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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.