Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2023C00759:reg:3:p2
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2023C00759
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 3 (pt 2/25)
Character Range: 167915–170608

vessel unless an authorised officer reasonably believes that these areas may have become infested by pests; or
 (b) inspect areas in or on the vessel where stores are handled or food is prepared unless substantial pest infestation, or pests suspected to be a species of the genus Trogoderma, were detected in the course of inspecting dry stores in or on the vessel.

Other powers that may be exercised for the purpose of deciding whether to approve bulk vessel
 (5) In addition to carrying out an inspection under subsection (2), an authorised officer may do any other thing an authorised officer considers necessary for the purpose of deciding whether to approve the bulk vessel, including:
 (a) requesting a person who an authorised officer reasonably believes has relevant information or documents to answer questions, provide information in writing or produce the documents; and
 (b) requesting a person who an authorised officer considers may be able to provide facilities or assistance to an authorised officer in carrying out an inspection, to provide those facilities or that assistance.

9‑23  Requirements for approval of bulk vessel

General
 (1) An authorised officer must not approve a bulk vessel unless:
 (a) an authorised officer is reasonably satisfied that the following requirements are met in relation to the cargo spaces of the vessel into or onto which prescribed plants or plant products are intended to be loaded:
 (i) there are no pests in or on the cargo spaces that are likely to infest the plants or plant products;
 (ii) there are no contaminants or other material in or on the cargo spaces that could contaminate the plants or plant products, or that are likely to harbour pests that could infest the plants or plant products;
 (iii) the cargo spaces are not in a condition that could affect the integrity of the plants or plant products; and
 (b) an authorised officer is reasonably satisfied that other areas of the vessel are not in a condition that:
 (i) is likely to result in the infestation or contamination of any plants or plant products in or on the vessel; or
 (ii) could affect the integrity of prescribed plants or plant products in or on the vessel; and
 (c) if the bulk vessel is intended to be used to transport prescribed plants or plant products to which subsection (2) applies—a marine surveyor's certificate is in force for the vessel that covers the cargo spaces of the vessel into or onto which the plants or plant products are intended to be loaded.
Note 1: For marine surveyor's certificate, see section 1‑6.
Note 2: Section 11‑16 sets out the requirements for issuing a marine surveyor's certificate for a bulk vessel.
Note 3: Examples of