Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01083:reg:567
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01083
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 567
Character Range: 747456–749370

567  Emergency plan
 (1) The operator of a licensed major hazard facility must keep a copy of the major hazard facility's emergency plan prepared under regulation 557 as revised under Part 9.3 and this Part at the facility.
Note: Section 12F of the Act provides that strict liability applies to each physical element of each offence under the Act, unless otherwise stated. The reference in section 12F of the Act includes these Regulations.
Penalty: The tier E monetary penalty.
 (2) The operator must test the emergency plan in accordance with the recommendations made by the emergency service organisations referred to in subregulation 557(2).
Note: Section 12F of the Act provides that strict liability applies to each physical element of each offence under the Act, unless otherwise stated. The reference in section 12F of the Act includes these Regulations.
Penalty: The tier E monetary penalty.
 (3) The operator must immediately implement the emergency plan if:
 (a) a major incident occurs in the course of the operation of the major hazard facility; or
 (b) an event occurs that could reasonably be expected to lead to a major incident.
Note: Section 12F of the Act provides that strict liability applies to each physical element of each offence under the Act, unless otherwise stated. The reference in section 12F of the Act includes these Regulations.
Penalty: The tier E monetary penalty.
 (4) The operator must notify the regulator and the emergency service organisations referred to in subregulation 557(2) of the occurrence of an incident or event referred to in subregulation 557(3) as soon as practicable after the incident or event occurs.
Note: Section 12F of the Act provides that strict liability applies to each physical element of each offence under the Act, unless otherwise stated. The reference in section 12F of the Act includes these Regulations.
Penalty: The tier G monetary penalty.