15Determining locations and depths for ballast water exchange

15 Determining locations and depths for ballast water exchange

(1) An application may be made, by the owner of a vessel, for the Director of Biosecurity to determine: (a) a lesser distance for the purposes of subparagraph 13(3)(c)(i) or paragraph 13(4)(a); or (b) a shallower depth for the purposes of subparagraph 14(a)(ii). (2) The Director of Biosecurity may, by written notice given to the applicant: (a) determine the distance or depth; or (b) determine the distance or depth, subject to conditions; or (c) refuse to determine a distance or depth.

Note: See also section 32 in relation to decisions made under this section.