Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2019C00780:reg:7
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2019C00780
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 7
Character Range: 8013–8713

7  Manner and time for giving ballast water discharge report
 (1) For the purposes of paragraph 267(2)(b) of the Act, a ballast water discharge report:
 (a) must be given in writing and may be given electronically; and
 (b) must be given to the Director of Biosecurity.
Note: The report must be in a form or forms approved by the Director of Biosecurity (see paragraph 267(2)(d) of the Act).
 (2) For the purposes of paragraph 267(2)(c) of the Act, a ballast water discharge report must be given:
 (a) at least 12 hours before the discharge to which the report relates is intended to occur; or
 (b) if it is not possible to comply with paragraph (a)—at the time specified by a biosecurity official.