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Alternative versions:13/04/2011 - AmendmentProspective - AmendmentChanges to legislation:There are currently no known outstanding effects for the Reservoirs (Scotland) Act 2011, Part 1
.Changes to LegislationRevised legislation carried on this site may not be fully up to date. At the current time any known changes or effects made by subsequent legislation have been applied to the text of the legislation you are viewing by the editorial team. Please see ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ for details regarding the timescales for which new effects are identified and recorded on this site. Part 1 SReservoirsChapter 1SControlled reservoirs, reservoir managers, etc.1Controlled reservoirsS(1)This section (and section 2) determine what is a “controlled reservoir” for the purposes of this Part.
2Controlled reservoirs: supplementaryS(1)A controlled reservoir includes its basin, spillways, valves, pipes and any other thing which—
3Reservoir managersS(1)This section determines who is the reservoir manager of a controlled reservoir for the purposes of this Part.
Prospective4Multiple reservoir managers: supplementaryS(1)This section applies where by virtue of section 3 there is more than one reservoir manager of a controlled reservoir.
Prospective5Duty of multiple reservoir managers to co-operateS(1)Where, by virtue of section 3, there is more than one reservoir manager of a controlled reservoir, each of the reservoir managers must co-operate with the other reservoir manager (or managers) of the reservoir so far as is necessary to enable all of the reservoir managers to comply with the requirements to which they are subject under—
Prospective6Guidance by SEPA: management of reservoirsS(1)SEPA must, by such date as the Scottish Ministers direct, publish guidance on—
7SEPASIn this Act “SEPA” means the Scottish Environment Protection Agency.
Prospective8The 1975 Act and its repealS(1)“The 1975 Act” means the Reservoirs Act 1975 (c.23).
ProspectiveChapter 2SRegistration9Controlled reservoirs registerS(1)SEPA must establish and maintain a controlled reservoirs register.
10Reservoir managers' duty to register with SEPAS(1)The reservoir manager of each controlled reservoir must register the reservoir with SEPA in accordance with sections 11 to 13.
11Controlled reservoirs required to be registered under the 1975 ActS(1)Registration under section 10 of a controlled reservoir to which subsection (2) applies must take place before the end of the period of 6 months beginning with the relevant date.
12Controlled reservoirs not required to be registered under the 1975 ActS(1)Registration under section 10 of a controlled reservoir to which subsection (2) applies must take place by such time as the Scottish Ministers by order specify.
13Structures or areas which become controlled reservoirs after the relevant dateSRegistration of a controlled reservoir which becomes a controlled reservoir after the relevant date must take place not later than 28 days after the day on which a preliminary certificate is given in relation to it for the first time.
14Fees: registration and administrationS(1)The Scottish Ministers may by regulations make provision allowing SEPA to charge reservoir managers of controlled reservoirs, and requiring reservoir managers to pay—
15Registration: supplementaryS(1)Where a person ceases to be a reservoir manager of a controlled reservoir, the person must, not later than 28 days after ceasing to be reservoir manager, give notice to SEPA of that fact and the date on which the person ceased to be reservoir manager.
16Transfer of information from existing relevant authoritiesS(1)Each existing relevant authority must, as soon as practicable after the relevant date, give to SEPA—
17Offences: registrationS(1)Failure by the reservoir manager of a controlled reservoir to comply with any of the following requirements under this Chapter relating to registration is an offence—
ProspectiveChapter 3SRisk designation18Provisional risk designationS(1)SEPA must, as soon as is reasonably practicable after registering a controlled reservoir in the controlled reservoirs register, give the reservoir a provisional risk designation.
19First risk designationS(1)SEPA must, as soon as is reasonably practicable after the end of the period referred to in section 18(4)(d) and having taken into account any representations made in that period, give the controlled reservoir a risk designation.
20Periodic review of risk designationsS(1)SEPA must review the risk designation for the time being of a controlled reservoir—
21Decision following a periodic reviewS(1)SEPA must, having taken into account any representations made in accordance with section 20(3), either—
22Risk designation and periodic review: matters to be taken into accountS(1)The matters SEPA is required by sections 18(2), 19(2), 20(2) and 21(2) to take into account are—
23Review of SEPA's decisions giving risk designationsS(1)A reservoir manager of a controlled reservoir who is given notice of a risk designation (under section 19(5) or 21(4)) may apply to SEPA for a review of the designation.
24Appeal to the Scottish Ministers following SEPA's reviewS(1)A reservoir manager of a controlled reservoir who is given notice of SEPA's decision in a review under section 23 may appeal to the Scottish Ministers against that decision.
