(1) This section applies if an authorised person is satisfied on reasonable
grounds that—
(a) a person—
(i) is contravening a prescribed provision; or
(ii) has contravened a prescribed provision in circumstances that make it
likely the contravention will continue or be repeated; and
(b) a matter
relating to the contravention can be remedied; and
(c) it is appropriate to
give the person an opportunity to remedy the matter.
(2) The authorised
person may issue a written notice (a
"direction notice" ) to the person requiring the person to remedy the matter
relating to the contravention.
(3) If, for any reason, it is not practicable
to make a requirement to remedy the matter relating to the contravention by
written notice, the requirement may be made orally and confirmed by a
direction notice as soon as practicable.
Note—
Whether an oral requirement
is made before issuing a direction notice is relevant to the time by which the
person may be required to remedy the matter relating to the contravention. See
section 363D(2) (c) .
(4) A reference in this section to remedying a
matter relating to a contravention of a prescribed provision includes a
reference to cleaning up, fixing or rectifying environmental harm caused by
the contravention.