Regulation 18 Inspection reportsF1

(1)

The authority must prepare a written report (an “inspection report”) of the results of an inspection.

(2)

An inspection report must include—

(a)

the authority’s assessment of whether or not, in respect of the storage complex inspected—

(i)

the provisions of a licence or of any consent granted under a licence; and

(ii)

any requirements, restrictions or prohibitions imposed by or under Chapter 3 of the Energy Act 2008,

have been, or are being, complied with; and

(b)

a statement as to what action (if any) the authority considers is required to ensure such compliance.

(3)

A statement made in an inspection report pursuant to paragraph (2)(b) does not preclude the authority from requiring the licence holder or any other person to take any other action.

(4)

The authority must within two months of the completion of an inspection—

(a)

provide a copy of the inspection report to the operator of the relevant storage site; and

(b)

include the inspection report on the register maintained under section 29(1).

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Regs. 16-20 and cross-heading inserted (23.2.2012) by The Storage of Carbon Dioxide (Inspections etc.) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/461), regs. 1, 4