Pursuant to section 79 of the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996 ("HSNO Act"), the Environmental
Protection Authority (EPA) gives notice that it intends to apply for approval of the code of practice HSNOCOP 58 Intermediate Bulk Containers.
The purpose of this code of practice is to specify the practices for the construction and testing of intermediate bulk containers as a means of compliance with Regulation 31 of the Hazardous Substances (Tank Wagons and Transportable Containers) Regulations 2004.
Written submissions in relation to the approval of this code can be made by mail or email to
Code of Practice Submissions
Hazardous Substances Division
Environmental Protection Authority
PO Box 131
Wellington 6140.
Email: submissions@epa.govt.nz
Submissions close on 12 July 2012.
A copy of the code can be inspected at the EPA, Level 1,
BP House, 20 Customhouse Quay, Wellington.
The code is available on the EPA website
www.epa.govt.nz
ROB FORLONG, Chief Executive, Environmental Protection Authority.