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Details: F2014C00224
- F2014C00224
SR 1995 No. 389 Regulations as amended, taking into account amendments up to Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Amendment (Various Matters) Regulation 2013
Principal Regulations; Repeals the former Ozone Protection Regulations.
Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Amendment (Various Matters) Regulation 2013 - F2013L02135
F2014C00224
Part 2—Terms used in the Act
Part 3—Licences
Part 5—Manufacture of products using scheduled substances
Part 6A—Disposal and use of scheduled substances
Part 7—Reports and records
Statutory Rules No. 389, 1995 as amended
Compilation start date: 1 March 2014
Includes amendments up to: SLI No. 265, 2013
This is a compilation of the Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Regulations 1995 as in force on 1 March 2014. It includes any commenced amendment affecting the legislation to that date.
This compilation was prepared on 1 March 2014.
Part 2—Terms used in the Act 3
2A......... SGG equipment.................................................................................. 3
Part 3—Licences 4
3............ Circumstances and conditions for unlicensed manufacture, import or export 4
3A......... Permit for use of SGG in production or casting of magnesium.......... 5
3AA...... Manufacturing process that converts SGG......................................... 6
3B......... Review of decisions under regulation 3A........................................... 7
3C......... Application fee for licence (Act s 14).................................................. 8
4............ Publication of information about licences (Act s 22)........................... 9
5............ Records to be kept by licensees........................................................... 9
6A......... Review of decisions.......................................................................... 11
Part 5—Manufacture of products using scheduled substances 12
70.......... Exemption for refrigeration and air conditioning equipment............. 12
80.......... Application fee for exemption (Act s 40).......................................... 13
Part 6A—Disposal and use of scheduled substances 14
Division 6A.1—Preliminary 14
100........ Purpose of Part 6A........................................................................... 14
101........ Definitions for Part 6A..................................................................... 14
102........ Considerations in deciding whether someone is a fit and proper person to hold a permit 14
Division 6A.2—Refrigeration and air conditioning 17
Subdivision 6A.2.1—Preliminary 17
110........ Definitions for Division 6A.2........................................................... 17
111........ Offence—carrying out work in relation to RAC equipment.............. 19
112........ Offence—possessing or trading in refrigerant.................................. 20
113........ Offence—possessing halon.............................................................. 20
113A..... Offence—false representations......................................................... 21
114........ Refrigerant destruction facilities........................................................ 22
115........ Trial of facility for destroying refrigerant.......................................... 23
Subdivision 6A.2.1A—RAC industry permits 23
120........ Relevant authority’s powers and functions....................................... 24
121........ Applications for RAC industry permits—general............................. 25
121A..... Appropriate relevant authority for applications for RAC industry permits 26
122........ Requirement for grant of RAC industry permit................................. 27
123........ Powers of Minister........................................................................... 27
124........ Reconsideration of decisions............................................................. 29
125........ Review of decisions.......................................................................... 30
126........ Permit not in force if suspended........................................................ 30
127........ Powers of inspectors......................................................................... 30
Subdivision 6A.2.2—Refrigerant handling licences 30
130........ Grant of refrigerant handling licences—general................................ 30
131........ Refrigerant handling licences—qualified persons............................. 31
133........ Restricted refrigeration and air conditioning licence.......................... 34
134........ Refrigeration and air conditioning trainee licence.............................. 34
135........ Licence conditions............................................................................. 34
136........ Offence—contravention of licence condition.................................... 39
Subdivision 6A.2.3—Refrigerant authorisations 39
140........ Grant of authorisations...................................................................... 39
141........ Conditions on authorisations............................................................. 41
142........ Offence—contravention of condition on authorisation...................... 43
Subdivision 6A.2.4—Halon special permit 44
150........ Application for halon special permit.................................................. 44
Division 6A.3—Methyl bromide 46
Subdivision 6A.3.1—Preliminary 46
200........ Definitions for Division 6A.3........................................................... 46
201........ Uses of methyl bromide.................................................................... 47
202........ Powers of inspectors......................................................................... 48
Subdivision 6A.3.2—Restrictions on the use and sale of methyl bromide 48
210........ Application of Subdivision............................................................... 48
211........ Meaning of allocated amount........................................................... 49
212........ Offence—using methyl bromide for non‑QPS applications.............. 49
213........ Offence—supplying methyl bromide for non‑QPS applications....... 49
214........ Offence—using methyl bromide as a feedstock................................ 52
215........ Offence—supplying methyl bromide for use as a feedstock............. 53
Subdivision 6A.3.2A—Discharge of methyl bromide 54
216........ Discharge of methyl bromide (Act s 45B)........................................ 54
Subdivision 6A.3.3—Record keeping requirements 54
220........ Records of sale.................................................................................. 54
221........ Records of use—QPS and non‑QPS applications............................ 55
222........ Summary records of use—QPS and non‑QPS applications............. 56
223........ Records of use—feedstock............................................................... 57
Subdivision 6A.3.4—Reporting requirements 58
230........ Reports to be given by suppliers....................................................... 58
231........ Reports to be given by exempt persons............................................. 59
232........ Report about stockpiles of methyl bromide....................................... 60
233........ Reports to be given by holders of feedstock permits......................... 60
Subdivision 6A.3.5—Feedstock permits 60
240........ Definition for Subdivision 6A.3.5.................................................... 61
241........ Applications for feedstock permits.................................................... 61
242........ Grant of feedstock permits................................................................ 62
244........ Cancellation and suspension of feedstock permits............................ 63
245........ Review of decisions.......................................................................... 63
246........ Delegation......................................................................................... 64
Division 6A.4—Fire protection 65
Subdivision 6A.4.1—Preliminary 65
301........ Definitions for Division 6A.4........................................................... 65
302........ Offence—handling extinguishing agent............................................ 66
303........ Offence—possessing or trading in extinguishing agent.................... 67
304........ Offence—possessing halon.............................................................. 67
305........ Discharge of scheduled substances (Act s 45B)............................... 69
306........ Extinguishing agent destruction facilities.......................................... 70
307........ Trial of facility for destroying extinguishing agent............................ 70
Subdivision 6A.4.2—Fire protection industry permits 71
311........ Fire Protection Industry (ODS & SGG) Board................................ 71
312........ Minister may exercise Board’s powers and functions....................... 72
313........ Applications for fire protection industry permits—general............... 73
314........ Requirement for grant of fire protection industry permit................... 74
315........ Minister may cancel or suspend permit............................................. 74
316........ Reconsideration of decisions............................................................. 76
317........ Review of decisions.......................................................................... 77
318........ Permit not in force if suspended........................................................ 77
319........ Powers of inspectors......................................................................... 77
Subdivision 6A.4.3—Extinguishing agent handling licences 78
321........ Grant of extinguishing agent handling licences—general.................. 78
322........ Extinguishing agent handling licences—qualified persons................ 78
323........ Special extinguishing agent handling licence..................................... 84
324........ Extinguishing agent handling licences—experienced persons........... 84
325........ Extinguishing agent trainee licence.................................................... 84
326........ Licence conditions............................................................................. 85
Subdivision 6A.4.4—Extinguishing agent trading authorisations 86
331........ Grant of authorisations...................................................................... 86
332........ Conditions on authorisations............................................................. 87
Subdivision 6A.4.5—Permit and exemption 89
341........ Halon special permit.......................................................................... 89
342........ Special circumstances exemption...................................................... 90
Division 6A.4A—Application fees for Part 6A 91
343........ RAC industry permit application fees............................................... 91
344........ Fire protection industry permit application fees................................. 91
345........ Other application fees in relation to fire protection............................ 92
346........ Increases for certain Part 6A application fees.................................... 92
Division 6A.5—Uses of scheduled substances not otherwise mentioned in this Part 94
400........ Discharge of scheduled substances (Act s 45B)............................... 94
Division 6A.6—Scheduled substances (other than methyl bromide) used as feedstock 95
500........ Discharge of scheduled substances (other than methyl bromide) used as feedstock (Act s 45B) 95
Part 7—Reports and records 96
900........ Manufacture, import or export of scheduled substances (other than SGGs and substances in ODS equipment or SGG equipment)........................................................................................ 96
901........ Manufacture, Import or export of SGGs, ODS equipment or SGG equipment 96
Part 8—Enforcement 99
906........ Definitions for this Part..................................................................... 99
907........ When an infringement notice may be given....................................... 99
908........ Matters to be included in an infringement notice............................. 100
909........ Extension of time to pay amount..................................................... 102
910........ Withdrawal of an infringement notice............................................. 103
911........ Effect of payment of amount........................................................... 104
912........ Effect of this Part............................................................................ 105
913........ Delegation of Secretary’s powers and functions under this Part..... 106
Part 9—Miscellaneous 107
920........ Application for remission and refund of import levy—SGGs........ 107
921........ Application for remission and refund of import levy—SGG equipment 107
922........ Application for remission and refund of manufacture levy—SGGs 108
Part 10—Transitional provisions 109
Division 1—Amendments made by the Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Amendment (Various Matters) Regulation 2013 109
950........ Application of amendment of subregulation 3C(5)......................... 109
951........ Saving of licences granted under regulations 131 and 134.............. 109
952........ Application of regulation 133.......................................................... 109
953........ Application of amendments affecting regulations 102, 122, 243 and 314 109
954........ Application of amendment of subregulation 5(2)............................ 110
955........ Application of Part 8....................................................................... 110
Endnote 1—About the endnotes 111
Endnote 2—Abbreviation key 113
Endnote 3—Legislation history 114
Endnote 4—Amendment history 116
Endnote 5—Uncommenced amendments [none] 127
Endnote 6—Modifications [none] 127
Endnote 7—Misdescribed amendments [none] 127
Endnote 8—Miscellaneous [none] 127
These regulations are the Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Regulations 1995.
