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, under this regulation, cancels the licence of a facility that was determined to be a major hazard facility under Part 9.2 , the regulator must revoke the determination.

| Notes | | | 1. | A decision to refuse to cancel a licence is a reviewable decision (see regulation 676 ). | | 2. | See section 268 of the Act for offences relating to the giving of false or misleading information under the Act or these regulations. |