Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2024A00091:section:39
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2024A00091
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 39
Character Range: 63264–64153

39  Simplified outline of this Part

      This Part sets out the powers that an inspector may exercise to monitor and ensure compliance, and investigate non‑compliance, with this Act. Inspectors also have powers to investigate nuclear safety incidents.
      Inspectors' powers include entering monitoring areas and investigation areas, conducting searches, operating equipment, and securing or seizing evidence. Some of the inspectors' powers may only be exercised with a warrant or consent.
      Inspectors also have powers to give directions, improvement notices and prohibition notices, and to make requirements of persons.
      An inspector may be assisted by other persons, called "persons assisting", who may exercise the same powers as the inspector.
      The Regulatory Powers Act provides for the enforcement of civil penalty provisions of this Act.

Division 2—Monitoring