Explosives Regulations 2022
78Temporary suspension orders
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78 Temporary suspension orders
(1) In this regulation –
temporary suspension order means a written order, in an approved form, ordering the suspension of blasting for a period not exceeding 48 hours specified in the order.
(2) The Secretary may, in respect of blasting, issue the person who has commissioned the blasting with a temporary suspension order if the Secretary is reasonably satisfied that the suspension is necessary to –
(a) enable any urgent or unforeseen contingencies or matters arising from the blasting to be assessed or addressed by any person; or
(b) check on any serious deficiencies or issues that the blasting appears to have brought to light in the blasting plan; or
(c) check on any permissions or insurance.
(3) A person who is issued with a temporary suspension order under subregulation (2) must comply with that temporary suspension order.
Penalty: Fine not exceeding 50 penalty units.
(4) A temporary suspension order overrides all relevant blasting plans.