Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2019C00780:reg:15
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2019C00780
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 15
Character Range: 19668–20351

15  Determining locations and depths for ballast water exchange
 (1) An application may be made, by the owner of a vessel, for the Director of Biosecurity to determine:
 (a) a lesser distance for the purposes of subparagraph 13(3)(c)(i) or paragraph 13(4)(a); or
 (b) a shallower depth for the purposes of subparagraph 14(a)(ii).
 (2) The Director of Biosecurity may, by written notice given to the applicant:
 (a) determine the distance or depth; or
 (b) determine the distance or depth, subject to conditions; or
 (c) refuse to determine a distance or depth.
Note: See also section 32 in relation to decisions made under this section.

Division 3—Ballast water reception facility