5Interpretation

5 Interpretation

(1) In these Regulations:

Act means the Petroleum (Submerged Lands) Act 1967.

Commonwealth waters has the meaning given in section 150XB of the Act.

Note In section 150XB of the Act, the definition of Commonwealth waters refers to adjacent areas. Adjacent area is defined in subsection 5 (1) of the Act.

confined space means an enclosed, or partially enclosed, space that:

(a) is not used or intended for use as a regular workplace; and

(b) has restricted means of entry and exit; and

(c) has, or may have, inadequate ventilation, contaminated atmosphere or oxygen deficiency; and

(d) is at atmospheric pressure when occupied.

contractor has the meaning given by clause 2 of Schedule 7 to the Act.

controlled substance means a substance listed in:

(a) Schedule 8 to the Customs (Prohibited Exports) Regulations 1958; or

(b) Schedule 4 to the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956.

dangerous occurrence has the meaning given by subregulation 45 (2).

emergency, in relation to a facility, means an urgent situation that presents, or may present, a risk of death or serious injury to persons at the facility.

facility means a facility described in clause 2 of Schedule 7 to the Act, other than a facility mentioned in subclause 2A (6) of Schedule 7 to the Act.

Note 1 Clause 2 of Schedule 7 includes, in the definition of a facility, a facility that is being constructed or installed and, in some circumstances, an associated offshore place in relation to a facility.

Note 2 A facility mentioned in subclause 2A (6) of Schedule 7 to the Act is a pipeline that is regulated under other legislation.

facility owner includes an owner, a charterer or a lessee of a facility or a proposed facility.

in force, in relation to a safety case, including a revised safety case, means that:

(a) the safety case has been accepted by the Safety Authority in relation to a facility; and

(b) the acceptance of the safety case has not been withdrawn.

intoxicant means a beverage or other substance for human consumption (other than a substance for medical or pharmaceutical use) that contains alcohol.