National Transport Commission (Road Transport Legislation Dangerous Goods Regulations) Regulations 2006 (Cth)
National Transport Commission (Road Transport Legislation—Dangerous Goods Regulations) Regulations 2006
Select Legislative Instrument No. 18, 2006
made under the
National Transport Commission Act 2003
Compilation No. 2
Compilation date: 5 March 2016
Includes amendments up to: F2016L00170
Registered: 13 July 2016
About this compilation
This compilation
This is a compilation of the National Transport Commission (Road Transport Legislation—Dangerous Goods Regulations) Regulations 2006 that shows the text of the law as amended and in force on 5 March 2016 (the compilation date).
The notes at the end of this compilation (the endnotes) include information about amending laws and the amendment history of provisions of the compiled law.
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Contents
1............ Name of Regulations.................................................................................................... 1
2............ Commencement............................................................................................................ 1
3............ Road transport legislation—dangerous goods.............................................................. 1
Schedule 1—Text of the Road Transport Reform (Dangerous Goods) Regulations 2
Endnotes134
Endnote 1—About the endnotes 134
Endnote 2—Abbreviation key 135
Endnote 3—Legislation history 136
Endnote 4—Amendment history 137
1 Name of Regulations
These Regulations are the National Transport Commission (Road Transport Legislation—Dangerous Goods Regulations) Regulations 2006.
2 Commencement
These Regulations commence on the day after they are registered.
3 Road transport legislation—dangerous goods
For section 7 of the National Transport Commission Act 2003 (the NTC Act), Schedule 1 sets out road transport legislation, in the form of Regulations, about the transport of dangerous goods.
Note 1: The road transport legislation set out in Schedule 1 does not have the force of law (see paragraph 7(2)(a) of the NTC Act).
Note 2: These Regulations must be made in accordance with the Agreement (see subparagraph 3(b)(ii) of the NTC Act).
Note 3: These Regulations are not subject to disallowance—see regulations made for the purposes of paragraph 44(2)(b) of the Legislation Act 2003.
Note 4: These Regulations are not subject to sunsetting—see regulations made for the purposes of paragraph 54(2)(b) of the Legislation Act 2003.
Note 5: The text set out in Schedule 1 is that of the Road Transport Reform (Dangerous Goods) Regulations (Statutory Rules No. 241 of 1997). It has been formatted in accordance with current drafting practice (including styles of provision numbering and cross‑referencing). Those Regulations were approved in draft form by the Ministerial Council for Road Transport on 20 June 1997.
Note 6: The making of the Road Transport Reform (Dangerous Goods) Regulations was notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 10 September 1997. No date was ever specified under regulation 1.2 of those Regulations.
Schedule 1—Text of the Road Transport Reform (Dangerous Goods) Regulations
(regulation 3)
Contents
Part 1—Preliminary 11
Division 1—Introductory 11
1.1 Name of Regulations.................................................................................................. 11
1.2......... Commencement.......................................................................................................... 11
1.3......... Main objects of Regulations....................................................................................... 11
Division 2—Interpretation 12
1.4......... Definitions—the dictionary........................................................................................ 12
1.5......... References to codes, standards and rules.................................................................... 12
1.6......... Inconsistency between Regulations and codes etc..................................................... 12
1.7......... References to determinations, exemptions, approvals and licences........................... 13
1.8......... References to variation of administrative determinations etc..................................... 13
Division 3—Application of Regulations 14
1.9......... Dangerous situations................................................................................................... 14
1.10....... Transport of small quantities...................................................................................... 14
1.11....... Short trips after import................................................................................................ 14
Division 4—Application of other laws to Regulations 15
1.12....... Application of Criminal Code.................................................................................... 15
1.13....... Strict liability offences................................................................................................ 15
1.14....... Status of approved forms............................................................................................ 15
.............. Status of certain determinations.................................................................................. 15
Division 5—Approved forms 16
1.16....... Approval and use of forms......................................................................................... 16
1.17....... Requirements for approved forms.............................................................................. 16
Division 6—Determinations 17
1.18....... Determinations—dangerous goods............................................................................. 17
1.19....... Administrative determinations.................................................................................... 17
1.20....... Conditions of administrative determinations.............................................................. 17
1.21....... Register of determinations.......................................................................................... 17
1.22....... Records of determinations.......................................................................................... 18
1.23....... References to Panel..................................................................................................... 18
1.24....... Effect of Panel decisions about draft determinations................................................. 18
1.25....... Effect of Panel decisions about revoking or varying determinations......................... 19
1.26....... Inconsistent determinations........................................................................................ 19
Division 7—Provisions about offences generally 20
1.17....... Deciding whether someone reasonably ought to have known or suspected............... 20
1.28....... Penalties...................................................................................................................... 20
Division 8—Other matters 21
1.29....... Duty to find out whether goods are dangerous goods................................................ 21
1.30....... Declaration of non‑participating jurisdictions............................................................ 21
1.31....... Competent Authority and authorised officers to act as soon as practicable............... 21
1.32....... Identification cards..................................................................................................... 21
Part 2—Key concepts 22
Division 1—Kinds of goods 22
2.1......... Goods too dangerous to be transported...................................................................... 22
2.2......... Dangerous goods........................................................................................................ 22
2.3......... Classes of dangerous goods........................................................................................ 22
2.4......... Subsidiary Risk........................................................................................................... 23
2.5......... Packing Groups........................................................................................................... 23
2.6......... Incompatible goods etc............................................................................................... 24
Division 2—Packages, packaging and loads 25
2.7......... Packages and packaging............................................................................................. 25
2.8......... Capacity...................................................................................................................... 25
2.9......... What is a load of goods.............................................................................................. 25
2.10....... Aggregate quantity...................................................................................................... 25
2.11....... Packaged dangerous goods......................................................................................... 25
2.12....... Dangerous goods in bulk............................................................................................ 25
2.13....... Placard loads............................................................................................................... 26
2.14....... Unit loads.................................................................................................................... 26
Division 3—Kinds of containers 27
2.15....... Freight containers....................................................................................................... 27
2.16....... IBCs............................................................................................................................ 27
2.17....... Bulk containers........................................................................................................... 27
Division 4—Persons with special duties 28
2.18....... Vehicle owners........................................................................................................... 28
2.19....... Consignors.................................................................................................................. 28
2.20....... Packers........................................................................................................................ 28
2.21....... Loaders....................................................................................................................... 29
2.22....... Prime contractors........................................................................................................ 29
Part 3—Packaging 30
Division 1—Packaging duties 30
3.1......... Suitability of packaging.............................................................................................. 30
3.2......... Marking packaging..................................................................................................... 30
3.3......... Consignor’s duties...................................................................................................... 30
3.4......... Packer’s duties............................................................................................................ 30
3.5......... Loader’s duties............................................................................................................ 30
3.6......... Prime contractor’s duty............................................................................................... 31
3.7......... Driver’s duty............................................................................................................... 31
Division 2—Approval of packaging design types 32
3.8......... Approvals.................................................................................................................... 32
3.9......... Recognised testing facilities....................................................................................... 32
3.10....... Test certificates........................................................................................................... 32
Division 3—Competent Authority’s performance testing powers 33
3.11....... Requiring production of packaging for testing........................................................... 33
3.12....... Requiring evidence of performance tests................................................................... 33
Part 4—Dangerous goods in bulk 34
Division 1—Restrictions on transport of dangerous goods in bulk 34
4.1......... Consignor’s duties...................................................................................................... 34
4.2......... Prime contractor’s duties............................................................................................ 34
4.3......... Driver’s duty............................................................................................................... 34
Division 2—Bulk containers 35
4.4......... Consignor’s duties...................................................................................................... 35
4.5......... Prime contractor’s duties............................................................................................ 35
4.6......... Driver’s duties............................................................................................................ 36
Division 3—Tanks 37
4.7......... Manufacturer’s duties................................................................................................. 37
4.8......... Compliance plates....................................................................................................... 37
4.9......... Owner’s duties for certain tanks................................................................................. 37
4.10....... Consignor’s duties...................................................................................................... 37
4.11....... Loader’s duty.............................................................................................................. 38
4.12....... Prime contractor’s duties............................................................................................ 38
4.13....... Driver’s duties............................................................................................................ 39
Division 4—Foreign approved tanks 40
4.14....... Consignor’s duties...................................................................................................... 40
4.15....... Prime contractor’s duties............................................................................................ 40
Division 5—IBCs 41
