90GPreliminary investigation compliance notices

90G Preliminary investigation compliance notices

90G Preliminary investigation compliance notices

(1) If the EPA gives a preliminary investigation notice to a person, the EPA may, by written notice (a preliminary investigation compliance notice) given to the person, require the person to pay all or any reasonable costs and expenses incurred by the EPA in connection with—

(a) taking action or monitoring under the preliminary investigation notice, and

(b) ensuring the notice is complied with, and

(c) other associated matters.

(2) If the EPA takes action under section 90F because a preliminary investigation notice is not complied with or the EPA otherwise believes it would be appropriate, the EPA may, by written notice, require the person to whom the notice was given or a person who caused or contributed to the relevant circumstances to pay all or any reasonable costs and expenses incurred by the EPA in taking the action.

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