548Notification by new operator

548  Notification by new operator  (1) This regulation applies:  (a) in relation to a determined major hazard facility that is proposed to be operated by a new operator; and  (b) whether or not a determination under regulation 543 was made in relation to the current operator.  (2) A proposed new operator of the determined major hazard facility must give the regulator a notification that contains the information specified in subregulation 538(2) in relation to the proposed new operator. Note: Section 12F of the Act provides that strict liability applies to each physical element of each offence under the Act, unless otherwise stated. The reference in section 12F of the Act includes these Regulations.  (3) The provisions of this Part apply, to the extent that they relate to the suitability of an operator, as if the notification under subregulation (2) were a notification under regulation 536.