4.16....... Manufacturer’s duties................................................................................................. 41
4.17....... IBC markings.............................................................................................................. 41
4.18....... Consignor’s duties...................................................................................................... 41
4.19....... Loader’s duties............................................................................................................ 41
4.20....... Prime contractor’s duties............................................................................................ 42
4.21....... Driver’s duties............................................................................................................ 42
Division 6—Foreign approved IBCs 43
4.22....... Consignor’s duties...................................................................................................... 43
4.23....... Prime contractor’s duties............................................................................................ 43
Division 7—Approval of tank and IBC designs 44
4.24....... Applications for approval........................................................................................... 44
4.25....... Approvals—tank designs............................................................................................ 44
4.26....... Approvals—IBC designs............................................................................................ 44
Division 8—Determinations 45
4.27....... Determinations—foreign approved tanks and IBCs................................................... 45
Part 5—Freight containers 46
5.1......... Consignor’s duties...................................................................................................... 46
5.2......... Loader’s duty.............................................................................................................. 46
5.3......... Prime contractor’s duties............................................................................................ 46
5.4......... Driver’s duty............................................................................................................... 47
Part 6—Unit loads 48
6.1......... Consignor’s duties...................................................................................................... 48
6.2......... Loader’s duties............................................................................................................ 48
6.3......... Prime contractor’s duties............................................................................................ 48
6.4......... Driver’s duties............................................................................................................ 48
6.5......... Approvals—unit loads................................................................................................ 49
Part 7—Marking and placarding 50
Division 1—Marking packages and unit loads 50
7.1......... Application of Division.............................................................................................. 50
7.2......... Meaning of appropriately marked.............................................................................. 50
7.3......... Consignor’s duties...................................................................................................... 50
7.4......... Packer’s duties............................................................................................................ 51
7.5......... Prime contractor’s duties............................................................................................ 51
Division 2—Placarding 53
7.6......... Meaning of appropriately placarded etc.................................................................... 53
7.7......... Consignor’s duties...................................................................................................... 53
7.8......... Loader’s duties............................................................................................................ 53
7.9......... Prime contractor’s duties............................................................................................ 54
7.10....... Driver’s duties............................................................................................................ 54
Part 8—Vehicles 55
Division 1—Safety standards 55
8.1......... Owner’s duty.............................................................................................................. 55
8.2......... Consignor’s duty......................................................................................................... 55
8.3......... Prime contractor’s duty............................................................................................... 55
8.4......... Driver’s duty............................................................................................................... 55
Division 2—Vehicle insurance 56
8.5......... Owner’s duty.............................................................................................................. 56
8.6......... Prime contractor’s duty............................................................................................... 56
8.7......... Requiring evidence of insurance etc........................................................................... 56
Part 9—Segregation and stowage 57
Division 1—Application of Part 57
9.1......... Application................................................................................................................. 57
Division 2—Segregation of incompatible goods 58
9.2......... Loads on combination road vehicles.......................................................................... 58
9.3......... Exception for certain goods for driver’s personal use................................................ 58
9.4......... Consignor’s duties...................................................................................................... 58
9.5......... Loader’s duties............................................................................................................ 58
9.6......... Prime contractor’s duties............................................................................................ 59
9.7......... Driver’s duties............................................................................................................ 59
9.8......... Approvals—segregation............................................................................................. 59
Division 3—Stowage 60
9.9......... Consignor’s duty......................................................................................................... 60
9.10....... Loader’s duty.............................................................................................................. 60
9.11....... Prime contractor’s duty............................................................................................... 60
9.12....... Driver’s duty............................................................................................................... 60
Part 10—Transfer of dangerous goods in bulk 61
Division 1—Filling ratio and ullage 61
10.1....... Transferor’s duties...................................................................................................... 61
10.2....... Prime contractor’s duty............................................................................................... 61
10.3....... Driver’s duty............................................................................................................... 61
Division 2—Transfer 62
10.4....... Application................................................................................................................. 62
10.5....... Transferor’s duties—general...................................................................................... 62
10.6....... Transferor’s duties—hose assemblies........................................................................ 62
10.7....... Occupier’s duties........................................................................................................ 63
10.8....... Prime contractor’s duties............................................................................................ 63
10.9....... Approvals—transfers of dangerous goods.................................................................. 64
Part 11—Documents 65
Division 1—Shipping documentation 65
11.1....... False or misleading information................................................................................. 65
11.2....... Consignor’s duties...................................................................................................... 65
11.3....... Prime contractor’s duty............................................................................................... 65
11.4....... Driver’s duties............................................................................................................ 65
Division 2—Emergency information 67
11.5....... Meaning of required emergency information............................................................. 67
11.6....... Consignor’s duty......................................................................................................... 67
11.7....... Prime contractor’s duties............................................................................................ 67
11.8....... Driver’s duties............................................................................................................ 67
11.9....... Approvals—emergency information.......................................................................... 68
Part 12—Personal protective and safety equipment 69
12.1....... Owner’s duties............................................................................................................ 69
12.2....... Prime contractor’s duties............................................................................................ 69
12.3....... Driver’s duties............................................................................................................ 69
Part 13—Procedures during transport 71
Division 1—Immobilised and stopped vehicles 71
13.1....... Driver’s duty............................................................................................................... 71
13.2....... Prime contractor’s duties............................................................................................ 71
13.3....... Powers of authorised officers..................................................................................... 71
Division 2—Drivers’ duties 73
13.4....... Driving........................................................................................................................ 73
13.5....... Parking........................................................................................................................ 73
13.6....... Control of ignition sources......................................................................................... 73
Division 3—Routes, areas, vehicles and times 74
13.7....... Determinations—routes, areas, vehicles and times.................................................... 74
13.8....... Prime contractor’s duty............................................................................................... 74
13.9....... Driver’s duty............................................................................................................... 74
Part 14—Emergencies 75
Division 1—Emergencies generally 75
14.1....... Driver’s duties............................................................................................................ 75
14.2....... Prime contractor’s duties—contaminated food and food packaging.......................... 75
14.3....... Prime contractors and drivers to inform Competent Authority.................................. 75
Division 2—Emergencies involving placard loads 77
14.4....... Telephone advisory service—bulk transport.............................................................. 77
14.5....... Emergency plans......................................................................................................... 77
14.6....... Consignor’s duties—information and resources........................................................ 78
14.7....... Prime contractor’s duties—information and resources.............................................. 78
Part 15—Mutual recognition 79
Division 1—Registers of determinations, exemptions, approvals and licences 79
15.1....... Registers..................................................................................................................... 79
15.2....... Registers may be kept by computer............................................................................ 79
15.3....... Inspection of registers................................................................................................. 79
Division 2—Competent Authorities Panel 80
15.4....... Membership and function of Panel............................................................................. 80
15.5....... Panel meetings............................................................................................................ 80
15.6....... Decisions of Panel...................................................................................................... 80
Division 3—Recommendations by Competent Authority and corresponding Competent Authorities 81
15.7....... Recommendations by Competent Authority.............................................................. 81
15.8....... Recommendations by corresponding Competent Authorities.................................... 81
Division 4—Mutual recognition of determinations, exemptions, approvals and licences 82
15.9....... Corresponding determinations.................................................................................... 82
15.10..... Corresponding exemptions......................................................................................... 82
15.11..... Corresponding approvals............................................................................................ 83
15.12..... Corresponding licences............................................................................................... 83
Part 16—Exemptions 84
Division 1—General 84
16.1....... Applications for exemptions....................................................................................... 84
16.2....... Register of exemptions............................................................................................... 84
16.3....... Records of exemptions............................................................................................... 85
