7(1)Subject to subsection 12(3), where a contaminant has been, is being or may be released into or upon water in the circumstances described in subsection (3), the Minister may enter upon any area, land, place or premises, together with such persons, materials and equipment as the Minister considers necessary and using the force the Minister considers necessary, and may take such further action as the Minister considers necessary in order to prevent, control, reduce or eliminate the release of the contaminant and ameliorate the situation.