Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01083:reg:601
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01083
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 601
Character Range: 784514–785678

601  Cancellation of major hazard facility licence—on operator's application
 (1) The operator of a licensed major hazard facility may apply to the regulator to cancel the licence.
 (2) An application must be:
 (a) made in the manner and form required by the regulator; and
 (b) accompanied by the relevant fee.
 (3) The regulator must conduct an inquiry into the inventory and operations of the facility before deciding on an application to cancel a licence.
 (4) The regulator must cancel a major hazard facility licence if:
 (a) the quantity of Schedule 15 chemicals present or likely to be present at the facility does not exceed their threshold quantity; and
 (b) it is unlikely that a major incident will occur at the facility.
 (5) If the regulator cancels the licence of a facility that was determined to be a major hazard facility under Part 9.2, the regulator, under this regulation, must revoke the determination.
Note 1: A decision to refuse to cancel a licence is a reviewable decision (see regulation 676).
Note 2: See section 268 of the Act for offences relating to the giving of false or misleading information under the Act or these Regulations.