SCHEDULE 20Mining waste operations

Closure of a mining waste facility10

1

The regulator must set out any reasoned decision under Article 12(2)(c) of the Mining Waste 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, specify—

a

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 mining waste facility does not relieve the operator of liability under the environmental permit conditions that relate to the facility.

5

The regulator must exercise its functions so as to ensure compliance with Article 14(4) of the Mining Waste Directive.