Act means the Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Act 1989.
2A SGG equipment
For paragraph 8D(1)(c) of the Act, the definition of SGG equipment does not include:
(a) imported foam equipment or products (other than expanding polyurethane foam aerosols); or
(b) foam equipment or products (other than expanding polyurethane foam aerosols) included in other imported products or equipment; or
(c) a medical device or medicine; or
3 Circumstances and conditions for unlicensed manufacture, import or export
(1) For subsection 13(1A) of the Act, the following circumstances are prescribed:
(ii) that the whole amount of the SGG is used in a medical device, medicine, veterinary device or veterinary medicine; or
(iii) that the manufacture or import of the quantity and kind of the SGG is allowed under regulation 3AA;
(b) in the case of the manufacture of an SGG—that the manufacture consists of the formation of the SGG as a by‑product of the manufacture of aluminium.
(2) For subparagraph 13(6A)(b)(ii) of the Act, the following equipment is prescribed:
(a) any air‑conditioning equipment contained in a motor vehicle, watercraft or aircraft;
(b) any other air‑conditioning equipment;
(c) a heat pump;
(d) any medical equipment;
(e) a part or component that contains an SGG or a substance referred to in any of Parts I to VIII of Schedule 1 to the Act (other than a separately imported motor vehicle part);
(f) any personal, household or food products;
(g) any refrigeration equipment;
(h) any safety equipment.
(3) For subparagraph 13(6A)(b)(iii) of the Act, the following conditions are prescribed:
(a) that the person comply with any notice from the Secretary requesting evidence that:
(i) the equipment has been owned for more than 12 months wholly or principally for private or domestic use before importation; and
(ii) the equipment is imported wholly or principally for private or domestic use;
(b) that the person comply within 30 days of receiving the notice.
(4) However, the evidence in subparagraph (3)(a)(i) is not prescribed for equipment mentioned in paragraph (2)(d).
3A Permit for use of SGG in production or casting of magnesium
(1) The Minister may grant a permit for a specified quantity of a specified SGG to be manufactured or imported for use in the production or casting of magnesium if the person proposing to manufacture or import it produces:
(a) if the SGG will be supplied to another person—a purchase order or similar document from the person to whom the SGG will be supplied; and
(b) a statement from the person intending to use the SGG that it will be used in the production or casting of magnesium.
Note: See the Criminal Code, section 136.1, in relation to the making of false statements in applications for a licence, authority or benefit.
(2) The permit must specify the period for which it remains valid.
(3) The Minister may revoke the permit if:
(a) because of an event occurring before the SGG is manufactured or imported, the SGG is not able to be used for the purpose for which the permit was granted; or
(b) there is reason to believe that a quantity of the SGG has been diverted to another purpose.
3B Review of decisions under regulation 3A
Application may be made to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal for review of a decision of the Minister:
(a) to refuse to grant a permit under subregulation 3A(1); or
(b) to grant a permit with a particular period of validity; or
(c) to revoke a permit.
3C Application fee for licence (Act s 14)
(1) For paragraph 14(1)(aa) of the Act, the following application fees are prescribed:
(a) for a controlled substances licence—$15 000;
(b) for an essential uses licence—$3 000;
(c) for a used substances licence—$15 000;
(d) for an ODS/SGG equipment licence—$3 000.
(5) The Minister or an SES employee of the Department may waive part of the application fee for an ODS/SGG equipment licence if satisfied that:
(a) the applicant for the licence will import no more than 5 units of ODS equipment or SGG equipment in a single consignment; and
(c) the applicant has not had part of an ODS/SGG equipment licence fee waived in the 2 years before the date of the application for the ODS/SGG equipment licence; and
(d) the applicant has paid a licence levy in relation to the import under section 69 of the Act.
(1) For section 22 of the Act, the Secretary may publish on the Department’s website details of licences granted, cancelled and surrendered.
(c) the conditions (if any) imposed on the licence; and
(d) the date on which the licence was granted, cancelled or surrendered; and
(e) the date on which the licence expires.
5 Records to be kept by licensees
(1) A person who is, at any time in a month, a licensee must keep a record in writing of:
(a) the quantities of each scheduled substance manufactured, imported and exported by the person in the month; and
(b) in respect of each quantity of a scheduled substance that has been imported by the person in the month:
(ii) the country of origin of the scheduled substance; and
(iii) the full name and address of the person from whom the scheduled substance was imported; and
(iv) the place at which the scheduled substance was discharged from the ship or aircraft on which the scheduled substance was carried; and
(v) if the scheduled substance was imported on a ship—the name of the ship; and
(vi) if the scheduled substance was imported on an aircraft—the flight number of the aircraft on which the scheduled substance was carried; and
(vii) whether the schedule substance was imported for use as feedstock; and
(c) in respect of each quantity of a scheduled substance that has been exported by the person in the month:
(i) the date of exportation; and
(ii) the country of destination of the scheduled substance; and
(iii) the full name and address of the person to whom the scheduled substance was exported; and
(iv) the place at which the scheduled substance was loaded on the ship or aircraft on which the scheduled substance was carried; and
(v) if the scheduled substance was exported on a ship—the name of the ship; and
(vi) if the scheduled substance was exported on an aircraft—the flight number of the flight on which the scheduled substance was carried; and
(d) in respect of each quantity of a scheduled substance that has been manufactured by the person in the month—whether the scheduled substance was manufactured for use as feedstock; and
(e) the quantity of each scheduled substance destroyed by the person in the month.
(2) Records must be retained, on the licensee’s main business premises, for 5 years from the last day of the month to which the records relate.
Note 2: Section 65 of the Act (which relates to the conduct of directors, servants and agents) applies to offences under these Regulations (see subsection 65(9) of the Act).
Subject to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal Act 1975, an application may be made to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal for a review of the following decisions:
(a) a decision:
(i) under subregulation 3C(2) to refuse to waive the fee for a controlled substances licence or a used substances licence; or
(ii) under subregulation 3C(3) to refuse to waive the fee for an essential uses licence; or
(iii) under subregulation 3C(4) to refuse to waive the fee for a controlled substances licence, a used substances licence or an essential uses licence; or
(b) a decision under subregulation 3C(5) to refuse to waive part of the fee for an ODS/SGG equipment licence.
Note 1: The numbers of the Parts in these Regulations correspond to those in the Act.
