Objectives of emergency plansE+W+S
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11. Every internal emergency plan and external emergency plan prepared for the purposes of these Regulations must have the following objectives—
(a)containing and controlling incidents so as to minimise the consequences, and to limit damage to human health, the environment and property;
(b)implementing the necessary measures to protect human health and the environment from the consequences of major accidents;
(c)communicating the necessary information to the public and to the services or authorities concerned in the area; and
(d)providing for the restoration and clean up of the environment following a major accident.