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of export operations in relation to prescribed livestock.
approved ESCAS means a proposed ESCAS approved under paragraph 6‑37(1)(a).
assurance rules has the meaning given by paragraph 5‑11(1)(a).
assurance standards has the meaning given by paragraph 5‑11(1)(b).
Australian Standards for the Export of Livestock (or ASEL) means the document titled Australian Standards for the Export of Livestock published by the Department as it exists from time to time.
Note: The Australian Standards for the Export of Livestock could in 2021 be viewed on the Department's website (http://www.awe.gov.au).
class of livestock means:
 (a) feeder livestock; or
 (b) slaughter livestock; or
 (c) livestock other than feeder livestock or slaughter livestock.
enclosed shed means a structure:
 (a) that has an overhead cover but may or may not have walls or windows; and
 (b) that is intended to enclose animals.
entity, when used in connection with exporter supply chain assurance operations, means:
 (a) a facility in another country where operations in relation to a kind of feeder livestock or slaughter livestock are carried out; or
 (b) an importer of that kind of livestock; or
 (c) a person who exports that kind of livestock.
Note: Examples of facilities are feedlots and abattoirs.
ESCAS (short for exporter supply chain assurance system) has the meaning given by section 6‑34.
exporter supply chain assurance operations means export operations to assist exporters to comply with their obligations under Part 9 of Chapter 6 (exporter supply chain assurance systems) to ensure the humane treatment and handling of feeder livestock or slaughter livestock that are exported up until, and including, the point of slaughter, including:
 (a) conducting audits in relation to entities; and
 (b) giving assurances to the Secretary and exporters in relation to entities that meet certain standards for the control, traceability and welfare of feeder livestock or slaughter livestock.
Note: An audit referred to in paragraph (a) is not an audit under Part 1 of Chapter 9 of the Act.
feeder livestock means livestock that are exported alive and that are intended to be fattened before being slaughtered for food.
heat stress management plan, for a voyage by a vessel transporting sheep, means a document that contains detailed plans and actions to be implemented during the voyage to manage heat stress in relation to the sheep.
heat‑tolerant sheep breed means:
 (a) Awassi; or
 (b) Damara; or
 (c) Dorper; or
 (d) a breed of sheep (other than a Merino or a breed of sheep that is descended from a Merino) approved in writing by the Secretary.
holder of an approved export program means the exporter to whom the notice of approval of the program was given under subsection 9‑34(9).
independent qualified mechanical engineer means a person who:
 (a) has relevant qualifications