Note 2: Part 4 is intentionally not used and regulation numbers 7 to 69 (inclusive) are reserved for future use.
70 Exemption for refrigeration and air conditioning equipment
(1) This regulation applies until the end of 30 June 2015.
(2) For subclause 10(1A) of Schedule 4 to the Act, the following kinds of equipment are specified:
(a) HCFC pre‑charged refrigeration equipment;
(b) HCFC pre‑charged air conditioning equipment imported by the holder of an ODS/SGG equipment licence who has been granted a partial fee waiver for a one‑off low volume import;
(c) chillers charged with HCFC‑123;
(d) replacement parts for existing HCFC air conditioning equipment;
(e) components for existing high static ducted split system air conditioners;
(f) equipment insulated with foam manufactured with HCFC;
(g) equipment for which the Minister considers it is impracticable:
(i) for the importer or licence holder for the equipment to comply with the ban; and
(ii) to remove or retrofit the equipment because it is incidental to the main import.
Example: For subparagraph (g)(ii), air conditioning equipment incorporated into a large boat or drilling rig.
(3) The Minister may delegate his or her powers under this regulation to an SES employee or acting SES employee in the Department.
(4) In exercising powers under a delegation, the delegate must comply with any directions of the Minister.
replacement part does not include a complete, or substantially complete, indoor or outdoor unit of a split system air conditioning unit.
(1) For paragraph 40(2)(b) of the Act, the fee is $3 000.
Note 2: Part 6 is intentionally not used and regulation numbers 81 to 99 (inclusive) are reserved for future use.
(a) the sale, purchase, and other acquisition or disposal of:
(i) scheduled substances for refrigeration and air conditioning, and fire protection; and
(ii) methyl bromide; and
(b) the storage, use and handling of:
(ii) methyl bromide.
Division 6A.2—Refrigeration and air conditioning
Subdivision 6A.2.1—Preliminary
AMSA certificate means a certificate of competency, issued under the Marine Orders, Part 3: Seagoing Qualifications, Issue 6, Order No. 8 of 2004 (made by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority under subsection 425(1AA) of the Navigation Act 1912), for any of the following:
(a) an Engineer Class 1;
(b) an Engineer Class 2;
(c) an Engineer Watchkeeper.
AMSA vessel means a ship, vessel or craft to which the Navigation Act 1912 applies and includes a vessel that is taken to be a facility under clause 4 of Schedule 3 to the Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 2006.
commercial stand‑alone refrigeration equipment means refrigeration equipment that:
(a) is designed primarily for commercial use; and
RAC equipment manufacturing authorisation means an authorisation granted under paragraph 140(1)(b).
RAC Industry Board means a body appointed under paragraph 120(2)(a).
(d) a halon special permit;
RAC industry powers and functions means the powers and functions given to the Minister by subregulation 120(1).
refrigerant trading authorisation means an authorisation granted under paragraph 140(1)(a).
relevant authority, in relation to an RAC industry permit, or an application for a permit, means:
(a) in relation to an RAC industry permit—the RAC Industry Board that granted the permit; or
(b) in relation to an application for a permit—the Board to which the application is made.
restricted refrigerant trading authorisation means an authorisation granted under paragraph 140(1)(c).
temporary licence means a licence granted under regulation 138.
111 Offence—carrying out work in relation to RAC equipment
(1) A person commits an offence if the person carries out work in relation to RAC equipment and the person is not:
(ii) entitled under the licence to carry out the work; or
(i) the holder of an AMSA certificate; and
(ii) required to carry out the work on an AMSA vessel as part of his or her duties on the vessel.
(2) For subregulation (1), carries out work in relation to RAC equipment means doing anything with a refrigerant, or a component of RAC equipment, that involves a risk of refrigerant being emitted, including:
(a) decanting the refrigerant; and
(b) manufacturing, installing, commissioning, servicing and maintaining RAC equipment, whether or not refrigerant is present; and
(c) decommissioning RAC equipment in which refrigerant is present.
112 Offence—possessing or trading in refrigerant
(b) the operator of a refrigerant destruction facility; or
(c) approved to conduct a trial of a facility under regulation 115.
113 Offence—possessing halon
(a) in the case of a defendant who is the holder of an extinguishing agent trading authorisation—acquired the halon for transfer to an extinguishing agent destruction facility; or
Note: The use of halon for most purposes was phased out from 1990 under State and Territory legislation. Halon was not normally used for refrigeration or air conditioning.
113A Offence—false representations
(c) at the time of making the representation, the person does not employ, or has not engaged, a person who holds a refrigerant handling licence for work of the kind that is necessary to provide the service.
(1A) Subregulation (1) does not apply to a person if:
(b) the agreement contains a provision to the effect that the service must be provided by the holder of an RAC industry permit that entitles the holder to provide the service.
Note: A defendant bears an evidential burden in relation to the matters in subregulation (1A)—see subsection 13.3(3) of the Criminal Code.
(a) the person is employed to work on an AMSA vessel; and
(b) the person makes a representation that the person holds an AMSA certificate; and
(c) at the time of making the representation, the person does not hold an AMSA certificate.
(3) An offence against subregulation (1), (2) or (2A) is an offence of strict liability.
(d) if the facility was the subject of a trial under regulation 115—information about the results of the trial.
(3) The Minister may approve a person to operate a facility only if the Minister is satisfied that the facility is able to operate in a way that is consistent with Australia’s obligations under the Montreal Protocol.
Subdivision 6A.2.1A—RAC industry permits
Note: Regulation numbers 116 to 119 (inclusive) are intentionally not used.
120 Relevant authority’s powers and functions
(1) The Minister has the following powers and functions:
(a) to receive applications for RAC industry permits;
(b) to collect, on behalf of the Commonwealth, the fees that are payable for those applications;
(c) to grant RAC industry permits;
(d) to collect information:
(ii) supplied in response to any request made under paragraphs 141(1)(b) and (n);
(e) to publish the information mentioned in paragraph (d) in a way that does not:
(i) allow any person to be identified, except as provided for in paragraph (ea); or
(ii) disclose confidential information;
(iv) except for the holder of a refrigerant handling licence—the address and phone number of the holder of the permit;
(f) to inspect, with the occupier’s permission, premises used for activities conducted under an RAC industry permit.
(2) The Minister may, in writing:
(a) appoint 1 or more bodies that are incorporated under the Corporations Act 2001, as RAC Industry Boards; and
(c) authorise the Board or Boards to exercise any or all of the Minister’s RAC industry powers and functions in relation to:
(i) the refrigeration and air conditioning industry; or
(ii) 1 or more specified sectors of the industry.
121 Applications for RAC industry permits—general
Note: Application fees for Part 6A are set out in Division 6A.4A.
(ii) in the case of an application by an individual—evidence about the applicant’s knowledge about this Division, the Act and any standard that is relevant to the work to be carried out under the permit; and
(iii) evidence that the applicant is a fit and proper person to hold the permit; and
(iv) for an application for an authorisation mentioned in subregulation 140(1)—evidence that the applicant will meet the requirements mentioned in subregulation 140(3); and
(v) for an application for a halon special permit—evidence that the applicant will meet the requirements mentioned in subregulation 150(3).
(a) provided all the information mentioned in paragraph (1)(d); or
(a) if paragraph (b) does not apply—the application was made; or
(b) if the authority has asked the applicant for any information or consent—the information or consent was provided;
(a) if 1 Board has been appointed—that Board; or
(b) if more than 1 Board has been appointed—any of those Boards.
(a) if 1 Board grants the kind of permit sought by the applicant—that Board; or
(b) if more than 1 Board grants that kind of permit—any of those Boards; or
(c) if no Board grants that kind of permit—the Minister.
(b) has contravened a condition to which the permit was subject; or
(c) does not have the knowledge, ability and experience necessary to competently carry out the work covered by the licence; or
(d) for an authorisation—does not meet the requirements set out in subregulation 140(3); or
(e) for a halon special permit—does not meet the requirements set out in subregulation 150(3).
