10.—(1) The regulator must set out any reasoned decision under Article 13(a)(iii) of the Landfill Directive in a closure notice served on the operator.
(2) A closure notice must, in addition to stating the regulator’s reasons for requiring initiation of the closure procedure,—
(a)specify the steps the operator is required to take to initiate the procedure; and
(b)the period within which they must be taken.
(3) The regulator may withdraw a closure notice at any time by further notice served on the operator.
(4) Closure of a landfill does not relieve the operator of liability under the conditions of the environmental permit.