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Protection of the Environment Operations (General) Regulation 2022
72General licences—additional matters to be included in PIRM plan—the Act, s 153C
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#### 72 General licences—additional matters to be included in PIRM plan—the Act, s 153C
72 General licences—additional matters to be included in PIRM plan—the Act, s 153C
> For the Act, section 153C(d), the following matters must be included in a PIRM plan—
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> > (a) a description of the hazards to human health or the environment associated with the activity to which the licence relates (the relevant activity),
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> > (b) the likelihood of the hazards occurring, including details of conditions or events that could, or would, increase the likelihood,
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> > (c) details of the pre-emptive action to be taken to minimise or prevent a risk of harm to human health or the environment arising out of the relevant activity,
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> > (d) an inventory of potential pollutants on the premises or used in carrying out the relevant activity,
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> > (e) the maximum quantity of a pollutant likely to be stored or held at particular locations, including underground tanks, at or on the premises to which the licence relates,
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> > (f) a description of the safety equipment or other devices used to minimise the risks to human health or the environment and to contain or control a pollution incident,
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> > (g) the names, positions and 24-hour contact details of individuals who—
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> > > (i) are responsible for activating the PIRM plan, and
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> > > (ii) are authorised to notify relevant authorities under the Act, section 148, and
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> > > (iii) are responsible for managing the response to a pollution incident,
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> > (h) the contact details of each relevant authority referred to in the Act, section 148,
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> > (i) details of the mechanisms for providing early warnings and regular updates to the owners and occupiers of premises near the premises to which the licence relates or where the scheduled activity is carried on,
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> > (j) the arrangements for minimising the risk of harm to persons who are on the premises or who are present where the scheduled activity is being carried on,
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> > (k) a detailed map, or set of maps, showing the location of the premises to which the licence relates, the surrounding area likely to be affected by a pollution incident, the location of potential pollutants on the premises and the location of stormwater drains on the premises,
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> > (l) a detailed description of how an identified risk of harm to human health will be reduced, including, as a minimum, by early warnings, updates and the action to be taken during or immediately after a pollution incident to reduce the risk,
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> > (m) the nature and objectives of a staff training program in relation to the PIRM plan,
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> > (n) the dates on which the PIRM plan has been tested and the name of the person who carried out the test,
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> > (o) the dates on which the PIRM plan is updated,
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> > (p) the way in which the PIRM plan must be tested and maintained.