Division 2—Reference of matters to Panel 86
16.4....... References to Panel..................................................................................................... 86
16.5....... Effect of Panel decisions about applications.............................................................. 86
16.6....... Effect of Panel decisions about cancelling or varying exemptions............................ 86
Part 17—Administrative determinations and approvals 87
Division 1—General 87
17.1....... Applications................................................................................................................ 87
17.2....... Form of administrative determinations and approvals............................................... 87
17.3....... When administrative determinations and approvals not to be made etc.................... 87
17.4....... Reasons for refusal of applications............................................................................. 87
17.5....... Periods and conditions................................................................................................ 88
17.6....... Replacement administrative determinations and approvals....................................... 88
17.7....... Failure to comply with conditions.............................................................................. 88
17.8....... Grounds for cancelling administrative determinations and approvals....................... 88
17.9....... Grounds for varying administrative determinations and approvals............................ 89
Division 2—Register of approvals 90
17.10..... Register....................................................................................................................... 90
17.11..... Records of approvals.................................................................................................. 90
Division 3—Reference of approval matters to Panel 91
17.12..... References to Panel..................................................................................................... 91
17.13..... Effect of Panel decisions about applications.............................................................. 91
17.14..... Effect of Panel decisions about cancelling or varying approvals............................... 91
Part 18—Licences 92
Division 1—Preliminary 92
18.1....... Application of Part...................................................................................................... 92
18.2....... Part additional to other laws....................................................................................... 92
Division 2—Principal duties under Part 93
18.3....... Prime contractor’s duties............................................................................................ 93
18.4....... Driver’s duties............................................................................................................ 93
18.5....... Consignor’s duty......................................................................................................... 93
Division 3—Bulk driver licences 94
18.6....... Meaning of licence and licensee in Division.............................................................. 94
18.7....... Required driving licence evidence.............................................................................. 94
18.8....... Required competency evidence.................................................................................. 94
18.9....... Required medical fitness evidence............................................................................. 95
18.10..... Applications for licences............................................................................................ 95
18.11..... Grant of licences......................................................................................................... 95
18.12..... Applications for renewal of licences.......................................................................... 96
18.13..... Renewal of licences.................................................................................................... 96
18.14..... Licence periods........................................................................................................... 96
18.15..... Licence conditions...................................................................................................... 96
18.16..... Additional condition................................................................................................... 97
18.17..... Grounds for cancelling, suspending or varying licences............................................ 97
Division 4—Bulk vehicle licences 98
18.18..... Meaning of licence and licensee in Division.............................................................. 98
18.19..... Applications for licences............................................................................................ 98
18.20..... Additional information and inspections...................................................................... 98
18.21..... Grant of licences......................................................................................................... 99
18.22..... Applications for renewal of licences.......................................................................... 99
18.23..... Renewal of licences.................................................................................................. 100
18.24..... Licence periods......................................................................................................... 100
18.25..... Licence conditions.................................................................................................... 100
18.26..... Disposal of licensed vehicles.................................................................................... 101
18.27..... Grounds for cancelling, suspending or varying licences.......................................... 101
18.28..... Licence labels........................................................................................................... 101
Division 5—Carriage and production of bulk driver licences 103
18.29..... Meaning of licence and licensee in Division............................................................ 103
18.30..... Licences to be carried............................................................................................... 103
18.31..... Licences to be produced for inspection.................................................................... 103
Division 6—Licences generally 104
18.32..... Meaning of licence and licensee in Division............................................................ 104
18.33..... Replacement licences and licence labels.................................................................. 104
18.34..... Failure to comply with licence conditions................................................................ 104
18.35..... Surrender of licences................................................................................................ 104
18.36..... Registers of licences................................................................................................. 104
18.37..... Records of licences................................................................................................... 105
18.38..... Change of information given in licence applications............................................... 105
18.39..... Production of licences to Competent Authority....................................................... 105
18.40..... Seizure of licences etc.............................................................................................. 105
18.41..... Return of licences..................................................................................................... 106
Part 19—Cancellation, suspension and variation 107
19.1....... Meaning of licence and licensee in Part................................................................... 107
19.2....... Cancellation, suspension and variation in dangerous situations............................... 107
19.3....... Cancellation and suspension giving effect to court orders....................................... 107
19.4....... Variation of administrative determinations and approvals on application............... 107
19.5....... Cancellation, suspension and variation in other circumstances................................ 108
19.6....... When cancellation, suspension and variation take effect......................................... 108
19.7....... When licences taken to be suspended....................................................................... 109
Part 20—Instruction and training 110
20.1....... Instruction and training............................................................................................. 110
20.2....... Approvals—tests and training courses for drivers.................................................... 110
Part 21—Infringement notices 112
21.1....... Offences, penalties and time for payment................................................................ 112
21.2....... Contents of infringement notices.............................................................................. 112
21.3....... Additional information in infringement notices....................................................... 112
21.4....... Reminder notices...................................................................................................... 113
21.5....... Additional information in reminder notices............................................................. 113
21.6....... Withdrawal of infringement notices......................................................................... 114
21.7....... Effect of Part............................................................................................................. 114
Part 22—Reconsideration and review of decisions 116
22.1....... Application of Part.................................................................................................... 116
22.2....... Who may apply for reconsideration of decisions..................................................... 116
22.3....... Applications for reconsideration............................................................................... 116
22.4....... Competent Authority to reconsider decisions........................................................... 116
22.5....... Review of certain decisions...................................................................................... 117
Part 23—Fees 118
23.1....... Prescribed fees.......................................................................................................... 118
Part 24—Transitional provisions 119
24.1....... Lawful conduct under previous law......................................................................... 119
24.2....... Continuing effect of certain determinations............................................................. 119
24.3....... Continuing effect of corresponding determinations................................................. 119
24.4....... Continuing effect of certain exemptions................................................................... 120
24.5....... Continuing effect of corresponding exemptions....................................................... 120
24.6....... Continuing effect of certain approvals..................................................................... 120
24.7....... Continuing effect of corresponding approvals......................................................... 121
24.8....... Continuing effect of certain licences........................................................................ 121
24.9....... Continuing effect of corresponding licences............................................................ 122
Schedule 1—Strict liability offences 123
Schedule 2—Infringement notice offences and penalties 125
Schedule 3—Dictionary 127
Part 1—Preliminary
Division 1—Introductory
1.1 Name of Regulations
These Regulations are the Road Transport Reform (Dangerous Goods) Regulations 1997.
1.2 Commencement
These Regulations, except regulation 1.1 and this regulation, commence on a day or days specified by the Commonwealth Minister by notice in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette.
Note: Regulations 1.1 and 1.2 commence on gazettal: see Acts Interpretation Act 1901, s. 48.
1.3 Main objects of Regulations
The main objects of these Regulations are:
(a) to reduce as far as practicable the risks of personal injury, property damage and environmental harm arising from the transport of dangerous goods by road; and
(b) to give effect to the standards, requirements and procedures of the ADG Code so far as they apply to the transport of dangerous goods by road; and
(c) to promote consistency between the standards, requirements and procedures applying to the transport of dangerous goods by road and by other modes of transport.
Division 2—Interpretation
1.4 Definitions—the dictionary
(1) The dictionary in Schedule 3 defines particular words and expressions.
(2) A relevant definition found elsewhere in these Regulations is indicated by a signpost definition in the dictionary.
Note: A signpost definition of a word or expression is included only if the definition is used outside the regulation defining the word or expression.
(3) A definition outside these Regulations that applies particularly to these Regulations is also indicated by a signpost definition in the dictionary.
Example: The signpost definition
converter dolly see clause 10.6 in the Schedule to the Road Transport Reform (Heavy Vehicles Standards) Regulations.
indicates that the expression converter dolly is defined in clause 10.6 in the Schedule to those Regulations.
(4) A definition in or applying to these Regulations applies to words and expressions used in these Regulations unless the contrary intention appears.
(5) A definition in or applying to these Regulations applies to the entire Regulations unless the contrary intention appears.
1.5 References to codes, standards and rules
(1)In this regulation:
instrument means a code, standard or rule (whether made in or outside Australia) relating to dangerous goods or to transport by road, and includes a provision of an instrument.
(2) In these Regulations, a reference to an instrument includes a reference to another instrument as applied or adopted by, or incorporated in, the first instrument.
(3) In these Regulations, unless the contrary intention appears, a reference to an instrument is a reference to the instrument as amended from time to time.
Note: See section 50 of the Act, which deals with notification in the Government Gazette of where an instrument may be obtained or inspected.
