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80 Definitions for div 9.3
In this division:
environmental emergency means a foreseeable occurrence that, if it
occurred, would be likely to cause—
(a) the entry into the environment of a measure of a pollutant that
exceeds the measure authorised by or under this Act; and
(b) as a result of the entry of that excess pollutant, serious or
material environmental harm.
preparation requirements means a course of action mentioned in
section 81 (1) (b).