71Authorised officer may direct emergency release of pollutant

71 Authorised officer may direct emergency release of pollutant (1) An authorised officer may give a written direction to a person to release a pollutant into coastal waters if the officer is satisfied: (a) it is necessary and reasonable to release the pollutant because of an emergency; and (b) there is no other practicable alternative to the release. (2) The authorised officer may impose reasonable conditions on the (3) A person to whom a direction is given must: (a) comply with the direction, unless the person has a reasonable excuse; and (b) take all reasonable and practicable precautions to prevent or minimise: (i) harm being caused to the Territory's marine and coastal environment; and (ii) loss or damage to property. (4) A person to whom a direction is given does not contravene this Act merely because the person complies with the direction.