Pursuant to section 79 of the Hazardous Substances
and New Organisms Act 1996, the Environmental Risk Management Authority gives notice that the New Zealand Chemical Industry Council Incorporated intends to apply for approval of the Code of Practice Preparing for a Chemical Emergency.
This code provides a means of compliance with the requirements relating to the management of emergencies involving hazardous substances.
It is intended for premises where hazardous substances are manufactured, stored, handled or used and has a role in planning for the prevention of emergencies involving hazardous substances.
This code sets out a means for meeting the performance requirements of the:
? Hazardous Substances (Emergency Management) Regulations 2001.
? Hazardous Substances (Compressed Gases) Regulations 2001, Regulations 68 to 74 inclusive.
? Site and Storage Conditions for Toxic, Corrosive, and Ecotoxic Substances, Parts 2 and 3.
? Site and Storage Conditions for Class 3.1 Flammable Liquids, Parts 7 and 8.
? Site and Storage Conditions for Class 5.1.1 Oxidising Substances and Class 5.2 Organic Peroxides, Parts 5
and 6.
? Site and Storage Conditions for Class 4 Substances, Parts 3 and 4.
? Site and Storage Conditions for Aerosols, Parts 4 and 5.
? Site and Storage Conditions for Compressed Gases,
Parts 6 and 7.
Written submissions in relation to the approval of this code can be made by mail, facsimile or email to:
New Zealand Chemical Industry Council Incorporated, PO Box 5557, Wellington 6164. Facsimile: (04) 472 7100. Email: nzcic@nzcic.org.nz
Submissions close on 6 November 2009.
The code is available from and can be inspected at:
New Zealand Chemical Industry Council Incorporated, Level 7, City Chambers, Johnston Street, Wellington. Postal Address: PO Box 5557, Wellington 6164. Facsimile: (04) 472 7100. Email: nzcic@nzcic.org.nz
The code may also be inspected at the Wellington
office of ERMA New Zealand, Level 1, BP House,
20 Customhouse Quay, Wellington.
ROB FORLONG, Chief Executive, ERMA New Zealand.