Commentary on Sections Overview of Part 4
226.Part 4 contains provisions about management plans, information sharing, powers to require information and penalties in connection with notices requiring information. These are contained at sections 57 to 64.
227.It also makes provision about powers of entry. These include provisions in relation to the giving of notice prior to entry, the issuing of warrants conferring powers of entry, entry to land both with, and without, a warrant, penalties for obstructing entry to land and entry to Crown land. These are contained at sections 65 to 70.
228.There are also a number of miscellaneous provisions. These are a duty on the Authority to establish and maintain a website (or other electronic facility), publication requirements, provision giving the Authority the power to provide administrative, technical or professional services and provision in respect of guidance. They also include provision that makes amendments to the Mines and Quarries (Tips) Act 1969. These are contained at sections 71 to 75.