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Inspections and enforcement

Inspectors

16.—(1) Subject to paragraph (3), an inspector may exercise any of the powers set out in Schedule 3 to assist the authority in carrying out its functions under Chapter 3 or these Regulations, including—

(a)investigating whether—

(i)the provisions of a licence, storage permit or any consent granted under a licence; or

(ii)any requirements, restrictions or prohibitions imposed by or under Chapter 3 or these Regulations,

have been, or are being, complied with; and

(b)monitoring the effects of activities authorised by or under a licence or from a storage complex on the environment or human health.

(2) An inspector shall report to the authority in such manner as the authority may direct.

(3) Before exercising any of the powers set out in Schedule 3, an inspector shall on request produce evidence of appointment.