1.6 Inconsistency between Regulations and codes etc
(1)In this regulation:
instrument means a code, standard or rule (whether made in or outside Australia) relating to dangerous goods or to transport by road.
(2) If an instrument is applied or adopted by, or is incorporated in, these Regulations and the instrument is inconsistent with these Regulations, the Regulations prevail to the extent of the inconsistency.
1.7 References to determinations, exemptions, approvals and licences
In these Regulations, a reference to:
(a) a determination, exemption, approval, bulk driver licence or bulk vehicle licence; or
(b) a corresponding determination, exemption, approval, bulk driver licence or bulk vehicle licence;
includes a reference to the determination, exemption, approval or licence as varied.
1.8 References to variation of administrative determinations etc
In these Regulations, a reference to the variation of:
(a) an administrative determination, exemption, approval, bulk driver licence or bulk vehicle licence; or
(b) a corresponding administrative determination, exemption, approval, bulk driver licence or bulk vehicle licence;
includes a reference to a variation by addition, omission or substitution.
Example: The addition of a new condition to an existing administrative determination.
Division 3—Application of Regulations
Note: The Defence Act 1903 (Cwlth) deals with the immunity of defence personnel from certain State and Territory laws.
1.9 Dangerous situations
These Regulations do not apply to the transport of dangerous goods by an authorised officer, or an officer of an emergency service, to the extent necessary to avert, eliminate or minimise a dangerous situation.
1.10 Transport of small quantities
(1)In this regulation:
designated dangerous goods means dangerous goods of Class 1 (except of Class 1.4S), Class 6.2 or Class 7.
(2)These Regulations do not apply to the transport by a person of a load of dangerous goods if:
(a) the goods are packaged dangerous goods; and
(b) the goods are not, and do not include, designated dangerous goods; and
(c) the aggregate quantity of the dangerous goods in the load is less than 25% of a placard load; and
(d) the goods are not being transported by the person in the course of a business of transporting goods by road.
1.11 Short trips after import
Regulations 3.1 to 3.4, and Divisions 5, 6 and 7 of Part 4, do not apply to the transport of dangerous goods by road if:
(a) the goods have been imported into Australia; and
(b) the goods are being transported in a closed freight container; and
(c) the goods are not leaking from the container; and
(d) the goods are being transported directly to a destination that is not more than 50 kilometres by road from the place of import; and
(e) the container is placarded in accordance with the IATA Regulations, ICAO Rules or IMDG Code.
Division 4—Application of other laws to Regulations
Note: Some provisions of this Division are only capable of applying in this jurisdiction. However, other provisions of this Division may be adopted in other participating jurisdictions.
1.12 Application of Criminal Code
Chapter 2 of the Criminal Code set out in the Schedule to the Criminal Code Act 1995 of the Commonwealth (except Part 2.5) applies to an offence against these Regulations as if the Chapter were in operation in this jurisdiction.
Note 1: Chapter 2 of the Criminal Code codifies the general principles of criminal responsibility.
Note 2: Part 2.5 of the Criminal Code provides for the imposition of criminal liability on bodies corporate. It is not appropriate to apply Part 2.5 to the Regulations because section 42 of the Act deals with the matter in a different way.
1.13 Strict liability offences
An offence created by a provision mentioned in Schedule 1 is an offence of strict liability.
1.14 Status of approved forms
An approved form is taken to be a disallowable instrument for the purposes of section 10 of the Subordinate Laws Act 1989 of the Australian Capital Territory.
Note 1: Section 10 of the Subordinate Laws Act 1989 (ACT) provides that an Act or subordinate law of the Territory may provide that an instrument made under the Act or law is a disallowable instrument for the purposes of the section.
Note 2: Section 6 of the Subordinate Laws Act 1989 (ACT) makes provision for the notification, tabling and disallowance of disallowable instruments.
Status of certain determinations
A determination made under these Regulations (except an administrative determination) is taken to be a disallowable instrument for the purposes of section 10 of the Subordinate Laws Act 1989 of the Australian Capital Territory.
Note: See notes to regulation 1.14.
Division 5—Approved forms
1.16 Approval and use of forms
(1) The Competent Authority may approve a form for a provision or purpose of these Regulations.
(2) The form must be used for the provision or purpose.
1.17 Requirements for approved forms
(1) Each approved form must have a heading that includes the name of these Regulations and briefly indicates the purpose of the form.
(2) Each kind of approved form must be numbered using a system that gives forms of that kind a unique number.
(3) Each version of a kind of approved form must be numbered consecutively using a system that gives the version a unique number.
Division 6—Determinations
1.18 Determinations—dangerous goods
The Competent Authority may determine that:
(a) goods are dangerous goods; or
(b) goods are not dangerous goods; or
(c) goods are dangerous goods of a particular Class; or
(d) goods are dangerous goods with a particular Subsidiary Risk; or
(e) goods are dangerous goods of a particular Packing Group; or
(f) goods are incompatible with particular dangerous goods; or
(g) goods are too dangerous to be transported; or
(h) goods are too dangerous to be transported in bulk; or
(i) goods are too dangerous to be transported on the same combination road vehicle as other goods.
1.19 Administrative determinations
A determination is an administrative determination if the determination:
(a) is made on the application of a person; and
(b) applies only to the person.
Note 1: Part 17 contains provisions dealing with administrative determinations, including applications for administrative determinations and their cancellation and variation.
Note 2: For additional provisions about cancelling and varying administrative determinations, see Part 19.
1.20 Conditions of administrative determinations
An administrative determination may be subject to any condition necessary for the safe transport of dangerous goods by road.
1.21 Register of determinations
(1) The Competent Authority must keep a register of determinations.
(2) The register may have separate divisions for different kinds of determinations.
(3) The Competent Authority must record in the register:
(a) each determination made under these Regulations that is not an administrative determination; and
(b) each determination made by a corresponding Competent Authority that would be a corresponding determination if it were recorded in the register.
(4) The Competent Authority must note in the register:
(a) the revocation of a determination made under these Regulations; and
(b) a decision of the Panel reversing a decision that a corresponding determination should have effect in all participating jurisdictions or participating jurisdictions including this jurisdiction.
1.22 Records of determinations
The record of a determination in the register must include:
(a) the provisions of the determination; or
(b) the following information:
(i) the title of the Government Gazette of the participating jurisdiction where the determination was notified or published and the date of notification or publication;
(ii) the provisions of these Regulations, and of the ADG Code, to which the determination relates;
(iii) the dangerous goods, equipment, packaging, vehicle or other thing to which the determination relates.
1.23 References to Panel
(1) This regulation does not apply to an administrative determination.
(2) The Competent Authority must refer a draft determination to the Panel if the Authority considers that the determination should have effect in all participating jurisdictions or participating jurisdictions including this jurisdiction.
(3) The Competent Authority must refer to the Panel a determination having effect in this jurisdiction, and 1 or more other participating jurisdictions, if:
(a) the Authority considers that the determination should be revoked or varied; or
(b) a corresponding Competent Authority recommends to the Authority in writing that the determination should be revoked or varied.
1.24 Effect of Panel decisions about draft determinations
(1) This regulation applies if:
(a) a draft determination is referred to the Panel under subregulation 1.23(2); and
(b) the Panel decides that:
(i) the draft determination should be made, what the provisions of the determination should be, and that the determination should have effect in all participating jurisdictions or participating jurisdictions including this jurisdiction; or
(ii) the determination should not have effect in this participating jurisdiction.
(2) The Competent Authority must have regard to the Panel’s decision.
1.25 Effect of Panel decisions about revoking or varying determinations
(1) This regulation applies if:
(a) a determination is referred to the Panel under subregulation 1.23(3); and
(b) the Panel decides that the determination:
(i) should, or should not, be revoked; or
(ii) should be varied (whether or not the Panel’s decision is the same as the variation proposed by the Authority), and should have effect as varied in all participating jurisdictions or participating jurisdictions including this jurisdiction; or
(iii) should not be varied.
(2) The Competent Authority must have regard to the Panel’s decision.
