Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2007A00134:clause:2_18
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2007A00134
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 2 cl 18
Character Range: 10904–12838

18  Subsection 30A(3)
Repeal the subsection, substitute:

Grant of permit

 (3) The Director may grant the permit if he or she is satisfied that:
 (a) the chemical is a chemical of a kind mentioned in subsection (1A); and
 (b) in respect of a polymer of low concern:
 (i) carbon or silicon is the polymer's largest component; and
 (ii) the introduction of the polymer is consistent with the reasonable protection of occupational health and safety, public health and the environment; and
 (iii) any other conditions prescribed by the regulations have been met.

 (4) The Director must take account of the following matters in deciding whether he or she is satisfied that the introduction of a polymer of low concern is consistent with the reasonable protection of occupational health and safety, public health and the environment:
 (a) the proposed nature of the use of the polymer;
 (b) the extent of the proposed use of the polymer;
 (c) the effect of the polymer on the environment;
 (d) the effect of the polymer on occupational health and safety and public health;
 (e) the structure and activity of the polymer;
 (f) whether, in Australia or overseas, the polymer is the subject of:
 (i) investigations initiated by a person because of concerns about a possible adverse effect on occupational health and safety, public health or the environment; or
 (ii) action taken by a person to control the use of, or access to, the polymer;
 (g) any other matter prescribed by the regulations.

Note 1: The following heading to subsection 30A(1) is inserted "Application".

Note 2: The following heading to subsection 30A(5) is inserted "Period for determining application".

Note 3: The following heading to subsection 30A(6) is inserted "Request for further information".

Note 4: The following heading to subsection 30A(9) is inserted "Joint application".

Note 5: The following heading to subsection 30A(10) is inserted "Conditions".