601Cancellation of major hazard facility licence—on operator’s application

601  Cancellation of major hazard facility licence—on operator’s application  (1) The operator of a licensed major hazard facility may apply to the regulator to cancel the licence.  (2) An application must be:  (a) made in the manner and form required by the regulator; and  (b) accompanied by the relevant fee.  (3) The regulator must conduct an inquiry into the inventory and operations of the facility before deciding on an application to cancel a licence.  (4) The regulator must cancel a major hazard facility licence if:  (a) the quantity of Schedule 15 chemicals present or likely to be present at the facility does not exceed their threshold quantity; and  (b) it is unlikely that a major incident will occur at the facility.  (5) If the regulator cancels the licence of a facility that was determined to be a major hazard facility under Part 9.2, the regulator, under this regulation, must revoke the determination. Note 1: A decision to refuse to cancel a licence is a reviewable decision (see regulation 676). Note 2: See section 268 of the Act for offences relating to the giving of false or misleading information under the Act or these Regulations.