1.26 Inconsistent determinations
(1) This regulation applies if:
(a) the Panel decides that a determination (the national determination) should have effect in all participating jurisdictions or participating jurisdictions including this jurisdiction; and
(b) the national determination is inconsistent with a determination (the local determination) that only has effect in this jurisdiction.
(2) The national determination prevails over the local determination to the extent of the inconsistency.
Division 7—Provisions about offences generally
1.17 Deciding whether someone reasonably ought to have known or suspected
If, in a prosecution for an offence against these Regulations, it is material to prove that someone reasonably ought to have known or suspected something, the issue is to be decided having regard to:
(a) the person’s abilities, experience, qualifications and training; and
(b) the circumstances of the alleged offence.
1.28 Penalties
(1) This regulation applies to a provision prescribing a penalty for an offence.
(2) The penalty is the maximum fine for an individual who is found guilty of the offence.
(3) If a body corporate is found guilty of the offence, the maximum fine for the body corporate is 5 times the penalty.
Division 8—Other matters
1.29 Duty to find out whether goods are dangerous goods
(1) This regulation applies if:
(a) a person manufactures goods in Australia or imports goods into Australia; and
(b) the goods are not dangerous goods under paragraph 2.2(1) (a), (b), (c) or (d); and
(c) the goods are not goods to which a determination under paragraph 1.18(b) applies; but
(d) the person suspects, or reasonably ought to suspect, that the goods satisfy the UN dangerous goods tests and criteria for determining whether goods are dangerous goods.
(2) The person must not consign or transport the goods by road unless the person finds out whether the goods satisfy the tests and criteria.
Penalty: $3 000.
1.30 Declaration of non‑participating jurisdictions
A State or the Northern Territory is not a participating jurisdiction if:
(a) the Ministerial Council decides that the law of the State or Territory does not include provisions having the same, or substantially the same, effect as the Act and these Regulations; and
(b) the Commonwealth Minister, by notice in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette, declares that the State or Territory is not a participating jurisdiction.
1.31 Competent Authority and authorised officers to act as soon as practicable
If:
(a) the Competent Authority or an authorised officer is required to do something under these Regulations; and
(b) no time limit is fixed within which the thing must be done;
the Authority or officer must do it as soon as practicable.
1.32 Identification cards
The identification card of an authorised officer must contain:
(a) a recent photograph of the officer; and
(b) the name of the officer; and
(c) the date of issue of the card; and
(d) a date of expiry for the card; and
(e) the name of the Competent Authority.
Part 2—Key concepts
Division 1—Kinds of goods
2.1 Goods too dangerous to be transported
2.1 Goods are too dangerous to be transported if they are:
(a) mentioned in Appendix 5 to the ADG Code; or
(b) determined under paragraph 1.18(g) to be too dangerous to be transported.
Note: Section 36 of the Act provides that a person must not transport by road goods that the regulations identify as being too dangerous to be transported.
2.2 Dangerous goods
(1)Goods are dangerous goods if they:
(a) are named in a specific entry in column 2 in Appendix 2 to the ADG Code, but not in a generic entry or in an entry where the letters “N.O.S” are shown as part of the proper shipping name for the goods; or
(b) satisfy the criteria in column 2 or 9 in the Appendix; or
(c) satisfy the criteria in a Special Provision of the ADG Code that is applied by column 7 in the Appendix; or
(d) are determined under paragraph 1.18(a) to be dangerous goods; or
(e) satisfy the UN dangerous goods tests and criteria for determining whether goods are dangerous goods.
(2) However, goods are not dangerous goods if they are determined under paragraph 1.18(b) not to be dangerous goods.
(3) Also, dangerous goods of Class 1, 6.2 or 7 are not taken to be dangerous goods for these Regulations, except regulation 2.3.
2.3 Classes of dangerous goods
(1)In these Regulations, a reference to:
(a) a Class of dangerous goods is a reference to the Class to which the goods are assigned under subregulation (2); and
(b) a Class by number, or number and letter, is a reference to the number, or number and letter, of the Class to which the goods are assigned.
(2)Dangerous goods are assigned to a Class if the goods:
(a) are assigned to the Class in column 3 in Appendix 2 to the ADG Code; or
(b) are assigned to the Class in a Special Provision of the ADG Code applying to the goods; or
(c) satisfy the criteria in column 9 in Appendix 2 to the ADG Code for assignment to the Class; or
(d) are determined under paragraph 1.18(c) to be dangerous goods of the Class; or
(e) satisfy the UN dangerous goods tests and criteria for assignment to the Class.
2.4 Subsidiary Risk
(1)In these Regulations, a reference to:
(a) dangerous goods with a Subsidiary Risk is a reference to the dangerous goods assigned the Subsidiary Risk under subregulation (2); and
(b) a Subsidiary Risk by number is a reference to the number of the Subsidiary Risk with which the dangerous goods are assigned.
(2) Dangerous goods are assigned a Subsidiary Risk if the goods:
(a) are assigned the Subsidiary Risk in column 4 in Appendix 2 to the ADG Code; or
(b) are assigned the Subsidiary Risk in a Special Provision of the ADG Code applying to the goods; or
(c) satisfy the criteria in column 9 in Appendix 2 to the ADG Code for assignment of the Subsidiary Risk; or
(d) are determined under paragraph 1.18(d) to be dangerous goods assigned the Subsidiary Risk; or
(e) satisfy the UN dangerous goods tests and criteria for assignment to the Subsidiary Risk.
2.5 Packing Groups
(1)In these Regulations, a reference to:
(a) a Packing Group of dangerous goods is a reference to the Packing Group to which the goods are assigned under subregulation (2); and
(b) a Packing Group by number is a reference to the number of the Packing Group to which the goods are assigned.
(2)Dangerous goods (except dangerous goods of Class 1, 2 or 7) are assigned to a Packing Group if the goods:
(a) are assigned to the Packing Group in column 5 in Appendix 2 to the ADG Code; or
(b) are assigned to the Packing Group in a Special Provision of the Code applying to the goods; or
(c) satisfy the criteria in column 9 in Appendix 2 to the ADG Code for assignment to the Packing Group; or
(d) are determined under paragraph 1.18(e) to be assigned to the Packing Group; or
(e) satisfy the UN dangerous goods tests and criteria for assignment to the Packing Group.
2.6 Incompatible goods etc
(1)Dangerous or other goods are incompatible with dangerous goods if:
(a) under the ADG Code, the goods are incompatible with the dangerous goods; or
(b) the goods are determined under paragraph 1.18(f) to be incompatible with the dangerous goods; or
(c) when the goods are mixed, or otherwise brought into contact, with the dangerous goods, the goods are likely to interact with the dangerous goods and increase risk because of the interaction.
(2) However, goods are not to be regarded as incompatible with dangerous goods in a proceeding in which incompatibility is an issue if:
(a) the goods are incompatible with the dangerous goods only because of paragraph (1)(a) or (b); and
(b) it is established in the proceeding that, when the goods are mixed, or otherwise brought into contact with the dangerous goods, the goods are not likely to interact with the dangerous goods and increase risk because of the interaction.
(3) A container is incompatible with dangerous goods if the container is constructed of material that, when the goods are brought into contact with the container, is likely to interact with the goods and increase risk because of the interaction.
Example of increased risk because of interaction: Substantial structural weakening of the container.
(4)Transfer equipment for use in the transport of dangerous goods is incompatible with the goods if the equipment is constructed of material that, when the goods are brought into contact with the equipment, is likely to interact with the goods and increase risk because of the interaction.
Example of increased risk because of interaction: Failure of the transfer equipment resulting in leakage of dangerous goods.
Division 2—Packages, packaging and loads
2.7 Packages and packaging
(1) A package of dangerous goods or other goods is the complete product of the packing of the goods for transport by road, and consists of the goods and their packaging.
(2) The packaging of the goods is the container in which the goods are received or held for transport by road, and includes anything that enables the container to receive or hold the goods or to be closed.
2.8 Capacity
The capacity of a container is the total internal volume of the container at a temperature of 15° Celsius expressed in litres or cubic metres.
2.9 What is a load of goods
All the goods in or on a vehicle are taken to be a single load.
