559Major hazard facilities—12 months transition period

559 Major hazard facilities—12 months transition period

(1) A person who was registered or licensed to operate a major hazard facility immediately before the commencement day does not contravene these Regulations if, before 18 June 2018, the person complies with their obligations under Part 5.2 (Major hazard facilities) of the former Regulations.

(2) An application for a major hazard facility licence or licence renewal made on or before 18 June 2018 is valid if it is made in accordance with Part 5.2 (Major hazard facilities) and Part 6.1 (Licences) of the former Regulations.

(3) The Authority must grant an application for a major hazard facility licence or licence renewal referred to in subregulation (2) if it is satisfied of the matters it is required to be satisfied of under Part 5.2 (Major hazard facilities) and Part 6.1 (Licences) of the former Regulations.