the mine operator must ensure that the tip is subject to a further geotechnical assessment at least every two years.
(2) The mine operator must ensure that a geotechnical assessment is undertaken as soon as is reasonably practicable where, in relation to a notifiable tip, there is—
(a) any reason to suspect that there has been or will be a significant change to–
(i) the matters to which the geotechnical assessment relates, or
(ii) any neighbouring land which may be affected by movement by or instability of the tip; or
(b) any reason to doubt the validity of the conclusion of the current assessment.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/3248/regulation/63 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/mines-regulations-2014/regulation-63
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