The Water Environment (Remedial Measures) (Scotland) Regulations 2016

PART 6Appeals

Appeals to the Scottish Ministers

16.  A person, other than the Scottish Ministers, who is aggrieved by a requirement imposed on the person by—

(a)a remedial measures notice; or

(b)a variation notice,

may appeal to the Scottish Ministers against the notice.

Determination of appeals

17.  On determining an appeal made under regulation 16, the Scottish Ministers may either quash or affirm the notice, and if they affirm it, they may do so in its original form or with such modifications as they may think fit.

Effect of notices etc. during consideration of appeal

18.  Where an appeal is made under regulation 16, the effect of the notice which is being appealed against is suspended until the day following the day on which the appeal is finally determined or withdrawn.

Appeals – miscellaneous

19.  The Schedule, which makes provision for procedures for appeals made under regulation 16, has effect.