17(1)Conferring functions on regulators with respect to compliance with, and enforcement of, the regulations.S
(2)Conferring power on regulators—
(a)to arrange for preventive or remedial action to be taken at the expense of persons carrying on regulated activities,
(b)to require such persons to provide such financial security as the regulators making the arrangements consider appropriate pending the taking of the preventative or remedial action.
(3)Authorising regulators to appoint suitable persons to exercise the functions mentioned in sub-paragraph (1) and the powers in sub-paragraph (2); and conferring powers (such as those specified in section 108(4) of the Environment Act 1995 (powers of entry, etc.)) on persons so appointed.
(4)Regulating the procedure under which regulators may make arrangements, or impose requirements, such as are mentioned in sub-paragraph (2).
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 2 para. 17 in force at 30.6.2014 by S.S.I. 2014/160, art. 2(1)(2), Sch.