Notification of major accident etc.
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33.—(1) The operator, well operator or, if appropriate, the owner shall notify the competent authority without delay of—
(a)a major accident; or
(b)a situation where there is an immediate risk of a major accident.
(2) The notification shall describe the circumstances, including, where possible, the origin, the potential impacts on the environment and the potential major consequences.