Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2022L01436:reg:8
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2022L01436
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 8
Character Range: 10775–12186

8  When a relevant industrial chemical has Schedule 6 risk characteristics
 (1) A relevant industrial chemical has Schedule 6 risk characteristics if the Minister is satisfied that:
 (a) any of the following apply:
 (i) the chemical is likely to cause serious or irreversible harm to the environment if used, stored or disposed of in Australia;
 (ii) the chemical is persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic;
 (iii) a chemical‑related substance of the chemical is persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic; and
 (b) the chemical has one or more essential uses in Australia; and
 (c) it is appropriate to list the chemical in Schedule 6 of the Register.
 (2) In deciding whether the Minister is satisfied that a relevant industrial chemical has one or more essential uses in Australia, the Minister must consider the following matters:
 (a) whether it is likely that the chemical is currently used in Australia for an end use for the chemical;
 (b) whether an end use for the chemical is necessary for a medical, veterinary, defence, national security, public safety, industrial safety, economic or environmental purpose;
 (c) whether there are any viable alternatives to the chemical for an end use for the chemical that is necessary for a purpose mentioned in paragraph (b);
 (d) Australia's international obligations (if any) in respect of the chemical;
 (e) any other matters that the Minister considers relevant.