(1)  Subject to subregulation (3) , an operator must give a written report of a reportable incident to the Minister in accordance with this regulation.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 40 penalty units.

(2)  A written report under subregulation (1) in relation to a reportable incident –

(a) must be given –

(i) as soon as practicable, but not later than 3 days after the time when the reportable incident first occurs; or

(ii) if, within 3 days after the time when the reportable incident first occurs, the Minister specifies a period for giving the report, within that specified period; and

(b) must contain details of the –

(i) material facts and circumstances relating to the reportable incident that the operator knows or is able, by reasonable search and enquiry, to find out; and

(ii) action taken by the operator to avoid or mitigate any adverse environmental impact of the reportable incident; and

(iii) corrective action taken, or proposed to be taken, by the operator to prevent a similar reportable incident.

(3)  A written report in relation to a reportable incident is not required to be given to the Minister under subregulation (1) if the operator gave to the Minister a written report of the incident under regulation 33(2) .

(4)  An operator is not required to include in the written report in relation to a reportable incident, given to the Minister under subregulation (1) , anything that was not included in the relevant oral notice given by the operator under regulation 32(2) .