70Subsidence

70 Subsidence

70 Subsidence

(1) In complying with section 14, the mine operator of an underground coal mine must manage risks to health and safety associated with subsidence at the mine.

(2) Without limiting subsection (1), the mine operator must ensure—

(a) as far as reasonably practicable, the rate, method, layout, schedule and sequence of mining operations do not put the health and safety of a person at risk from subsidence, and

(b) monitoring of subsidence is conducted, including monitoring of its effects on relevant surface and subsurface features, and

(c) an investigation of subsidence and an interpretation of subsidence information is carried out only by a competent person, and

(d) all subsidence monitoring data is provided to the regulator—

(i) in the approved way and form, and

(ii) at the times required by the regulator, and

(e) as far as reasonably practicable, procedures are implemented for the effective consultation, co-operation and co-ordination of action in relation to subsidence between the mine operator and relevant persons conducting business or an undertaking that is, or is likely to be, affected by subsidence.