50Approval of overpack preparation method

50 Approval of overpack preparation method

(1)  The Competent Authority may, on application in accordance with regulation 182 , approve a method of preparing an overpack for transport that does not comply with 5.1.2 of the ADG Code if the Authority considers that the risk involved in using the method is not greater than the risk involved in using a method complying with 5.1.2.

(2)  In giving its approval, the Competent Authority may impose in relation to the approval any condition about the use of the overpack necessary for the safe use of the overpack to transport dangerous goods.

(3)  A person must not use an overpack to transport dangerous goods if the person knows, or reasonably ought to know, that –

(a) a condition about the use of the overpack was imposed in relation to the approval of the method of preparing the overpack; and

(b) the use is in contravention of the condition.

Penalty:  In the case of –

(a) a body corporate, a fine not exceeding 170 penalty units; or

(b) an individual, a fine not exceeding 35 penalty units.