(1A) The Minister may suspend an RAC industry permit:
(b) until the Minister is satisfied on reasonable grounds that:
(i) a thing that contributes to the grounds for the suspension is remedied; and
(ii) if the thing is required to be remedied in a stated way—the thing is remedied in that way or in a way that is equally effective.
(c) stating:
(i) for a suspension for a fixed period—the period of the suspension; or
(ii) for a suspension mentioned in paragraph (1A)(b)—the date the suspension begins and that the permit is suspended until a stated thing is remedied.
(2A) A notice that contains a statement mentioned in subparagraph (2)(c)(ii) may also state how the thing is to be remedied.
(2B) For a permit that is suspended until a stated thing is remedied, the holder must tell the Minister in writing when, and how, the thing is remedied.
(2C) If the Minister decides that the thing is remedied:
(a) the Minister must give the holder a notice stating that the Minister is satisfied that the thing is remedied; and
(b) the suspension ends on the day after the day the holder is given the notice.
(2D) If the Minister decides that the thing is not remedied, the Minister must give the holder a notice stating that the Minister is not satisfied that the thing is remedied.
(a) to the relevant authority for reconsideration of any of the following decisions of the authority:
(b) to the Minister for reconsideration of a decision:
(i) to suspend or cancel a permit; or
(ii) that a thing that contributes to the grounds for a suspension of a permit is not remedied.
(3) If the relevant authority or Minister receives an application, the authority or Minister may:
(4) Before making a decision under subregulation (3), the relevant authority or Minister may ask the applicant in writing to give the authority or Minister further information that the authority or Minister reasonably needs to make the decision.
(5) If the relevant authority or Minister asks for further information under subregulation (4), the period starting on the day the written request is made and ending on the day the applicant gives the information is not to be counted for subregulation (7).
(6) However, if the applicant does not give the relevant authority or Minister the information before the thirtieth day after the day the written request is made, that day and each day after that is to be counted for subregulation (7).
(7) If the relevant authority or Minister does not confirm, vary or reverse a decision within 60 days after the day the authority or Minister receives an application for reconsideration of the decision, the authority or Minister is taken to have confirmed the decision.
Application may be made to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal for the review of a decision that was confirmed or varied by the relevant authority or the Minister under subregulation 124(3).
Subdivision 6A.2.2—Refrigerant handling licences
Note: Regulation numbers 128 and 129 are intentionally not used.
130 Grant of refrigerant handling licences—general
(3) A licence granted under this Subdivision, other than a temporary licence, is in force:
(ii) if it is granted under regulation 134—12 months;
(4) If the authority grants 1 or more licences to a person it must give the person a document setting out the details of each licence granted.
131 Refrigerant handling licences—qualified persons
(1) A relevant authority may, on application, grant to a person a licence mentioned in an item in column 2 of Table 131, entitling him or her to engage in the work described in column 3 of the item.
Note 1: Regulation 121 also applies to an application.
Note 2: A person is entitled to apply for any number of licences.
(d) UEE 31307 Certificate III in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
Restricted heat pump installation and decommissioning licence
To handle a refrigerant for the installation and decommissioning of any of the following:
(a) a single‑head split system air conditioner of less than 18 kW;
(b) a 2‑part hot water heat pump of less than 18 kW;
(c) a 2‑part swimming pool heat pump of less than 18 kW
(a) MEM 20105 Certificate II in Engineering—Production;
(c) UEE20107 Certificate II in Air Conditioning Split Systems
To handle a refrigerant for either or both of the following:
(a) any work on domestic refrigeration or air conditioning equipment;
(b) any work on commercial stand‑alone refrigeration equipment
(b) UTE 20599 Certificate II in Electrotechnology Servicing (Appliances—Refrigeration);
(c) UTE 20504 Certificate II in Electrotechnology Servicing (Appliances—Refrigeration);
(d) UEE21807 Certificate II in Appliance Servicing—Refrigerants;
(e) UEE30507 Certificate III in Appliance Servicing
(1) A relevant authority may, on application, grant a refrigeration and air conditioning trainee licence to:
(a) a person who is undertaking a course leading to a NQC‑ endorsed qualification mentioned in column 4 of an item in Table 131; or
(b) a person who is recognised by the relevant authority as seeking assessment that, if successful, would lead to the granting of a certificate mentioned in regulation 131(2)(b); or
(c) a person who is recognised by the relevant authority as undertaking training or seeking assessment that, if successful, would lead to the granting of a licence under paragraph 131(2)(d); or
(aa) for licensees that are supervising a refrigeration and air conditioning trainee licensee—ensures that any work carried out by the trainee licensee is in accordance with the standard set out in an item in column 2 of Table 135 that relates to the work; and
(i) except for recovered halon—the holder of a refrigerant trading authorisation; or
(ii) the operator of a refrigerant destruction facility; and
(d) in handling refrigerants, only carries out refrigerant handling work that the licensee is entitled to carry out under the item in column 3 of Table 131 that corresponds to the item in column 2 of Table 131 that describes the kind of refrigerant handling licence held by the licensee; and
(e) for the holder of a refrigerant handling licence who is not employed or hired by the holder of a refrigerant trading authorisation—includes the number allocated to the licence by the relevant authority on any invoices, receipts and quotes for work carried out under the licence.
(2) The relevant authority may specify that a licence is subject to a condition and must set out the condition on:
(b) a written notice given by the authority to the licensee.
(3) The authority may impose a condition on a licence at any time.
Copper – Seamless tubes for air‑conditioning and refrigeration
AS 3864‑1997
AS 3864‑1997/Amdt 1‑1998
AS 4211.1‑1996
AS 4211.3‑1996
Gas recovery or combined recovery and recycling equipment – Fluorocarbon refrigerants from commercial/domestic refrigeration and airconditioning systems
AS 4484‑2004
Gas cylinders for industrial, scientific, medical and refrigerant use – Labelling and colour coding
AS 1210‑1997
AS 1210‑1997/Amdt 1‑1998
AS 1210‑1997/Amdt 2‑1998
AS 1210‑1997/Amdt 3‑2002
AS 2030.1‑1999
AS 2030.1‑1999/ Amdt 1‑2002
AS 2030.2‑1996
The verification, filling, inspection, testing and maintenance of cylinders for the storage and transport of compressed gases – Cylinders for dissolved acetylene
AS 2030.2‑1996/ Amdt 1‑1999
AS 2030.2‑1996/ Amdt 2‑2000
AS 4332‑2004
AS 4041‑1998
AS 4041‑1998/Amdt 1‑2001
AS/NZS 1677.1:1998/ Amdt 1:2002
Safety of household and similar electrical appliances – Particular requirements for electrical heat pumps, air‑conditioners and dehumidifiers (IEC 60335‑2‑40:1995,MOD)
Performance of household electrical appliances – Air conditioners and heat pumps – Test methods – Non‑ducted airconditioners and heat pumps – Testing and rating for performance
Performance of electrical appliances – Airconditioners and heat pumps – Test methods – Ducted airconditioners and air‑to‑air heat pumps – Testing and rating for performance
AS 2823‑1985
Agricultural tractors and self propelled machines – Test procedure for performance of air‑conditioning systems
AS 1167.1‑1993
The Australia and New Zealand Refrigerant Handling Code of Practice 2007, Part 1—Self‑contained low charge systems, published by the Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating and the Institute of Refrigeration, Heating and Air Conditioning Engineers New Zealand, as in force on 1 January 2008
The Australia and New Zealand Refrigerant Handling Code of Practice 2007, Part 2—Systems other than self‑contained low charge systems, published by the Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating and the Institute of Refrigeration, Heating and Air Conditioning Engineers New Zealand, as in force on 1 January 2008
The Australian Automotive Code of Practice for the Control of Refrigerant Gases during Manufacture, Installation, Servicing or Decommissioning of Motor Vehicle Air Conditioners
136 Offence—contravention of licence condition
Subdivision 6A.2.3—Refrigerant authorisations
Note: Regulation number 139 is intentionally not used.
(1) A relevant authority may, on application:
(b) grant an RAC equipment manufacturing authorisation to a corporation, permitting the corporation to acquire refrigerant other than halon for use in the manufacture of RAC equipment; or
Note: Regulation 121 also applies to an application.
