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(1) The Authority may make an order for a temporary cessation of activities, in the case of an imminent or actual hazard to the public or the environment.

(2) The Authority shall order an immediate cessation of the activities of an operator when a situation for which the operator is responsible poses an imminent safety or security hazard to humans and the environment, and shall ensure that the operator resolves the safety and security concerns.

(3) Where there is

(a) a significant release of nuclear or radioactive material into the environment, or

(b) a persistent or serious breach of this Act, the Regulations or the conditions of the authorization, the Authority shall order the operator to rectify any unsafe condition that might have resulted from the  nuclear or radioactive material released into the environment or the breach, and shall order an immediate cessation of operations if the unsafe condition persists.

(4) The Authority may also modify, suspend or revoke the authorization.

(5) The Authority shall indemnify an inspector against a liability incurred in the course of discharging a duty as inspector.