25Guidance by SEPA: risk designationS(1)The Scottish Ministers may direct SEPA to publish guidance on the matters it takes into account in giving controlled reservoirs provisional risk designations and risk designations and in reviewing risk designations.
26High-risk reservoirs, medium-risk reservoirs and low-risk reservoirs: further provisionS(1)References in this Part to a “high-risk reservoir”, “medium-risk reservoir” or “low-risk reservoir” are references to a controlled reservoir designated as such for the time being under section 19, 21, 23 (subject to subsection (3) of that section) or, as the case may be, 24 (subject to subsection (3) of that section).
ProspectiveChapter 4SPanels of reservoir engineers27Panels of reservoir engineersSThe Scottish Ministers must—
28Appointment and removal of panel membersS(1)A civil engineer who wishes to be appointed to a panel under section 27 must make an appropriate application.
29Dissolution of panels etc.S(1)The Scottish Ministers may dissolve a panel established under section 27.
30Review of decisions to appoint or remove civil engineers from panels etc.S(1)A civil engineer—
31Consultation with Institution of Civil EngineersS(1)The Scottish Ministers must consult the President of the Institution of Civil Engineers (or, if that Institution appoints a committee for the purpose, that committee), before—
ProspectiveChapter 5SConstruction or alteration of controlled reservoirs32Application of Chapter 5S(1)This Chapter applies where a controlled reservoir is to be constructed or subject to alteration.
33Notice to SEPA and appointment of construction engineerS(1)The reservoir manager of a controlled reservoir which is to be subject to relevant works must, not later than 28 days before the proposed relevant works begin, give notice to SEPA of the proposed works.
34Inspection, reports, supervision of works etc. by construction engineerS(1)The construction engineer must supervise the relevant works in accordance with this section until a final certificate is issued in respect of the works.
35Safety reportsS(1)A safety report must—
36Safety reports: complianceS(1)The reservoir manager of a controlled reservoir must (subject to section 59(3)) comply with any direction in a safety report issued to the manager.
37Preliminary certificatesS(1)Where the construction engineer considers that the reservoir may safely be filled (wholly or partially) with water or that the level of water should be reduced, the engineer must, as soon as is reasonably practicable after being so satisfied, give the reservoir manager a preliminary certificate.
38Construction certificatesS(1)The construction engineer must give the reservoir manager a construction certificate as soon as is reasonably practicable after being satisfied that the construction or (as the case may be) alteration has been completed to a satisfactory standard.
39Final certificatesS(1)Where the controlled reservoir is being constructed or is subject to alteration but is not being discontinued or abandoned, the construction engineer must give the reservoir manager a final certificate not later than 28 days after being satisfied that the reservoir is sound and satisfactory and may safely be used for the collection and storage of water.
40Preliminary and final certificates: complianceSThe reservoir manager of a controlled reservoir must (subject to section 60(3)) comply with the requirements of any preliminary certificate or final certificate for the time being applicable to the reservoir.
41Termination of supervision by construction engineerSThe obligation of the reservoir manager to appoint a construction engineer in respect of the relevant works terminates when the construction engineer gives a copy of the final certificate issued by the engineer in respect of the works to SEPA in accordance with section 39(9).
42Offences: construction or alterationS(1)Failure by the reservoir manager of a controlled reservoir to comply with any of the following requirements under this Chapter is an offence—
43Defences: offences under section 42(1)(d) or (e)SIt is a defence to a charge in proceedings under section 42(1)(d) or (e) for the person to show both—
44Controlled reservoirs subject to relevant works on commencementS(1)Subsection (2) applies in relation to controlled reservoirs—
ProspectiveChapter 6SOther requirements: high-risk reservoirs and medium-risk reservoirs45Appointment of inspecting engineer etc.S(1)The reservoir manager of a high-risk reservoir or medium-risk reservoir must—
46Inspections: timingS(1)Subject to subsection (3), inspections of a high-risk reservoir must be carried out—
47Inspections: duties of inspecting engineers etc.S(1)The inspecting engineer must—
48Inspection reports: complianceS(1)The reservoir manager must (subject to section 59(3)) ensure that any direction in an inspection report issued to the manager is complied with.
49Appointment of supervising engineers etc.S(1)The reservoir manager of a high-risk reservoir or medium-risk reservoir must—
50Supervising engineer and monitoring of reservoirS(1)The supervising engineer must supervise the reservoir in accordance with this section.
