Form and content of environmental enforcement order
366 Form and content of environmental enforcement order
An environmental enforcement order must—
be in the form of a written notice; and
specify the person to whom it is issued; and
state details about the relevant matter for the order; and
if the order is issued under section 362(2)(a), state—
a description of the contamination incident; and
the place at or from which the administering authority believes the incident is happening or has happened; and
state the actions the recipient must take to remedy or otherwise address the relevant matter for the order; and
Note—
See also section 367.
for each action stated under paragraph (e)— state the time by which the action must be taken; and
Note—
See also section 368.
state the review or appeal details; and
state that it is an offence to fail to comply with the order unless the person has a reasonable excuse; and
state the name, address and contact details of the administering authority; and
be served on the recipient.
The order may include any other information the administering authority considers appropriate.
Example—
The order may state how the administering authority proposes to monitor compliance with the order, including through the exercise of powers under chapter 9.
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