The Reservoirs Act 1975 (Capacity, Registration, Prescribed Forms, etc.) (Wales) Regulations 2016

Reports to the NRBW

13.—(1) This regulation applies in relation to any incident—

(a) which results, or could result, in the uncontrolled release of water from a large raised reservoir; and

(b) in respect of which emergency measures have been taken to prevent any or any further uncontrolled release of water and to minimise the danger to human life.

(2) Where this regulation applies, the undertaker must send to the NRBW—

(a) a preliminary report of the incident as soon as practicable after the commencement of the emergency measures; and

(b) a final report of the incident within one year beginning with the day after the day on which the emergency measures were commenced.

(3) The preliminary report must contain sufficient particulars to enable the NRBW to ascertain the date and time of the incident, the location of the reservoir and confirm the immediately observable facts.

(4) The final report of the incident referred to in paragraph (2)(b) must contain—

(a) the facts of the incident;

(b) analysis of its circumstances;

(c) conclusions that can be drawn from that analysis with reasons for the conclusions;

(d) confirmation of what steps are recommended to avoid a repeat of the incident.

(5) The NRBW may direct an undertaker to revise the final report but must —

(a) explain the reasons why each revision is necessary; and

(b) specify a period, not less than three months, within which the undertaker must make the revisions.

(6) Revisions to the final report are not be effective unless—

(a) the undertaker has sent a version of the report to the NRBW which incorporates the revisions notified by the NRBW, and

(b) the NRBW has accepted the revisions.