Control of Major Accident Hazards Involving Dangerous Substances

(c) in case the operation of the notice has been suspended in accordance with
paragraph (3)(b), on the expiration of the period that the Judge of the District
Court considered appropriate for the purpose of that paragraph,
whichever is the later.
(6) Where any opinion of the Central Competent Authority to which
paragraph (2) relates purports to be contained in any document which—
(a) purports to have been made by or at the direction of the Authority, and
(b) is produced in evidence by an officer of the Authority in any proceedings,
such document shall be admissible in evidence and shall be evidence of any such
opinion in such proceedings without further proof.
(7) Information sought pursuant to paragraph (1) may include information—
(a) to fully assess the possibility of a major accident,
(b) to determine the scope of possible increased probability, aggravation or
consequences of major accidents,
(c ) to permit the preparation of an external emergency plan,
(d) to allow substances to be taken into account which, due to their physical
form, particular conditions or location, may require additional consideration.
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