52Offences: inspection, supervision, record keepingS(1)Failure by the reservoir manager of a high-risk reservoir or medium-risk reservoir to comply with any of the following requirements under this Chapter is an offence—
53Defences: offence under section 52(1)(c)SIt is a defence to a charge in proceedings under section 52(1)(c) for the person to show both—
ProspectiveChapter 7SOther requirements: controlled reservoirs54Incident reportingS(1)The Scottish Ministers may by regulations make provision for the reporting to SEPA of incidents occurring at controlled reservoirs which meet criteria specified in, or otherwise determined in accordance with, the regulations.
ProspectiveChapter 8SDispute referral59Referral to referee: directions in safety report or inspection reportS(1)This section applies where—
60Referral to referee: requirements in preliminary certificate or final certificateS(1)The reservoir manager to whom a preliminary certificate or final certificate is given may challenge any of the matters mentioned in subsection (2) by referring it to a referee in accordance with regulations made under section 64(1).
61Appointment of refereeS(1)The referee must be an engineer appointed under this section either—
62Powers of referee: referral under section 59(2)S(1)This section applies where a referral is made under section 59(2).
63Powers of referee: referral under section 60(1)S(1)This section applies where a referral is made under section 60(1).
64ProcedureS(1)Regulations by the Scottish Ministers may make provision as to—
ProspectiveChapter 9SCivil enforcement, emergency powers and further offencesAppointment of engineersS65Enforcement notice: appointment of engineerS(1)This section applies in relation to a controlled reservoir where it appears to SEPA that—
66Offence: failure to comply with notice under section 65(2)S(1)Failure to comply with the requirements of a notice by SEPA under the following sections is an offence—
67Appointment of engineer by SEPAS(1)SEPA may make the relevant appointment where—
68Appointment by SEPA: engineers' reports, certificates, recommendations etc.SWhere SEPA makes a relevant appointment under section 67, the following are to be given to SEPA (instead of being given to the reservoir manager) and copied to the reservoir manager not later than 28 days after being given to SEPA—
Taking of safety and other measuresS69Enforcement notice: safety and other measuresS(1)This section applies in relation to a controlled reservoir where it appears to SEPA that the reservoir manager has failed to comply with—
70Offence: failure to comply with notice under section 69(2)S(1)Failure to comply with a notice by SEPA under section 69(2) is an offence.
71SEPA's power to arrange taking of safety and other measuresS(1)This section applies where SEPA has by notice under section 69(2) required a reservoir manager to take a measure and the reservoir manager has failed to do so.
72Offences under sections 42(1)(d) and 52(1)(c): further remediesS(1)This section applies where a reservoir manager is convicted of an offence under—
Stop noticesS73Stop noticesS(1)The Scottish Ministers may by order make provision as to the giving by SEPA of stop notices to reservoir managers of controlled reservoirs.
74Stop notices: procedureS(1)Provision under section 73(1) must secure the results in subsection (2) in a case where a stop notice is given.
75Stop notices: compensationS(1)Provision under section 73(1) must include provision for SEPA to compensate the reservoir manager for loss suffered as the result of the issue of the stop notice.
76Stop notices: enforcementS(1)Provision under section 73(1) may provide that where a reservoir manager to whom a stop notice is given does not comply with it, the manager commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction—
Emergency powersS77Emergency powersS(1)This section applies where it appears to SEPA that immediate action is needed to protect persons or property against an escape of water from a controlled reservoir (whether or not the reservoir is in use).
Other civil enforcement measuresS78Enforcement undertakingsS(1)The Scottish Ministers may by order make provision—
79Fixed monetary penaltiesS(1)The Scottish Ministers may by order make provision about the imposition by SEPA of fixed monetary penalties on reservoir managers of controlled reservoirs in relation to offences under this Part.
80Fixed monetary penalties: procedureS(1)Provision under section 79(1) must secure the results in subsection (2).
(b)the notice of intent also offers the manager the opportunity to discharge the manager's liability for the fixed monetary penalty by payment of a specified sum (which must be less than or equal to the amount of the penalty),
81Fixed monetary penalties: criminal proceedings and conviction etc.S(1)Provision under section 79(1) must secure that, in a case where a notice of intent referred to in section 80(2)(a) is given to a reservoir manager—
82Further enforcement measuresS(1)The Scottish Ministers may by order make provision about the imposition by SEPA on reservoir managers of controlled reservoirs of one or more further enforcement measures in relation to offences under this Part.
83Further enforcement measures: procedureS(1)Provision under section 82(1) must secure the results in subsection (2).
