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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT 1994 - SECT 466B

What is an emergency

466B What is an emergency

An
"emergency" exists if—

(a) either—
(i) human health or safety is threatened; or
(ii) serious or material environmental harm has been or is likely to be caused; and
(b) urgent action is necessary to—
(i) protect the health or safety of persons; or
(ii) prevent or minimise the harm; or
(iii) rehabilitate or restore the environment because of the harm.



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