549Time in which major hazard facility licence must be applied for

549 Time in which major hazard facility licence must be applied for (1) Subject to this regulation, the operator of a determined major hazard facility must apply for a major hazard facility licence within 24 months after the determination of the facility. (2) The regulator may extend the time in which the operator of a determined major hazard facility must apply for a licence if satisfied, on application by the operator, that there has not been sufficient time to comply with Part 9.3. Note for regulation 549 The exemption from the requirement to be licensed is conditional on an application for a licence being made within the time specified by this regulation (see regulation 535(3) and (5)). Part 9.3 Duties of operators of determined major hazard Notes for Part 9.3 1 The operator of a determined major hazard facility is required to comply with this Part for a specified period and to prepare a safety case in order to apply for a major hazard facility licence. 2 The Act and Chapter 7 of these Regulations (Hazardous Chemicals) continue to apply to a determined major hazard facility.