Protection of the Environment Operations (Clean Air) Regulation 2022
162Exception—burning approved by EPA
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162 Exception—burning approved by EPA
162 Exception—burning approved by EPA
(1) The EPA may grant an approval for a person to burn liquid fuel with a sulfur content higher than that permitted by section 159.
(2) The approval may be granted if the EPA considers that there are special circumstances that justify the burning of the fuel.
(3) The approval may be given by written notice to the person.
(4) The approval may be subject to conditions.
(5) The EPA may amend or revoke the approval at any time.
(6) A person who burns fuel in accordance with an approval applying to the person does not commit an offence under this Part.