84Further enforcement measures: criminal proceedings and convictionS(1)Provision under section 82(1) must secure the result in subsection (2) in any of the following cases—
85Further enforcement measures: enforcementS(1)Provision under section 82(1) may include provision for a reservoir manager to pay a monetary penalty (a “non-compliance penalty”) to SEPA if the manager fails to comply with any of the following—
MiscellaneousS86Consultation in relation to orders under sections 73(1), 78(1), 79(1) and 82(1)S(1)The consultation required by sections—
87Guidance as to use of stop notices, fixed monetary penalties or further enforcement measuresSWhere the Scottish Ministers make provision—
88Recovery by SEPA of expensesS(1)Provision under section 73(1) or 82(1) may include provision for SEPA, by notice, to require a reservoir manager to whom a stop notice is given or on whom a further enforcement measure is imposed, to pay the amount of any expenses reasonably incurred by SEPA in relation to (and up to the time of) the giving of the notice or (as the case may be) imposition of the measure.
89Guidance: appealsSThe Scottish Ministers must publish guidance on the process of making appeals in pursuance of sections 69, 74, 75, 78, 80, 83, 85 and 88.
90Publication of enforcement actionS(1)The Scottish Ministers may by order require SEPA to publish such information as may be specified in the order as regards cases in which it has—
91Powers of entryS(1)A person authorised by SEPA is entitled, at any reasonable time for any of the purposes in subsection (2), to enter—
92Warrants authorising entryS(1)A sheriff or justice of the peace may by warrant authorise any person entitled to exercise a right of entry under section 91 to do so, if necessary using reasonable force, in accordance with the warrant.
93Powers of entry: supplementaryS(1)Where entry under section 91 is for a purpose in subsection (2)(k) of that section the right to enter extends to any neighbouring land.
94Offence: preventing or obstructing entryS(1)Any person who intentionally prevents or obstructs another person entitled to enter land by virtue of section 91 (whether or not by virtue of a warrant under section 92) commits an offence.
95CompensationS(1)SEPA must pay compensation in accordance with this section where, in the exercise of a right to enter land conferred by section 91 (whether or not under a warrant under section 92) any of the following occurs—
96Reports by SEPA to the Scottish MinistersS(1)SEPA must report to the Scottish Ministers about the steps it has taken to secure the compliance by reservoir managers of controlled reservoirs with the requirements of this Part.
97Affording of reasonable facilities to engineersS(1)The reservoir manager of a controlled reservoir must, on being requested by a relevant engineer, provide the engineer with all reasonable facilities the engineer may seek in connection with the exercise of the engineer's functions under this Part.
98Power of SEPA to require information and assistanceS(1)The reservoir manager of a controlled reservoir must, on being requested by SEPA, provide SEPA with such information and assistance as it may reasonably seek in connection with the exercise of its powers and duties under this Part.
99Offences: sections 97 and 98S(1)A reservoir manager of a controlled reservoir who fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with any of the following requirements commits an offence—
ProspectiveChapter 10SMiscellaneous100GuidanceS(1)The Scottish Ministers must publish guidance on the operation of this Part.
101GrantsS(1)The Scottish Ministers may pay grants to a reservoir manager for the purposes of enabling or assisting the reservoir manager to comply with any obligation arising under or by virtue of this Part.
102Assessment of engineers' reports etc.S(1)The Scottish Ministers may by regulations make provision for the assessment of the quality of reports, written statements and certificates given under this Part by—
103Notice to SEPA of revocation of appointment or resignation of engineerS(1)Where the reservoir manager of a controlled reservoir revokes the appointment of a construction engineer, an inspecting engineer, an other qualified engineer or a supervising engineer appointed in relation to the reservoir, the manager must give SEPA notice of the revocation and of the date it took effect.
104SEPA: Ministerial directionsSSEPA must, in carrying out its functions under this Part, act subject to and in accordance with such directions as may be given by the Scottish Ministers.
105Form and content of notices, reports, certificates etc.SThe Scottish Ministers may by regulations make provision as to—
106Notices by SEPAS(1)Section 123 of the Environment Act 1995 (c.25) (service of documents) applies to any document authorised or required by virtue of any provision of this Act to be given by SEPA as if it were authorised or required to be given (or served) under that Act.
107Change to the Institution of Civil EngineersSIf the Institution of Civil Engineers ceases to exist, the Scottish Ministers may by order amend references in this Part to the Institution and to its President.
108Civil liabilitySThis Part does not confer a right to claim damages in respect of a breach of an obligation imposed by the Part.