(3) The authority must not grant an authorisation unless it is satisfied that:
(b) if the application is for a refrigerant trading authorisation—the applicant is able to ensure that a refrigerant is handled only by:
(i) the holder of an appropriate licence granted under regulation 131, 133 or 134; or
(ii) if the refrigerant is handled on board an AMSA vessel—the holder of an AMSA certificate or the holder of an appropriate licence granted under regulation 131, 133 or 134.
(c) if the application is for an RAC equipment manufacturing authorisation—the applicant is able to ensure that, at all times, persons engaged in a phase of manufacture that could result in the emission of a refrigerant are supervised by the holder of an appropriate licence granted under regulation 131 or 133; and
(d) if the application is for a restricted refrigerant trading authorisation—the applicant is able to ensure that, at all times, persons engaged in removing refrigerant from RAC equipment hold a licence granted under regulation 131, 133 or 134 that entitles the holder to remove refrigerant from RAC equipment.
Note: An applicant who conducts business from a vehicle is eligible for an authorisation under paragraph (3)(a): see definition of premises in subsection 7(1) of the Act.
(b) for not more than 24 months, stated by the authority in writing.
(h) for an RAC equipment manufacturing authorisation—ensures that any refrigerant in its possession is handled only:
(i) for a refrigerant trading authorisation—ensures that any refrigerant in the holder’s possession is handled only by:
(k) uses only refillable containers for storage of refrigerant; and
(ii) for each licensee who handles refrigerant that is in the possession of the holder—the licensee’s name and the number allocated to the licensee’s licence by the relevant authority;
(o) for a refrigerant trading authorisation or a restricted refrigerant trading authorisation—includes the number allocated to the authorisation by the relevant authority on:
(3) The relevant authority may specify that an authorisation is subject to a condition and must set out the condition on:
(4) A notice for paragraph (3)(b) may be given at any time.
142 Offence—contravention of condition on authorisation
Subdivision 6A.2.4—Halon special permit
Note: Regulation numbers 144 to 149 (inclusive) are intentionally not used.
(1) The Minister may, on application, grant to a person a permit, in writing, entitling him or her to possess halon that is, or is to be, used in RAC equipment.
(3) The Minister may grant a halon special permit to a person only if the Minister is satisfied that:
Note: Regulation numbers 151 to 199 (inclusive) are reserved for future use.
Division 6A.3—Methyl bromide
Subdivision 6A.3.1—Preliminary
allocated amount has the meaning given by regulation 211.
exempt person, for a year, means a person who is shown as an exempt person on the Non‑QPS Exemption List for the year.
exempt use, in relation to an exempt person and a year, means the use that is shown for the exempt person on the Non‑QPS Exemption List for the year.
(a) in relation to an exempt person for a year—a person that is shown as a nominated supplier for the exempt person on the Non‑QPS Exemption List for the year; and
(b) in relation to the holder of a feedstock permit—a person that is shown as a nominated supplier on the holder’s permit.
Non‑QPS Exemption List means:
(a) for the year 2005—the document called Exemption List for Non‑QPS Applications of Methyl Bromide in 2005, published by the Department, as in force on 1 May 2005; and
(b) for the year 2006—the document called Exemption List for Non‑QPS Applications of Methyl Bromide in 2006, published by the Department, as in force on 15 September 2006; and
(c) for the year 2007—the document called Exemption List for Non‑QPS Applications of Methyl Bromide in 2007, published by the Department, as in force on 1 January 2007; and
(d) for the year 2008—the document called Exemption List for Non‑QPS Applications of Methyl Bromide in 2008, published by the Department, as in force on 1 January 2008; and
(e) for the year 2009—the document called Exemption List for Non‑QPS Applications of Methyl Bromide in 2009, published by the Department, as in force on 1 January 2009; and
(f) for the year 2010—the document called Exemption List for Non‑QPS Applications of Methyl Bromide in 2010, published by the Department, as in force on 1 January 2010; and
(g) for the year 2011—the document called Exemption List for Non‑QPS Applications of Methyl Bromide in 2011, published by the Department, as in force on 1 January 2011; and
(h) for the year 2012—the document called Exemption List for Non‑QPS Applications of Methyl Bromide in 2012, published by the Department, as in force on 1 January 2012; and
(i) for the year 2013—the document called Exemption List for Non‑QPS Applications of Methyl Bromide in 2013, published by the Department, as in force on 1 January 2013; and
(j) for the year 2014—the document called Exemption List for Non‑QPS Applications of Methyl Bromide in 2014, published by the Department, as in force on 1 January 2014.
Note: The Non‑QPS exemption lists can be viewed at the Department’s website at http://www.environment.gov.au.
(b) for non‑QPS applications; and
Note: Section 7 of the Act provides that feedstock means an intermediate substance which is used to manufacture other chemicals.
(2) For this Division, methyl bromide is used for a QPS application (or quarantine and pre‑shipment application) if:
(3) For this Division, methyl bromide is used for a non‑QPS application (or non‑quarantine and pre‑shipment application) if it is used:
202 Powers of inspectors
An inspector appointed under section 49 of the Act may exercise the powers given to him or her under Part VIII of the Act at premises used for:
(a) storage of records relating to the sale or use of methyl bromide; or
(b) storage of methyl bromide.
Subdivision 6A.3.2—Restrictions on the use and sale of methyl bromide
Note: Regulation numbers 203 to 209 (inclusive) are intentionally not used.
210 Application of Subdivision
This Subdivision applies in relation to methyl bromide that is imported on or after 1 January 2005.
211 Meaning of allocated amount
The amount of methyl bromide set out in a Non‑QPS Exemption List for an exempt person and the person’s nominated supplier (or 1 of the person’s nominated suppliers) in respect of the person’s exempt use is the person’s allocated amount for that supplier and the use for the year to which the Non‑QPS Exemption List relates.
212 Offence—using methyl bromide for non‑QPS applications
(1) A person who uses methyl bromide for a non‑QPS application during a year is guilty of an offence if the person is not:
(a) an exempt person for the year; or
(b) acting on behalf of an exempt person for the year.
(2) An exempt person is guilty of an offence if, during a year, the amount of methyl bromide that the person uses, or that is used on the person’s behalf, for non‑QPS applications is more than the total of the person’s allocated amounts for the year.
213 Offence—supplying methyl bromide for non‑QPS applications
(a) he or she sells methyl bromide to a buyer during a year; and
(b) the buyer states, in a declaration for paragraph 220(1)(e), that the methyl bromide is for a non‑QPS application; and
(c) subregulations (2), (3) and (4) are not satisfied in relation to the sale.
(2) The buyer must be:
(a) an exempt person, or acting on behalf of an exempt person, for the year; or
(b) a nominated supplier for an exempt person for the year.
(3) If the buyer is, or is acting on behalf of, an exempt person for the year:
(a) the supplier must be a nominated supplier for the exempt person; and
(b) the supplier must ensure that the total amount of methyl bromide sold during the year by the supplier to the exempt person for non‑QPS applications is equal to, or less than, the exempt person’s allocated amount for the supplier for the year.
(4) If the buyer is a nominated supplier for an exempt person for the year:
(a) the supplier must be an intermediate supplier for the buyer for the year; and
(b) the supplier must ensure that the total amount of methyl bromide sold during the year by the supplier to the buyer for non‑QPS applications is equal to, or less than, the allocated amounts that the buyer is entitled to supply to exempt persons for non‑QPS applications for the year.
(5) To avoid doubt, if a buyer is an exempt person for a year and also a nominated supplier for an exempt person for the year, the amount of methyl bromide that the supplier may sell to the buyer during the year for non‑QPS applications is the sum of the total amounts mentioned in subregulations (3) and (4).
(b) is subject to a condition to the effect that methyl bromide imported for non‑QPS applications may only be supplied to a person, or persons, specified in the licence.
Note: A licensee must not contravene a condition of his or her licence—see subsection 18(7) of the Act.
intermediate supplier, in relation to a buyer for a year, means a person who is shown as an intermediate supplier for the buyer on the Non‑QPS Intermediate Supplier List for the year.
