547Re-notification if quantity of Schedule 15 chemicals increases

547 Re-notification if quantity of Schedule 15 chemicals increases

(1)  This regulation applies to a facility or proposed facility –

(a) at which the quantity of Schedule 15 chemicals present or likely to be present exceeds 10% of their threshold quantity but does not exceed their threshold quantity; and

(b) in relation to which notification was given under regulation 536 or 537 ; and

(c) in relation to which the regulator –

(i) has not conducted an inquiry under this Division; or

(ii) on conducting an inquiry, has not determined the facility or proposed facility to be a major hazard facility under regulation 541 .

(2)  The operator of the facility or proposed facility must re-notify the regulator in accordance with this Part if the quantity of Schedule 15 chemicals present or likely to be present at the facility or proposed facility increases, or is likely to increase, to a level that exceeds the level previously notified to the regulator.

Penalty:  In the case of –

(a) an individual, a fine not exceeding $3 600; or

(b) a body corporate, a fine not exceeding $18 000.

(3)  The provisions of this Part apply, to the extent that they relate to a re-notification under this regulation, as if the re-notification were a notification under regulation 536 .