Part 1Reservoirs
Chapter 3Risk designation
21Decision following a periodic review
1
SEPA must, having taken into account any representations made in accordance with section 20(3), either—
a
confirm the risk designation the reservoir had immediately before the review, or
b
give the reservoir a risk designation as one of the other types referred to in paragraphs (a) to (c) of section 18(3).
2
In doing so, SEPA must take into account the matters mentioned in section 22.
3
SEPA may not make a decision under subsection (1) before the end of the period during which representations may be made under section 20(3).
4
SEPA does as is specified in paragraph (a) or (b) of subsection (1) by giving the reservoir manager notice—
a
specifying whether it confirms the risk designation or gives the reservoir a different risk designation,
b
where it gives the reservoir a different risk designation, specifying the different risk designation concerned,
c
specifying the reasons for its decision,
d
giving information about the right of review under section 23 against the risk designation.