90DContent of preliminary investigation notices

90D Content of preliminary investigation notices

90D Content of preliminary investigation notices

(1) A preliminary investigation notice may require the person to whom it is issued to assist the EPA to—

(a) investigate whether the relevant circumstances exist, and

(b) if the relevant circumstances exist—determine the nature and extent of the relevant circumstances, including the nature and extent of any harm or risk of harm to human health or the environment arising from the relevant circumstances.

(2) Without limiting subsection (1), the preliminary investigation notice may require the person to whom it is issued to do the following—

(a) collect samples of a substance and have the samples tested and analysed,

(b) provide a report about the testing or analysis to the EPA,

(c) preserve or prevent the disturbance of a specified substance or location at the premises for a period of time specified in the preliminary investigation notice, including—

(i) moving a substance to a more secure location on the premises or on other premises, and

(ii) restricting access to a substance or location, and

(iii) preventing a substance from being removed from the premises.

s 90D: Ins 2024 No 20, Sch 9[14].