11Approval granted to public authority by EPA

11 Approval granted to public authority by EPA

11 Approval granted to public authority by EPA

(1) The EPA may grant an approval to a public authority for the purposes of this Division, only in relation to the following activities—

(a) research to improve safety in relation to the flammability of materials and smoke reduction, including the development of testing procedures,

(b) training of fire fighters,

(c) rating of the effectiveness of fire extinguishers and fire suppression systems,

(d) testing to certify that manufactured or imported products—

(i) comply with Australian Standards or International Standards, or

(ii) meet legislative requirements.

(2) The approval is granted by giving written notice of the approval to the public authority.

(3) The approval is subject to the conditions specified in the notice.

(4) The approval may be amended or revoked by a further written notice given to the public authority.

(5) The approval remains in force for—

(a) the period specified in the notice, or

(b) if no period is specified—12 months.

(6) The EPA may revoke an approval at any time.