Section 40: Investigations

(1) The Bureau -
(a) may investigate any transportation occurrence or transport safety matter for the purpose of performing its functions under this Act;
(b) shall investigate any transportation occurrence or transport safety matter, if requested in writing by the Minister to do so.
(2) The Bureau may investigate a transportation occurrence which it may not ordinarily investigate where a formal request is made in writing for the investigation of a matter relating to transport safety.
(3) In deciding whether to investigate a transportation occurrence pursuant to a request under subsection (2) or not, the Bureau shall take into account the reasons set out in the request.
(4) Where the Bureau decides not to undertake a transport safety investigation, the reason for such decision shall be disclosed and transmitted in writing to the Minister or the person who made the request under subsections (1) and (2).