4KIntroduction of non‑hazardous chemical—matters to be taken into account (Act s 5)

4K Introduction of non‑hazardous chemical—matters to be taken into account (Act s 5)

(1) For paragraph 5(3)(g) of the Act and subject to subregulation (2), the Director must take account of the likelihood of the chemical being released: (a) into a water treatment works at a rate more than: (i) 10 kilograms each year from an individual source; or (ii) 50 kilograms in total; or (b) directly into a natural waterway. (2) Paragraph (1)(a) does not apply if: (a) subsection 23(4) or (6) of the Act applies to the chemical and: (i) the chemical meets the criteria mentioned in paragraphs 4J(2)(b) and (c); and (ii) the person who introduces the chemical has information available that shows that those criteria are met; or (b) subsection 23(5), (7) or (9) of the Act applies to the chemical.