10.—(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.