S.L. 549.50 Art. 28Inspections of waste facilities by the competent authority.

(1) Prior to the commencement of deposit operations and at regular intervals thereafter, including the after-closure phase, to be decided by the competent authority, the competent authority shall inspect any waste facility covered by regulation 9 or 16 or 17 in order to ensure that it complies with the relevant conditions of the permit: Provided that an affirmative finding shall in no way reduce the responsibility of the operator under the conditions of the permit.

(2) The operator shall keep up-to-date records of all waste management operations and make them available for inspection by the competent authority.

(3) In the event of a change of operator during the management of a waste facility, the operator shall ensure that there is an appropriate transfer of relevant up-to-date information and records relating to the waste facility.