{"id":"F2017L01590","name":"Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (Exemption) Instrument (No.4) 2017","slug":"greenhouse-and-energy-minimum-standards-exemption-instrument-no-4-2017","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":144385,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2017L01590-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-03","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (Exemption) Instrument (No.4) 2017","content":"![](image.001.png)\n\nGreenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (Exemption) Instrument (No.4) 2017\n\nGreenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards Act 2012\n\nI, Michelle Croker, being the person occupying the position of GEMS Regulator, make this Instrument under subsections 37(1) and (2) of the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards Act 2012.\n\nDated 1 December 2017\n\n\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\n\nMichelle Croker\n\nGEMS Regulator\n\n1 Name of Instrument\n\nThis Instrument is the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (Exemption) Instrument (No.4) 2017.\n\n2 Authority\n\nThis Instrument is made under subsections 37(1) and (2) of the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards Act 2012.\n\n3 Commencement\n\nThis Instrument commences the day after it is registered.\n\n4 Definitions\n\nIn this Instrument:\n\nAct means the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards Act 2012.\n\nDetermination means the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (Liquid-chilling Packages Using the Vapour Compression Cycle) Determination 2012.\n\nExempt Model: see section 5 of the Instrument.\n\n> Note: Several other words and expressions used in this instrument have the meaning given by section 5 of the Act. For example:\n\n> GEMS\n\n> GEMS determination\n\n> GEMS labelling requirements\n\n> GEMS level requirements\n\n> model\n\n> model identifier\n\n> product classes\n\n> supply\n\n5 Exemption\n\nThe models specified in clause 1 of the Schedule (the Exempt Model) is exempt from the requirements of the Determination as described at clause 2 of the Schedule with respect to the supplies of the exempt models specified at clause 3 of the Schedule.\n\n6 Conditions of exemption\n\nThere are no conditions specified for the purposes of subsection 37(2) of the Act.\n\nNote: Subsection 37(2) of the Act provides that the exemption may specify conditions to which the exemption is subject. Subsection 37(3) provides that a person must comply with a condition of an exemption to the extent that it applies to the person.  \n\nSchedule Exemption\n\nPart 1 Exemption\n\n1 Specification of exempt models\n\n| Brand  | Model Number               | Description of Product      |\n| ------ | -------------------------- | --------------------------- |\n| Smardt | EB040.1E.F4AKDA.ES04XE.010 | E-Class Evaporative Chiller |\n| Smardt | EB054.2B.F2AEHA.ES04XE.010 | E-Class Evaporative Chiller |\n| Smardt | EB065.2E.F2AKHA.ES06XE.010 | E-Class Evaporative Chiller |\n| Smardt | EB080.2E.F2AKJA.ES06XE.010 | E-Class Evaporative Chiller |\n| Smardt | EB086.3B.F2ANKA.ES08XE.010 | E-Class Evaporative Chiller |\n| Smardt | EB120.3E.F2ARMA.ES08XE.010 | E-Class Evaporative Chiller |\n\n2 Requirements from which model is exempt\n\nRequirements of the Determination as follows:\n\n| GEMS level requirements (section 6) | The models are exempted from the energy use and testing requirements set out in section 6 of the Determination. |\n| ----------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |\n\n3 Supplies to which the exemption applies\n\nThis exemption only applies in relation to the supply of the Smardt E-Class evaporative chillers with the specifications set out in clause 1 above.","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"Unauthenticated. Configure AI_GATEWAY_API_KEY or use a provider module. Learn more: https://ai-sdk.dev/unauthenticated-ai-gateway","source":"analysis-cron"},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This instrument performs exactly the function intended by section 37 of the GEMS Act – granting specific exemptions from energy efficiency requirements. It has not expanded beyond its original purpose; it is a standard, narrow exemption instrument limited to six specific product models."},"complexity_factors":["Very short document (approximately 1.5 pages of substantive content)","Only 4 defined terms in the interpretation section, with most definitions referring to the parent Act","Simple structure: name, authority, commencement, definitions, single exemption provision, schedule with table","No cross-references beyond basic references to the parent Act and Determination","No conditional logic or nested exceptions – the exemption is absolute for the specified models","Single straightforward condition: exemption applies only to the six listed model numbers"],"plain_english_summary":"This is a formal GEMS Regulator exemption letting Smardt sell six specific E‑Class evaporative chiller models (EB040–EB120) without meeting the usual liquid‑chilling energy efficiency requirements. It directly affects Smardt and buyers of those models by creating a narrow legal allowance to supply equipment that would otherwise fail the standard efficiency rules. The exemption is limited to the listed models and carries no additional conditions."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"This Instrument narrows the practical scope of the Determination by removing the section 6 energy‑use and testing requirements for six named Smardt E‑Class chillers (clause 5; Schedule Part 1 clauses 1–3). The GEMS Regulator exercises authority under s37(1)–(2) of the Act (preamble and clause 2). The change is limited in scope (specific models and supplies) and contains no conditions (clause 6), shifting compliance costs away from those suppliers."},"complexity_factors":["Targeted, model‑specific exemption limited to six precise model identifiers (Schedule, Part 1, clause 1) — low drafting complexity but high requirement for precise identification.","Cross‑reference to external instrument (the 2012 Determination) and exemption only from its section 6 energy‑use and testing requirements (Schedule, Part 1, clause 2) — requires reading another instrument to see full effect.","Authority and procedural basis are straightforward (made under subsections 37(1) and (2) of the Act; preamble and clause 2), but institutional discretion rests with the GEMS Regulator (preamble).","No conditions attached to the exemption (clause 6) — simplifies compliance but can create ambiguity about limits or safeguards.","Commences the day after registration (clause 3) — short lead time for affected parties.","Supply limitation: exemption applies only to supplies of the specifically listed models (Schedule, Part 1, clause 3), so effect depends on accurate supply identification.","Administrative and compliance impact concentrated: suppliers/manufacturers gain reduced testing and reporting obligations, while regulators retain oversight responsibility to manage any downstream information gaps."],"plain_english_summary":"This instrument, made by the GEMS Regulator under the GEMS Act, exempts six specific Smardt E‑Class evaporative chiller models from the Determination’s energy‑use and testing requirements and starts the day after registration. Practically, suppliers of those listed models no longer must follow the Determination’s testing/energy‑use rules, shifting testing costs and compliance decisions away from manufacturers; the exemption carries no conditions."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/greenhouse-and-energy-minimum-standards-exemption-instrument-no-4-2017","history":"/api/acts/greenhouse-and-energy-minimum-standards-exemption-instrument-no-4-2017/history","analysis":"/api/acts/greenhouse-and-energy-minimum-standards-exemption-instrument-no-4-2017/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/greenhouse-and-energy-minimum-standards-exemption-instrument-no-4-2017/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/greenhouse-and-energy-minimum-standards-exemption-instrument-no-4-2017/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/greenhouse-and-energy-minimum-standards-exemption-instrument-no-4-2017/documents"}}