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Clean Energy Regulations 2011
Division 33Production of ammonium nitrate
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### Division 33—Production of ammonium nitrate
333 (1) The production of ammonium nitrate is the chemical transformation of anhydrous ammonia (NH3) to ammonium nitrate solution (NH4NO3(aq)) that has a concentration of ammonium nitrate (NH4NO3) of 60% or more.
(2) The production of ammonium nitrate is specified as an emissions‑intensive trade‑exposed activity.
(3) The production of ammonium nitrate is a highly emissions‑intensive activity.
> Note: See Part 4.
(4) For the production of ammonium nitrate, the basis for the issue of free carbon units is by a tonne of 100% equivalent ammonium nitrate that is:
(a) produced as part of carrying on the emissions‑intensive trade‑exposed activity; and
(b) of saleable quality.
> Note: Saleable quality is explained in Part 2.