2.10 Aggregate quantity
The aggregate quantity of dangerous goods in a load is the total of:
(a) the number of kilograms of solid dangerous goods and aerosols in the load; and
(b) the number of litres or kilograms, whichever is used in the shipping documentation for the load to describe the goods, of liquid dangerous goods in the load (except dangerous goods of Class 2); and
(c) the total capacity in litres of containers in the load containing dangerous goods of Class 2 (except aerosols).
2.11 Packaged dangerous goods
Dangerous goods are packaged dangerous goods if:
(a)they are dangerous goods of Class 2 in a container with a capacity of not more than 500 litres; or
(b) they are dangerous goods of another Class in:
(i) a container with a capacity of not more than 450 litres; and
(ii) a container with a net mass of not more than 400 kilograms.
2.12 Dangerous goods in bulk
Dangerous goods in bulk are dangerous goods that are not packaged dangerous goods.
2.13 Placard loads
(1) A load of dangerous goods is a placard load if the load contains dangerous goods in bulk.
(2) A load of dangerous goods is also a placard load if the load does not contain dangerous goods in bulk, or is not a consumer commodity load, but:
(a) the load contains dangerous goods of Class 6.2; or
(b) for another load containing dangerous goods of Class 2.1 (except aerosols) or 2.3 or dangerous goods of Packing Group I—the aggregate quantity of dangerous goods in the load is at least 250; or
(c) for any other load—the aggregate quantity of dangerous goods in the load is at least 1,000.
2.14 Unit loads
Dangerous goods are in a unit load if the goods are packaged dangerous goods and are:
(a) wrapped in plastics, and strapped or otherwise secured to a pallet or other base and to each other, for transport; or
(b) placed together in a protective outer container (except a freight container) for transport; or
(c) secured together in a sling for transport.
Division 3—Kinds of containers
2.15 Freight containers
A freight container is a re‑useable container of the kind mentioned in Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 3711 that is designed for repeated use for the transport of goods by 1 or more modes of transport.
2.16 IBCs
An IBC (or intermediate bulk container) is a rigid or flexible portable packaging for the transport of dangerous goods that:
(a) has a capacity of not more than:
(i) for solids of Packing Group I packed in a composite, fibreboard, flexible, wooden, or rigid plastics container—1,500 litres; and
(ii) for solids of Packing Group I packed in a metal container—3,000 litres; and
(iii) for solids or liquids of Packing Groups II and III—3,000 litres;
(b) is designed for mechanical handling; and
(c) is resistant to the stresses produced in usual handling and transport.
2.17 Bulk containers
(1) A bulk container is an IBC or another container capable of transporting dangerous goods in bulk.
(2) However, a tank that is part of a vehicle is not a bulk container.
Division 4—Persons with special duties
2.18 Vehicle owners
A person is an owner of a vehicle if the person:
(a) is the sole owner, a joint owner or a part owner of the vehicle; or
24.9 Continuing effect of corresponding licences
(1) This regulation applies to a licence (however described) if the licence:
(a) was granted under a law of another participating jurisdiction about the transport of dangerous goods by road; and
(b) was in force in the other jurisdiction immediately before the commencement of this regulation; and
(c) is a licence that may be granted under a provision of the law of the other jurisdiction (the corresponding provision) corresponding to a provision of a regulation mentioned in paragraph 24.8(1)(c).
(2) Except for circumstances that do not exist in this jurisdiction, the licence has effect for these Regulations as if it were a licence granted by the corresponding Competent Authority for the other jurisdiction under the corresponding provision.
Schedule 1—Strict liability offences
(regulation 1.13)
|
Column 1 Item |
Column 2 Provision |
| 1 | regulation 3.2 |
| 2 | subregulation 3.11(3) |
| 3 | subregulation 3.12(3) |
| 4 | regulation 4.1 |
| 5 | regulation 4.2 |
| 6 | regulation 4.3 |
| 7 | subregulation 4.4(1) |
| 8 | subregulation 4.5(1) |
| 9 | regulation 4.7 |
| 10 | regulation 4.8 |
| 11 | regulation 4.9 |
| 12 | subregulation 4.10(1) |
| 13 | subregulations 4.12(1) and (3) |
| 14 | subregulation 4.14(1) |
| 15 | subregulation 4.15(1) |
| 16 | regulation 4.16 |
| 17 | regulation 4.17 |
| 18 | subregulation 4.18(1) |
| 19 | subregulation 4.20(1) |
| 20 | subregulation 4.22(1) |
| 21 | subregulation 4.23(1) |
| 22 | subregulation 5.1(1) |
| 23 | subregulations 5.3(1) and (3) |
| 24 | regulation 5.4 |
| 25 | regulation 6.1 |
| 26 | regulation 7.3 |
| 27 | regulation 8.1 |
| 28 | regulation 8.3 |
| 29 | regulation 8.5 |
| 30 | regulation 8.6 |
| 31 | subregulation 8.7(3) |
| 32 | regulation 9.6 |
| 33 | subregulation 10.1(2) |
| 34 | subregulations 10.5(1) and (3) |
| 35 | subregulations 10.6(1) and (2) |
| 36 | regulation 10.7 |
| 37 | regulation 10.8 |
| 38 | subregulation 11.2(1) |
| 39 | regulation 11.3 |
| 40 | regulation 11.4, except subregulation (1A) |
| 41 | regulation 11.7 |
| 42 | regulation 11.8 |
| 43 | regulation 12.1 |
| 44 | regulation 12.2 |
| 45 | subregulation 12.3(1) |
| 46 | subregulation 13.1(2) |
| 47 | regulation 13.2 |
| 48 | subregulation 13.3(3) |
| 49 | regulation 13.4 |
| 50 | regulation 13.5 |
| 51 | subregulations 13.6(2) and (3) |
| 52 | regulation 13.8 |
| 53 | regulation 13.9 |
| 54 | subregulation 14.1(2) |
| 55 | subregulations 14.2(2) and (3) |
| 56 | subregulation 14.3(2) |
| 57 | subregulations 14.4(2) and (3) |
| 58 | subregulations 14.5(2) and (3) |
| 59 | subregulation 14.6(2) |
| 60 | subregulation 14.7(2) |
| 61 | regulation 17.7 |
| 62 | subregulation 18.26(1) |
| 63 | subregulations 18.28(2) and (3) |
| 64 | regulation 18.30 |
| 65 | regulation 18.31 |
| 66 | regulation 18.34 |
| 67 | subregulation 18.38(2) |
| 68 | subregulation 18.39(2) |
Schedule 2—Infringement notice offences and penalties
(subregulations 21.1(1) and (2))
|
Column 1 Item |
Column 2 Provision |
Column 3 Penalty—individuals ($) |
Column 4 Penalty—corporations ($) |
| 1 | regulation 3.2 | 600 | 3 000 |
| 2 | subregulation 3.12(3) | 300 | 1 500 |
| 3 | regulation 4.1 | 600 | 3 000 |
| 4 | regulation 4.2 | 600 | 3 000 |
| 5 | regulation 4.3 | 300 | — |
| 6 | subregulation 4.7(2) | 600 | 3 000 |
| 7 | regulation 4.8 | 600 | 3 000 |
| 8 | subregulation 4.10(1) | 600 | 3 000 |
| 9 | subregulation 4.14(1) | 600 | 3 000 |
| 10 | subregulation 4.16(2) | 600 | 3 000 |
| 11 | regulation 4.17 | 600 | 3 000 |
| 12 | subregulation 4.18(1) | 600 | 3 000 |
| 13 | subregulation 5.1(1) | 300 | 1 500 |
| 14 | subregulation 5.3(3) | 600 | 3 000 |
| 15 | regulation 5.4 | 300 | — |
| 16 | subregulation 7.7(1) | 600 | 3 000 |
| 17 | regulation 8.3 | 600 | 3 000 |
| 18 | regulation 8.5 | 600 | 3 000 |
| 19 | regulation 8.7(3) | 200 | 1 000 |
| 20 | subregulation 10.7(2) | 300 | 1 500 |
| 21 | subregulation 10.8(2) | 300 | 1 500 |
| 22 | regulation 11.3 | 300 | 1 500 |
| 23 | subregulation 11.4(1) | 200 | — |
| 24 | subregulation 11.4(2) | 100 | — |
| 25 | regulation 11.7 | 300 | 1 500 |
| 26 | subregulation 11.8(1) | 200 | — |
| 27 | subregulation 11.8(2) | 100 | — |
| 28 | subregulation 11.8(3) | 200 | — |
| 29 | regulation 12.1 | 600 | 3 000 |
| 30 | subregulation 12.3(1) | 200 | 1 000 |
| 31 | subregulation 13.1(2) | 100 | — |
| 32 | regulation 13.4 | 100 | — |
| 33 | regulation 13.5 | 200 | — |
| 34 | subregulation 13.6(2) or (3) | 600 | — |
| 35 | regulation 13.8 | 300 | 1 500 |
| 36 | regulation 13.9 | 300 | — |
| 37 | subregulation 18.28(2) | 100 | — |
| 38 | subregulation 18.28(3) | 100 | 500 |
| 39 | regulation 18.30 | 100 | — |
| 40 | regulation 18.31 | 100 | — |
| 41 | subregulation 18.39(2) | 100 | 500 |
Schedule 3—Dictionary
(regulation 1.4)
Act means the Road Transport Reform (Dangerous Goods) Act 1995 of the Commonwealth.
