Powers and duties of the authority
Corrective measures10
1
This regulation applies where—
a
a significant irregularity or a leakage has been detected, and
b
the licence under which the storage permit is granted is still in force,
but does not apply where the storage permit has been revoked.
2
Without prejudice to the obligations of the operator under paragraph 6 of Schedule 2, or to the powers of the authority under section 24—
a
the authority may direct the operator to take any corrective measures (and any measures for the protection of human health) that the authority, after consulting the operator, considers necessary; and
b
if the operator fails to take the measures so directed, the authority must exercise its powers under paragraph (4).
3
The measures directed to be taken under paragraph (2)(a) may be additional to, or different from, those set out in the corrective measures plan.
4
Whether or not a direction has been given under paragraph (2) or under section 24—
a
the authority may at any time take such measures itself (or arrange for another person to take them on the authority’s behalf); and
b
the costs of doing so are to be paid by the operator.
5
Section 24(5) to (8) applies to action taken under paragraph (4) as it applies to action taken under section 24(4).