Non‑QPS Intermediate Supplier List means:
(a) for the year 2005—the document called Intermediate Supplier List for Non‑QPS Applications of Methyl Bromide in 2005, published by the Department, as in force on 1 January 2005; and
(b) for the year 2006—the document called Intermediate Supplier List for Non‑QPS Applications of Methyl Bromide in 2006, published by the Department, as in force on 1 January 2006; and
(c) for the year 2007—the document called Intermediate Supplier List for Non‑QPS Applications of Methyl Bromide in 2007, published by the Department, as in force on 1 January 2007; and
(d) for the year 2008—the document called Intermediate Supplier List for Non‑QPS Applications of Methyl Bromide in 2008, published by the Department, as in force on 1 January 2008; and
(e) for the year 2009—the document called Intermediate Supplier List for Non‑QPS Applications of Methyl Bromide in 2009, published by the Department, as in force on 1 January 2009; and
(f) for the year 2010—the document called Intermediate Supplier List for Non‑QPS Applications of Methyl Bromide in 2010, published by the Department, as in force on 1 January 2010; and
(g) for the year 2011—the document called Intermediate Supplier List for Non‑QPS Applications of Methyl Bromide in 2011, published by the Department, as in force on 1 January 2011; and
(h) for the year 2012—the document called Intermediate Supplier List for Non‑QPS Applications of Methyl Bromide in 2012, published by the Department, as in force on 1 January 2012; and
(i) for the year 2013—the document called Intermediate Supplier List for Non‑QPS Applications of Methyl Bromide in 2013, published by the Department, as in force on 1 January 2013; and
(j) for the year 2014—the document called Intermediate Supplier List for Non‑QPS Applications of Methyl Bromide in 2014, published by the Department, as in force on 1 January 2014.
Note: The Non‑QPS intermediate supplier lists can be viewed at the Department’s website at http://www.environment.gov.au.
(7) An offence against subregulation (1) is an offence of strict liability.
(a) the holder, or a person acting on behalf of the holder, buys methyl bromide and states, in a declaration for paragraph 220(1)(e), that it is for use as a feedstock; and
(b) the buyer states, in a declaration for paragraph 220 1)(e), that the methyl bromide is for use as a feedstock; and
Subdivision 6A.3.2A—Discharge of methyl bromide
For paragraph 45B(1)(e) of the Act, a person may discharge methyl bromide if:
Subdivision 6A.3.3—Record keeping requirements
Note: Regulation numbers 217 to 219 (inclusive) are intentionally not used.
220 Records of sale
(1) A person (the supplier) who sells methyl bromide to another person (the buyer) must keep a record of the sale, in an approved form and signed by the supplier, that contains the following:
(a) the name and ABN (if any) of the supplier;
(b) the name, address, telephone number and ABN (if any) of the buyer;
(d) the amount of methyl bromide sold;
(e) a declaration, signed by the buyer, stating the following in relation to the amount of methyl bromide sold:
(i) how much is to be used for non‑QPS applications;
(ii) how much is to be used for QPS applications;
(2) The supplier must retain the record of sale for 5 years from the date of the sale.
221 Records of use—QPS and non‑QPS applications
(1) A person who uses methyl bromide for a QPS or non‑QPS application must keep a record, in an approved form and signed by the person, of the information mentioned in subregulation (2).
(2) For subregulation (1), the following information must be recorded in relation to each occasion on which methyl bromide is used (each fumigation) by the person for a QPS or non‑QPS application:
(b) the date of the fumigation;
(c) the amount of methyl bromide used;
(d) if the fumigation is a non‑QPS application:
(i) the kind of produce for which, or to which, the methyl bromide is applied; and
(ii) the dosage rate at which the methyl bromide is applied; and
(iii) the methyl bromide/chloropicrin ratio used; and
(iv) the number of hectares fumigated or the number of containers, and the volume of each container, fumigated; and
(v) if the person is a contractor—the name and address of the exempt person for whom the fumigation was carried out;
(e) if the fumigation is a QPS application:
(i) the kind of QPS application; and
(ii) the commodity or pest fumigated; and
(iii) any reference number issued to the person by a Commonwealth, State or Territory authority in relation to the fumigation.
(3) A record of the information mentioned in subregulation (2) must be retained for 5 years from the date of the fumigation to which the record relates.
222 Summary records of use—QPS and non‑QPS applications
(1) A person who uses methyl bromide for a QPS or non‑QPS application must keep a record (a summary record) in accordance with subregulation (1A) that summarises the information in the record kept under regulation 221.
(1A) The summary record must:
(a) be kept in accordance with the form approved by the Minister; and
(b) relate to each period of 6 months commencing on 1 January and 1 July in each year during which the person uses methyl bromide for a QPS or non‑QPS application.
(2) The person must retain the summary record for 5 years from the end of the 6‑month period to which the record relates.
(4) The person must give the Minister a copy of the summary record within 14 days after receiving a request in writing from the Minister for a copy of the record.
223 Records of use—feedstock
Subdivision 6A.3.4—Reporting requirements
Note: Regulation numbers 224 to 229 (inclusive) are intentionally not used.
230 Reports to be given by suppliers
(1) A person (the supplier) who sells methyl bromide must, within 14 days after the end of a quarter, give the Minister a report that sets out:
(a) the name and ABN (if any) of the supplier; and
(b) in relation to each sale of methyl bromide made by the supplier in the quarter:
(ii) the name and ABN (if any) of the buyer; and
(iii) the amount of methyl bromide sold; and
(iv) from the declaration made by the buyer for paragraph 220(1)(e)—how much of the methyl bromide is to be used for QPS applications, for non‑QPS applications and as a feedstock; and
(c) if the supplier sold no methyl bromide in the quarter, a statement to that effect.
Note: It is an offence to give false or misleading information to a Commonwealth entity—see section 137.1 of the Criminal Code.
231 Reports to be given by exempt persons
(1) An exempt person for a year must, within 14 days after the end of a report period in the year, give the Minister a report for the period that:
(b) sets out the information mentioned in subregulation (2); and
(c) is signed by the exempt person and by any contractor who carried out a fumigation to which the report relates.
(2) For paragraph (1)(b), the information is:
(a) the name, address and ABN (if any) of the exempt person; and
(b) in relation to each occasion on which methyl bromide is used (each fumigation) by, or on behalf of, the exempt person for a non‑QPS application in the report period:
(i) the date of the fumigation; and
(ii) the amount of methyl bromide used; and
(iii) the kind of produce for which, or to which, the methyl bromide was applied; and
(iv) the methyl bromide/chloropicrin ratio used; and
(v) the dosage rate at which the methyl bromide was applied; and
(vi) the number of hectares fumigated or the number of containers, and the volume of each container, fumigated; and
(vii) if the fumigation was carried out by a contractor—the name, address, telephone number and ABN (if any) of the contractor; and
(c) if no methyl bromide was used by, or on behalf of, the exempt person for non‑QPS applications in the report period, a statement to that effect.
report period means a period of 6 months commencing on 1 January or 1 July.
232 Report about stockpiles of methyl bromide
(1) If a person buys methyl bromide on or after 1 January 2005, he or she must, within 14 days after the end of the first quarter in which the person buys the methyl bromide, give the Minister a report that sets out how much methyl bromide the person possessed immediately before the purchase.
Subdivision 6A.3.5—Feedstock permits
Note: Regulation numbers 234 to 239 (inclusive) are intentionally not used.
(a) be made to the Minister in an approved form; and
(b) the name, address, telephone number, facsimile number and e‑mail address of a contact person for the applicant; and
(3) If an applicant does not provide all the information mentioned in subregulation (2), the Minister:
(4) If, 30 days after an application is made, and any information sought under subregulation (3) is provided, the Minister has not made a decision about the application, the Minister is taken to have refused the application.
(1) The Minister must grant a feedstock permit to a person who makes an application under regulation 241 if the Minister is satisfied that:
(4) For paragraph (1)(b), a use of methyl bromide results in minimum methyl bromide emissions if no more than 2% of the methyl bromide used is emitted.
