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Inspections and enforcement

Inspection reports

17.—(1) The authority shall prepare a written report (an “inspection report”) of the results of an inspection.

(2) An inspection report shall include—

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

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

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

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, operator or any other person to take any other action.

(4) The authority shall within two months of the completion of an inspection—

(a)provide a copy of the inspection report to the operator of the relevant storage complex; and

(b)make the inspection report available for inspection by the public.