Note: For the text of the Road Transport Reform (Dangerous Goods) Act 1995, see Schedule 1 to the National Transport Commission (Road Transport Legislation—Dangerous Goods Act) Regulations 2005.
ADG Code means the sixth edition of the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail.
administrative determination—see regulation 1.19.
ADR approved means approved in accordance with the European Agreement Concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road published by the Inland Transport Committee of the Economic Commission for Europe.
aggregate quantity—see regulation 2.10.
another participating jurisdiction means a participating jurisdiction except this jurisdiction.
appropriately marked—see regulation 7.2.
appropriately placarded—see subregulation 7.6(2).
approval, for a provision of these Regulations, means an approval by the Competent Authority that is in force under the provision.
approved IBC means:
(a) an IBC of a design that is approved under regulation 4.26; or
(b) a foreign approved IBC.
approved packaging means:
(a) packaging of a design type that is approved under regulation 3.8; or
(b) foreign approved packaging.
approved tank means:
(a) a tank of a design that is approved under regulation 4.25; or
(b) a foreign approved tank.
approved test means a test that is approved under paragraph 20.2(1)(a).
approved training course means a training course that is approved under paragraph 20.2(1)(b).
attachment system:
(a) means a system for attaching a bulk container to a vehicle; and
(b) includes all the components of the system.
authorised officer—see section 6 of the Act.
bulk container—see regulation 2.17.
bulk driver licence means a licence that is in force under Division 3 of Part 18.
bulk vehicle licence means a licence that is in force under Division 4 of Part 18.
capacity—see regulation 2.8.
Class, for dangerous goods, see regulation 2.3.
Code means the ADG Code.
combination road vehicle means a group of vehicles consisting of:
(a) a prime mover and 2 or more trailers; or
(b) a rigid vehicle and 1 or more trailers.
Commonwealth Minister means the Minister administering the Act.
Competent Authority—see section 6 of the Act.
compliance plate, for a tank, means a compliance plate complying with Chapter 4 of the ADG Code.
consigns and consignor—see regulation 2.19.
consumer commodity load—see Division 1.1 of the ADG Code.
converter dolly—see clause 10.6 in the Schedule to the Road Transport Reform (Heavy Vehicles Standards) Regulations.
Note: For the text of the Road Transport Reform (Heavy Vehicles Standards) Regulations, see Schedule 1 to the National Transport Commission (Road Transport Legislation—Heavy Vehicles Standards Regulations) Regulations 2005.
corresponding, for a provision of the Act or these Regulations, means the provision of the law in force in another participating jurisdiction corresponding to the provision.
corresponding administrative determination means a corresponding determination made on the application of a person and applying only to the person.
corresponding approval means an approval given by a corresponding Competent Authority having effect in this jurisdiction under regulation 15.11.
corresponding bulk driver licence means a licence granted by a corresponding Competent Authority having effect in this jurisdiction under regulation 15.12 as a bulk driver licence.
corresponding bulk vehicle licence means a licence granted by a corresponding Competent Authority having effect in this jurisdiction under regulation 15.12 as a bulk vehicle licence.
corresponding Competent Authority means a person appointed under a provision of a law of another participating jurisdiction corresponding to subsection 13(1) of the Act.
corresponding determination means a determination made by a corresponding Competent Authority having effect in this jurisdiction under regulation 15.9.
corresponding exemption means an exemption granted by a corresponding Competent Authority having effect in this jurisdiction under regulation 15.10.
dangerous goods—see regulation 2.2.
dangerous goods in bulk—see regulation 2.12.
dangerous situation—see section 6 of the Act.
determination, for a provision of these Regulations, means a determination made by the Competent Authority that is in force under the provision.
driving licence means a licence (including a probationary and a conditional licence but not including a provisional or learner licence) issued under a State or Territory law authorising the licensee to drive a vehicle.
emergency service means:
(a) an ambulance, fire, police or other emergency service of a participating jurisdiction; or
(b) a unit of the Defence Force corresponding to a service mentioned in paragraph (a).
exemption means an exemption in force under section 32 of the Act.
filling ratio means the ratio of the mass of liquefied gas in a tank or cylinder to the mass of water that the tank or cylinder will hold at a temperature of 15° Celsius.
fire‑risk substance means a readily ignitable solid substance (examples are hay, sawdust, waste paper, and wood chips).
food includes:
(a) a substance prepared or intended for human or animal consumption; and
(b) a substance (except dangerous goods) intended to be an ingredient of food.
food container means a container designed or intended to contain food.
food packaging means:
(a) a food container; or
(b) any other container that actually contains food; or
(c) material designed or intended to be used in a food container.
foreign approved IBC means an IBC that is:
(a) manufactured outside Australia; and
(b) ADR, IMO or RID approved.
foreign approved packaging means a packaging that is:
(a) manufactured outside Australia; and
(b) marked with performance and specification markings complying with Chapter 3 of the ADG Code.
foreign approved tank means a tank that is:
(a) manufactured outside Australia; and
(b) ADR, IMO or RID approved.
freight container—see regulation 2.15.
Government Gazette means the Australian Capital Territory Gazette.
hose assembly means a hose, or hoses connected together, for use in the transfer of dangerous goods to or from a tank on a vehicle, bulk container or storage container and includes:
(a) if there are 2 or more hoses connected together—the connections between the hoses; and
(b) the attachment connecting the hose or hoses to the tank; and
(c) anything else (except the vehicle, bulk container or storage container) attached to the hose or hoses.
IATA Regulations means the Dangerous Goods Regulations published by the International Air Transport Association.
IBC—see regulation 2.16.
IBC marking, for an IBC, means a marking complying with the IBC Supplement.
IBC Supplement means the Specifications for Intermediate Bulk Containers for the Transport of Dangerous Goods published as a supplement to the ADG Code.
ICAO Rules means the Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air published by the International Civil Aviation Organisation.
IMDG Code means the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code published by the International Maritime Organisation.
IMO approved means approved by or for the International Maritime Organisation.
incompatible see regulation 2.6.
infringement notice means a notice served under subregulation 21.1(1).
involvement in the transport of dangerous goods by road see section 6 of the Act.
licence:
(a) for Division 3 of Part 18—see regulation 18.6; and
(b) for Division 4 of Part 18—see regulation 18.18; and
(c) for Division 5 of Part 18—see regulation 18.29; and
(d) for Division 6 of Part 18—see regulation 18.32; and
(e) for Part 19—see regulation 19.1.
licence label means a licence label issued under regulation 18.28.
licensed vehicle means a vehicle for which a bulk vehicle licence is in force.
licensee:
(a) for Division 3 of Part 18—see regulation 18.6; and
(b) for Division 4 of Part 18—see regulation 18.18; and
(c) for Division 5 of Part 18—see regulation 18.29; and
(d) for Division 6 of Part 18—see regulation 18.32; and
(e) for Part 19—see regulation 19.1.
loads and loader see regulation 2.21.
Ministerial Council means the Ministerial Council for Road Transport established by Part VI of the Heavy Vehicles Agreement set out in Schedule 1 to the National Road Transport Commission Act 1991 of the Commonwealth.