(1) The Minister may cancel or suspend a feedstock permit if he or she:
(2) The Minister cancels or suspends a feedstock permit by giving the holder a notice:
(c) in the case of a suspension—stating the period of the suspension.
An application may be made to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal for review of a decision by the Minister:
(b) to cancel or suspend a permit under paragraph 244(1)(a).
246 Delegation
(1) The Minister may delegate his or her powers and functions under this Division to an SES employee or acting SES employee in the Department.
Note: Regulation numbers 247 to 300 are intentionally not used.
Division 6A.4—Fire protection
Subdivision 6A.4.1—Preliminary
Fire Protection Industry (Ozone Depleting Substances and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas) Board (or Fire Protection Industry (ODS & SGG) Board) means the Board appointed under paragraph 311(1)(a).
302 Offence—handling extinguishing agent
(b) a special circumstances exemption that covers the handling of the agent.
(a) the fire protection equipment is or will be installed in an aircraft; and
(b) the person handles the equipment for the purpose of installing or removing the equipment; and
(ii) has achieved the unit of competency CPPFES2043A Prevent ozone depleting substance and synthetic greenhouse gas emissions.
303 Offence—possessing or trading in extinguishing agent
(d) the officer in charge of a fire station; or
(e) approved to conduct a trial of a facility under regulation 307.
304 Offence—possessing halon
(d) the person is the operator of an approved extinguishing agent destruction facility; or
(e) the person is approved to conduct a trial of a facility under regulation 307.
(a) in the case of a defendant who is the officer in charge of a fire station or the holder of an extinguishing agent trading authorisation—acquired the halon for transfer to an approved extinguishing agent destruction facility; or
(4) This subregulation applies to:
(a) equipment that is used by the Defence Force in:
(ii) an armoured fighting vehicle; or
(b) equipment (other than a portable fire extinguisher) that is used by the Defence Force in:
(i) an FFG7 Class destroyer; or
(ii) an ANZAC Class frigate; or
(c) equipment that is installed in, or carried in, an aircraft; or
(d) equipment that is installed in an enclosed space containing machinery, including the pump room, of a vessel:
Note: If halon ceases to be essential for use with a particular item of equipment mentioned in subregulation (4), the subregulation will be amended to omit the item.
(1) For paragraph 45B(1)(e) of the Act, a person may discharge a scheduled substance if:
(ii) if more than 1 discharge is proposed—the number of discharges; and
(3) An application must be accompanied by the fee mentioned for the approval in regulation 345.
(4) The Minister may approve a person to operate a facility only if the Minister is satisfied that the facility is able to operate in a way that is consistent with Australia’s obligations under the Montreal Protocol.
Subdivision 6A.4.2—Fire protection industry permits
Note: Regulation numbers 308 to 310 (inclusive) are intentionally not used.
(ii) supplied in response to any request made by the Board under paragraph 332(1)(b); and
(f) inspect, with the occupier’s permission, premises used for activities conducted under a fire protection industry permit; and
(a) does not appoint a body under subregulation 311(1); or
(b) appoints a body as the Fire Protection Industry (ODS & SGG) Board but authorises it to exercise only some of the powers and functions mentioned in subregulation 311(2); or
(a) exercise any powers and functions mentioned in subregulation 311(2) not being exercised by the Board; or
(b) if there is no Board—exercise any or all of the powers and functions mentioned in subregulation 311(2).
313 Applications for fire protection industry permits—general
(iv) the name of the applicant’s employer (if any); and
(v) for an application for an extinguishing agent trading authorisation—evidence that the applicant will meet the requirements mentioned in subregulation 331(3); and
(vi) for an application for a halon special permit—evidence that the applicant will meet the requirements mentioned in subregulation 341(3).
(a) provided all the information mentioned in paragraph (1)(c); or
(b) if the Board has asked the applicant for any missing information or consent—the information or consent was provided;
(c) for an extinguishing agent trading authorisation—does not meet the requirements mentioned in subregulation 331(3); or
(d) for a halon special permit—does not meet the requirements mentioned in subregulation 341(3).
(1A) The Minister may suspend a fire protection industry permit:
(4) Before making a decision under subregulation (3), the Board or Minister may ask the applicant in writing to give the Board or Minister further information that the Board or Minister reasonably needs to make the decision.
(5) If the Board or Minister asks for further information under subregulation (4), the period starting on the day the written request is made and ending on the day the applicant gives the information is not to be counted for subregulation (7).
(6) However, if the applicant does not give the Board or Minister the information before the thirtieth day after the day the written request is made, that day and each day after that is to be counted for subregulation (7).
(7) If the Board or Minister does not confirm, vary or reverse a decision within 60 days after the day the Board or Minister receives an application for reconsideration of the decision, the Board or Minister is taken to have confirmed the decision.
Application may be made to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal for the review of a decision that was confirmed or varied by the Board or Minister under subregulation 316(3).
Subdivision 6A.4.3—Extinguishing agent handling licences
Note: Regulation number 320 is intentionally not used.
321 Grant of extinguishing agent handling licences—general
(ii) if the licence is granted under regulation 324—12 months;
322 Extinguishing agent handling licences—qualified persons
Note 1: Regulation 313 also applies to an application.
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Note: A unit of competency is referred to by a code followed by a description of the unit.
(a) at a specified kind of place (for example, an off‑shore drilling platform); or
324 Extinguishing agent handling licences—experienced persons
(d) submits a report to the Board describing the circumstances relating to any lawful emission of an extinguishing agent; and
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Subdivision 6A.4.4—Extinguishing agent trading authorisations
Note: Regulation numbers 328, 329 and 330 are intentionally not used.
(1) The Fire Protection Industry (ODS & SGG) Board may, on application, grant an extinguishing agent trading authorisation to a person, permitting the person to acquire, store or dispose of an extinguishing agent that is for use, or has been used, in fire protection equipment.
Note: Regulation 313 also applies to an application.
Note: For a permit to posses halon: see regulation 341.
(a) keeps up‑to‑date records showing the amounts of extinguishing agent acquired, disposed of and recovered from equipment by the holder during each quarter; and
(i) unless the holder has leak detection procedures in place—leak detectors;
(3) A risk management plan for paragraph (1)(g):
(6) For paragraph (5)(b), a notice may be given at any time.
Subdivision 6A.4.5—Permit and exemption
Note: Regulation numbers 334 to 340 (inclusive) are intentionally not used.
(5) The Board may put a condition on a halon special permit.
Example 1: A condition about the purpose for which the halon is to be used.
Example 2: A condition about the people who are allowed to deal with the halon when it is in the permit‑holder’s possession.
(1A) An application for a special circumstances exemption must be accompanied by the fee mentioned for the exemption in regulation 345.
(i) if the applicant is an individual—he or she is able to competently carry out the activities covered by the exemption; or
(ii) if the applicant is an organisation—the organisation has suitably qualified employees and suitable equipment to carry out the activities covered by the exemption; and
Division 6A.4A—Application fees for Part 6A
343 RAC industry permit application fees
For paragraph 121(1)(c), the following application fees are specified:
(a) for a refrigerant handling licence granted under Subdivision 6A.2.2:
(i) if the application is for a trainee licence only—$26; and
(ii) if the application is for one licence only, other than a trainee licence, that is to be in force for 12 months or less—$65; and
(iii) if the application is for a temporary licence—nil; and
(iv) in any other case, if the application is for one or more licences under Subdivision 6A.2.2—$130;
(b) for a refrigerant trading authorisation or an RAC equipment manufacturing authorisation granted under paragraph 140(1)(a) or (b) or both:
(i) if the application is for an authorisation that is to be in force for 12 months or less—$210; and
(ii) in any other case—$420;
(c) for a restricted refrigerant trading authorisation granted under paragraph 140(1)(c)—$130;
(d) for a halon special permit granted under regulation 150—$250.
