PART 5Enforcement etc.

Enforcement notices43

1

Where the regulator considers that a person (“P”) has contravened, is contravening, or is likely to contravene a relevant provision, the regulator may serve a notice (“enforcement notice”) on P.

2

For the purpose of paragraph (1), a “relevant provision” is any provision of—

a

these Regulations;

b

the Monitoring and Reporting Regulation;

c

a permit; or

d

an aviation emissions plan.

3

An enforcement notice must—

a

state the regulator's view under paragraph (1);

b

specify the matters constituting the contravention or making a contravention likely;

c

specify the steps that must be taken to remedy the contravention or to ensure that the likely contravention does not occur; and

d

specify the period within which those steps must be taken.

4

P must comply with the requirements of the notice within the period so specified.

5

The regulator may withdraw an enforcement notice at any time by further notice served on P.