NATA means the National Association of Testing Authorities, Australia.
offence see section 6 of the Act.
outer packaging see Division 1.1 of the ADG Code.
owner see regulation 2.18.
package see subregulation 2.7(1).
packaged dangerous goods see regulation 2.11.
packaging see subregulation 2.7(2).
Packing Group see regulation 2.5.
packs and packer see regulation 2.20.
Panel see subregulation 15.4(1).
Panel member see subregulation 15.4(2).
participating jurisdiction means:
(a) this jurisdiction; or
(b) a State or the Northern Territory, unless the State or Territory is declared under regulation 1.30 not to be a participating jurisdiction.
performance test, for a packaging design type for use in the transport of dangerous goods by road, means a test complying with Chapter 3 of the ADG Code.
personal injury includes death.
placard load see regulation 2.13.
premises see section 6 of the Act.
prescribed fee, for a provision mentioned in column 2 of the table in regulation 23.1, means the fee prescribed in the table for the provision.
prime contractor see regulation 2.22.
prime mover means a vehicle that is designed to tow a trailer.
recognised testing facility see regulation 3.9.
register see regulation 15.1.
registered means:
(a) for a medical practitioner—a medical practitioner registered under State or Territory law; and
(b) for a vehicle—a vehicle registered under State or Territory law.
reminder notice means a notice given under subregulation 21.4(1).
required emergency information see regulation 11.5.
RID approved means approved in accordance with the International Regulations Concerning the Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Rail published by the Inland Transport Committee of the Economic Commission for Europe.
rigid vehicle means a vehicle the load carrying area of which is fixed to the vehicle’s chassis or frame.
risk means risk of personal injury, property damage or harm to the environment.
semi‑trailer means a trailer having:
(a) 1 axle group, or a single axle, towards the rear of the trailer; and
(b) a means of attachment to a prime mover that, once attached, results in some of the load being imposed on the prime mover.
Subsidiary Risk see regulation 2.4.
tank:
(a) means a container, except an IBC, that is used, or designed to be used, to transport dangerous goods in bulk in the form of a liquid or gas; and
(b) includes fittings, closures, and any other equipment, forming part of the container.
test or training certificate means a certificate:
(a) issued by a person who conducted an approved test or training course; and
(b) stating that a person named in the certificate passed the test or completed the course.
this jurisdiction means the Australian Capital Territory and the Jervis Bay Territory.
trailer means a vehicle that is designed to be towed, or is towed, by another vehicle but does not include a vehicle propelled by a motor that forms part of the vehicle.
transport see section 6 of the Act.
UN dangerous goods tests and criteria means the tests and criteria specified in:
(a) the UN Recommendations; or
(b) the UN Recommendations, Manual of Tests and Criteria.
unit load see regulation 2.14.
UN Recommendations means the ninth revised edition of the Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods published by the United Nations.
UN Recommendations, Manual of Tests and Criteria means the second revised edition of the Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods, Manual of Tests and Criteria published by the United Nations.
vehicle includes a combination road vehicle.
Endnotes
Endnote 1—About the endnotes
The endnotes provide information about this compilation and the compiled law.
The following endnotes are included in every compilation:
Endnote 1—About the endnotes
Endnote 2—Abbreviation key
Endnote 3—Legislation history
Endnote 4—Amendment history
Abbreviation key—Endnote 2
The abbreviation key sets out abbreviations that may be used in the endnotes.
Legislation history and amendment history—Endnotes 3 and 4
Amending laws are annotated in the legislation history and amendment history.
The legislation history in endnote 3 provides information about each law that has amended (or will amend) the compiled law. The information includes commencement details for amending laws and details of any application, saving or transitional provisions that are not included in this compilation.
The amendment history in endnote 4 provides information about amendments at the provision (generally section or equivalent) level. It also includes information about any provision of the compiled law that has been repealed in accordance with a provision of the law.
Editorial changes
The Legislation Act 2003 authorises First Parliamentary Counsel to make editorial and presentational changes to a compiled law in preparing a compilation of the law for registration. The changes must not change the effect of the law. Editorial changes take effect from the compilation registration date.
If the compilation includes editorial changes, the endnotes include a brief outline of the changes in general terms. Full details of any changes can be obtained from the Office of Parliamentary Counsel.
Misdescribed amendments
A misdescribed amendment is an amendment that does not accurately describe the amendment to be made. If, despite the misdescription, the amendment can be given effect as intended, the amendment is incorporated into the compiled law and the abbreviation “(md)” added to the details of the amendment included in the amendment history.
If a misdescribed amendment cannot be given effect as intended, the abbreviation “(md not incorp)” is added to the details of the amendment included in the amendment history.
Endnote 2—Abbreviation key
| ad = added or inserted | o = order(s) |
| am = amended | Ord = Ordinance |
| amdt = amendment | orig = original |
| c = clause(s) | par = paragraph(s)/subparagraph(s) |
| C[x] = Compilation No. x | /sub‑subparagraph(s) |
| Ch = Chapter(s) | pres = present |
| def = definition(s) | prev = previous |
| Dict = Dictionary | (prev…) = previously |
| disallowed = disallowed by Parliament | Pt = Part(s) |
| Div = Division(s) | r = regulation(s)/rule(s) |
| ed = editorial change | reloc = relocated |
| exp = expires/expired or ceases/ceased to have | renum = renumbered |
| effect | rep = repealed |
| F = Federal Register of Legislation | rs = repealed and substituted |
| gaz = gazette | s = section(s)/subsection(s) |
| LA = Legislation Act 2003 | Sch = Schedule(s) |
| LIA = Legislative Instruments Act 2003 | Sdiv = Subdivision(s) |
| (md) = misdescribed amendment can be given | SLI = Select Legislative Instrument |
| effect | SR = Statutory Rules |
| (md not incorp) = misdescribed amendment | Sub‑Ch = Sub‑Chapter(s) |
| cannot be given effect | SubPt = Subpart(s) |
| mod = modified/modification | underlining = whole or part not |
| No. = Number(s) | commenced or to be commenced |
Endnote 3—Legislation history
| Name | Registration | Commencement | Application, saving and transitional provisions |
| National Transport Commission (Road Transport Legislation—Dangerous Goods Regulations) Regulations 2006 (SLI No. 18, 2006) | 20 Feb 2006 (F2006L00274) | 21 Feb 2006 (r 2) | |
| National Transport Commission (Road Transport Legislation—Dangerous Goods Regulations) Amendment Regulations 2006 (No. 1) (SLI No. 17, 2006) | 20 Feb 2006 (F2006L00275) | 21 Feb 2006 (r 2) | — |
| Acts and Instruments (Framework Reform) (Consequential Amendments) Regulation 2016 | 29 Feb 2016 (F2016L00170) | Sch 1 (item 49): 5 Mar 2016 (s 2(1) item 1) | — |
Endnote 4—Amendment history
| Provision affected | How affected | |
| r 3.......................................... | am F2016L00170 | |
| Schedule 1 | ||
| Part 1 | ||
| Division 1 | ||
| r 1.1....................................... | rs No 17, 2006 | |
| Part 2 | ||
| Division 1 | ||
| r 2.2....................................... | am No 17, 2006 | |
| Part 3 | ||
| Division 3 | ||
| r 3.12..................................... | am No 17, 2006 | |
| Part 4 | ||
| Division 3 | ||
| r 4.9....................................... | am No 17, 2006 | |
| Part 9 | ||
| Division 2 | ||
| r 9.6....................................... | am No 17, 2006 | |
| Part 11 | ||
| Division 1 | ||
| r 11.4..................................... | am No 17, 2006 | |
| Division 2 | ||
| r 11.8..................................... | am No 17, 2006 | |
| Part 15 | ||
| Division 4 | ||
| r 15.9.................................... ` | am No 17, 2006 | |
| Part 21 | ||
| r 21.3..................................... | am No 17, 2006 | |
| r 21.5..................................... | am No 17, 2006 | |
| Part 23 | ||
| r 23.1..................................... | rs No 17, 2006 | |
| Schedule 1 (within Schedule 1) | ||
| Schedule 1.............................. | am No 17, 2006 | |
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