Pursuant to section 79 of the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996, the Environmental Risk Management Authority gives notice that it intends to apply for approval of the Code of Practice for Flammable Gases and Oxygen Tank Wagons.
This code has been developed by the Environmental
Risk Management Authority and sets out a means of compliance with the requirements of the Hazardous Substances (Tank Wagons and Transportable Containers) Regulations 2004 (as amended), Regulations 6–29, 32–37 and 42, in respect of tank wagons that are used for the
bulk transport of flammable gases and oxygen.
Written submissions in relation to the approval of this
code can be made by mail, facsimile or email to Code of Practice Submissions, Hazardous Substances Group, ERMA New Zealand, PO Box 131, Wellington 6140. Facsimile: (04) 914 0433. Email: submissions@ermanz.govt.nz
Submissions close on 20 June 2008.
A copy of the code can be inspected at the Wellington Office of ERMA New Zealand, Level 1, BP House,
20 Customhouse Quay.
It is also available on the ERMA New Zealand website
http://www.ermanz.govt.nz/consultations/index.html
ROB FORLONG, Chief Executive, ERMA New Zealand.