Section 4
Section 4
(1)
The licensee shall not start any work to set up a new quarry or to reorganise an old quarry and to run it before obtaining an approval in writing from the Chief Quarry
Inspector on a scheme submitted. Such scheme shall –
(a)
show that sufficient consideration has been given to the safety of the public and persons involved in the work;
(b)
be designed so as to make it practical in the future to quarry zones affected by the scheme;
(c)
be aimed to provide maximum possible recovery of rock material having regard to sound engineering practice;
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(d)
provide measures for dumping of waste materials and a programme of reclamation and protection on abandoned workings;
(e)
provide measures for environmental protection in accordance with any law currently in force relating to environmental or pollution control; and
(f)
contain any other details and information as may be required.
(2)
When an operation in a quarry is to commence, recommence or stop, the licensee or manager shall notify the Chief Quarry Inspector in writing the date of such event. The notification shall be accompanied by the observations of the conditions of the quarry then.
Display of licence.