344 Fire protection industry permit application fees
For paragraph 313(1)(b), the following application fees are specified:
(a) for an extinguishing agent handling licence granted under regulation 321:
(i) if the application is for one licence which is to be in force for 12 months or less—$125; or
(ii) in any other case—$250;
(b) for an extinguishing agent trading authorisation granted under regulation 331—$420;
(c) for a halon special permit granted under regulation 341—$250.
345 Other application fees in relation to fire protection
The following fees are specified for other fire protection applications:
(a) for approval to operate an extinguishing agent destruction facility granted under regulation 306—$300;
(b) for a special circumstances exemption granted under regulation 342—$200.
346 Increases for certain Part 6A application fees
(a) a fee mentioned in regulation 343 or 344 that is in force on 30 September of a calendar year; and
(b) an increase to take effect on or after 1 January 2014.
(2) If, for a calendar year, the latest WPI number is greater than the earlier WPI number, the fee is taken to increase, on 1 January of the next calendar year, in accordance with the following formula:
(3) If a fee increased under subregulation (2) would be an amount of dollars and cents, the amount is to be rounded to the nearest whole dollar.
(4) If the amount to be rounded is 50 cents, the amount is to be rounded up.
earlier WPI number, for a calendar year, means the WPI number published in respect of the September quarter before the calendar year begins.
latest WPI number, for a calendar year, means the WPI number published in respect of the September quarter that occurs during the calendar year.
WPI number means the Wage Price Index number (the original number for all sectors in Australia for the total hourly rates of pay excluding bonuses) published by the Australian Statistician.
Division 6A.5—Uses of scheduled substances not otherwise mentioned in this Part
(1) For paragraph 45B(1)(e) of the Act, a person may discharge a scheduled substance if the discharge occurs while:
(f) a device containing the substance is being used to remove a cork from a bottle; or
(g) the substance is being tested to determine what the substance is, the composition of the substance or the physical or chemical properties of the substance.
Note: Regulation numbers 401 to 499 (inclusive) are intentionally not used.
Division 6A.6—Scheduled substances (other than methyl bromide) used as feedstock
For paragraph 45B(1)(e) of the Act, a person may discharge a scheduled substance (other than methyl bromide) if the substance is being used as feedstock.
Note 1: Regulation numbers 501 to 899 (inclusive) are intentionally not used.
Note 2: Discharge of methyl bromide is dealt with by regulation 216.
900 Manufacture, import or export of scheduled substances (other than SGGs and substances in ODS equipment or SGG equipment)
(1) For subsection 46(1) of the Act, a report given by a person to the Minister, must be prepared in accordance with this regulation.
(2) The person must keep a copy of the report for 5 years from the date the report is submitted to the Minister.
(3) The report must state the following:
(b) the combination of numbers, letters or symbols used to provide a unique identifier for the licence granted to the person under section 16 of the Act;
(c) the quarter to which the report relates;
(d) the kind of scheduled substance, other than SGGs, manufactured, imported or exported;
(e) the amount of scheduled substance, other than SGGs, in metric tonnes manufactured, imported or exported.
901 Manufacture, Import or export of SGGs, ODS equipment or SGG equipment
(1) For subsections 46A(1), (2) and (3) of the Act, a report given by a person to the Minister, must be prepared in accordance with this regulation.
(d) the number of units in each category of ODS equipment or SGG equipment that the person manufactured, imported or exported during the quarter;
(e) the total amount of each kind of HFC, PFC or sulfur hexafluoride in metric tonnes, that the person manufactured, imported or exported during the quarter;
(f) for the relevant category of ODS equipment or SGG equipment mentioned in subregulation (4) manufactured, imported or exported by the person during the quarter—the total amount of each kind of the following substances contained in the equipment:
(i) HFC;
(ii) PFC;
(iii) sulfur hexafluoride;
(iv) any substance referred to in any of Parts I to VIII of Schedule 1 to the Act.
(4) For paragraph (3)(f), the categories of ODS equipment or SGG equipment are as follows:
(a) commercial use air‑conditioning excluding heat pumps;
(b) domestic use air‑conditioning excluding heat pumps;
(c) motor vehicle, watercraft or aircraft air‑conditioning;
(d) commercial or domestic use heat pumps;
(e) commercial use refrigeration;
(f) domestic use refrigeration;
(g) motor vehicle, watercraft or aircraft refrigeration;
(h) expanding polyurethane foam aerosols;
(i) food, household and personal use aerosols;
(j) industrial, safety or technical use aerosols excluding fire protection equipment mentioned in paragraph (q) or (r);
(k) metered dose inhalers;
(l) novelty use aerosols or any other aerosol not mentioned in paragraphs (h) to (k);
(m) consumer goods not mentioned in paragraphs (h) to (l);
(n) electrical switchgear;
(o) components and parts that contain ODS equipment or SGG equipment;
(p) medical, scientific, or electrical equipment not mentioned in any other paragraph;
(q) fixed systems and components for fire protection not mentioned in any other paragraph;
(r) portable extinguishers for fire protection not mentioned in any other paragraph.
920 Application for remission and refund of import levy—SGGs
(1) For paragraphs 69AA(1)(c) and (4)(c) of the Act, a licensee must apply, in writing, to the Minister.
(2) An application must be accompanied by the following information:
(a) evidence the levy imposed by section 3A of the Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas (Import Levy) Act 1995 in respect of the import of an SGG by a licensee was paid;
(b) for paragraph 69AA(1)(d) of the Act—evidence that the licensee exported the SGG within 12 months after the import of the SGG;
(c) for paragraph 69AA(4)(d) of the Act—evidence that the licensee sold the SGG to another person and the other person exported the SGG within 12 months after the import of the SGG.
921 Application for remission and refund of import levy—SGG equipment
(1) For paragraphs 69AB(1)(c) and 69AB(5)(c) of the Act, a licensee must apply, in writing, to the Minister.
(a) evidence the levy imposed by section 4A of the Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas (Import Levy) Act 1995 in respect of the import of SGG equipment by a licensee was paid;
(b) for paragraph 69AB(1)(d)—evidence that the licensee exported the equipment within 12 months after the import of the equipment;
(c) for paragraph 69AB(5)(d) of the Act—evidence that the licensee sold the equipment to another person and the other person exported the equipment within 12 months after the import of the equipment.
922 Application for remission and refund of manufacture levy—SGGs
(1) For paragraphs 69AC(1)(c) and 69AC(4)(c), a licensee must apply, in writing, to the Minister.
(a) evidence the levy imposed by section 3A of the Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas (Manufacture Levy) Act 1995 in respect of the manufacture of an SGG by a licensee was paid;
(b) for paragraph 69AC(1)(d)—evidence that the licensee exported the SGG within 12 months after the manufacture;
(c) for paragraph 69AC(4)(d)—evidence that the licensee sold the SGG to another person and the other person exported the SGG within 12 months after the manufacture of the SGG.
2004 No. 296
2004 No. 381
2005 No. 71
29 Apr 2005 (see F2005L00953)
27 May 2005 (see F2005L01205)
2005 No. 254
14 Nov 2005 (see F2005L03476)
rr. 1–3 and Schedule 1: 15 Nov 2005
8 Sept 2006 (see F2006L02998)
2006 No. 312
1 Dec 2006 (see F2006L03919)
23 July 2007 (see F2007L02307)
2007 No. 335
8 Oct 2007 (see F2007L03917)
25 June 2008 (see F2008L02217)
rr. 1–3 and Schedule 1: 26 June 2008
9 Feb 2009 (see F2009L00224)
10 July 2009 (see F2009L02691)
19 Apr 2010 (see F2010L00945)
16 May 2011 (see F2011L00768)
18 May 2011 (see r. 2)
14 Dec 2011 (see F2011L02667)
2012 No. 110
19 June 2012 (see F2012L01257)
13 July 2012 (see F2012L01555)
2012 No. 260
27 Nov 2012 (see F2012L02267)_
27 Nov 2012 (see F2012L02270)
17 June 2013 (see F2013L01022)
28 June 2013 (see F2013L01259)
265, 2013
17 Dec 2013 (see F2013L02135)
Sch 1: 18 Dec 2013
Sch 3: 1 Mar 2014
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