Regulation 33 Notification of major accident etc.
(1)
The operator, well operator or, if appropriate, the owner must notify the competent authority without delay of—
(a)
a major accident; or
(b)
a situation where there is an immediate risk of a major accident.
(2)
The notification must describe the circumstances, including, where possible, the origin, the potential impacts on the environment and the potential major consequences.