CASA 30/20 – Permission for Carriage of Dangerous Goods – Isopropanol 2020

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Instrument number CASA 30/20

I, WARREN CRAIG MARTIN, Executive Manager, Regulatory Services & Surveillance, a delegate of CASA, having taken into account relevant considerations relating to the safe carriage, or consignment for carriage, of dangerous goods on an aircraft, make this instrument under section 23 of the Civil Aviation Act 1988.

[Signed C. Martin]

Craig Martin
Executive Manager
Regulatory Services and Surveillance

12 June 2020

CASA 30/20  Permission for Carriage of Dangerous Goods  Isopropanol 2020

(This instrument constitutes an exemption, issued by the appropriate National Authority as defined in ICAO Annex 18, ICAO Doc 9284 AN/905 and ICAO Doc 9284 AN/905 Supplement.)

1 Name

 This instrument is CASA 30/20 – Permission for Carriage of Dangerous Goods – Isopropanol 2020.

2 Duration

 This instrument:

(a) commences on the day after it is registered; and

(b) is repealed at the end of 31 May 2023.

3 Application

 This instrument applies to:

(a) an operator that holds an Australian Air Operators Certificate (AOC) (the operator); and

(b) aircraft operated under the AOC of the operator (the aircraft); and

(c) conducting flights between the ports approved on the operators AOC; and

(d) authorised representatives granted Operator Approval by the operator (the authorised persons); and

(e) certain dangerous goods (the dangerous goods) specified in Schedule 1

4 Permission

 The authorised persons are permitted to consign the dangerous goods onto an operators aircraft and the aircraft is permitted to carry the dangerous goods within Australian territory.

5 Conditions

 The permission in section 4 is subject to the conditions mentioned in Schedule 2.

Schedule 1 Dangerous Goods that may be consigned and carried

(As described in the Dangerous Goods List of International Civil Aviation Organization Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods By Air, DOC 9284-AN/905 (ICAO-Tl) and the applicable Supplement thereto.)

Item

UN Number

Proper Shipping Name

Hazard Class

1

UN 1219

Isopropanol (Isopropyl Alcohol)

3

Schedule 2 Conditions of Carriage

 1The authorised person must seek and obtain the written approval of the operator before checking in the dangerous goods for a flight on the aircraft.

 2The dangerous goods may only be carried on flights within Australian territory.

 3The dangerous goods must be carried together with a respirator fit tester analysis instrument.

 4The dangerous goods may only be carried in the checked baggage of the authorised person and in the same transport case as the respirator fit tester analysis instrument.

 5The net quantity of the dangerous goods must not be more than 4 inner packages each containing 30 millilitres.

 6The closure on each inner package must be held securely in place with tape or other means.

 7Each inner package must be securely packed in an intermediate package with cushioning material in such a way that, under normal conditions of transport, they cannot break, be punctured or leak their contents.

 8The intermediate package must contain sufficient absorbent material to completely contain the contents of the inner package in case of breakage or leakage, regardless of package orientation.

 9The dangerous goods must not react dangerously with cushioning, absorbent material or reduce the integrity of function of the materials.

 10The intermediate package must be securely packed in the same transport case as the respirator fit tester analysis instrument.

 11 A copy of this instrument must be carried with the dangerous goods.

 12 If a dangerous goods accident or dangerous goods incident (within the meaning given in regulation 92.010 of CASR) occurs involving the carriage of any dangerous goods under this permission, it must be reported immediately to CASA.

 

Overview

The Civil Aviation Act 1988 was enacted to regulate and ensure the safety and efficiency of civil aviation in Australia. This Act provides a comprehensive framework for the regulation of aircraft, pilots, air traffic services, and other aviation-related activities. CASA 30/20 – Permission for Carriage of Dangerous Goods – Isopropanol 2020 was introduced by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) to address the safe carriage of dangerous goods on aircraft within Australian territory. CASA, as a delegate of the Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, issues this instrument to provide specific exemptions for the carriage of isopropanol under certain conditions, ensuring compliance with international standards set by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). The policy objective is to maintain the safety of air transport by regulating the carriage of dangerous goods on aircraft, thereby preventing accidents and incidents related to hazardous materials.

Scope and Application

This instrument, CASA 30/20 - Permission for Carriage of Dangerous Goods - Isopropanol 2020, issued under the authority of the Civil Aviation Act 1988, applies to operators holding an Australian Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC) and their authorised representatives granted Operator Approval, specifically regarding the carriage of the dangerous good isopropanol on aircraft operating within Australian territory. The instrument specifies that the dangerous goods can be carried under certain conditions, including obtaining prior written approval from the operator, adhering to strict packaging requirements, and ensuring the dangerous goods are carried with a respirator fit tester analysis instrument. It mandates that the dangerous goods must be carried within Australian territory and only in the checked baggage of the authorised person, with each inner package not exceeding 30 millilitres. The instrument also includes provisions for reporting any incidents involving the dangerous goods to CASA. The exemption is subject to various conditions detailed in Schedule 2 and is in effect until the end of 31 May 2023.

Key Provisions

The CASA 30/20 instrument, issued under section 23 of the Civil Aviation Act 1988, establishes specific provisions for the carriage and consignment of certain dangerous goods on aircraft operated within Australia. The instrument commences on the day after it is registered and will be repealed at the end of 31 May 2023. It applies to operators holding an Australian Air Operator's Certificate (AOC), their aircraft, flights between approved ports, and authorised representatives granted Operator Approval by the operator. The dangerous goods permitted for carriage are specified in Schedule 1, which includes isopropanol, identified by its UN number 1219. The instrument outlines several obligations and requirements for the parties it governs. The authorised representatives must obtain written approval from the operator before checking in the dangerous goods for a flight. Additionally, the dangerous goods may only be carried on flights within Australian territory and must be transported in the checked baggage of the authorised person. They must also be in the same transport case as the respirator fit tester analysis instrument and comply with specific packaging conditions, such as secure closures, cushioning, and absorbent material. A copy of the instrument must accompany the dangerous goods at all times. There are significant consequences for breaches of the conditions outlined in the instrument. Any dangerous goods accident or incident involving the carriage of these goods must be reported immediately to CASA. Failure to comply with the instrument’s provisions could result in enforcement actions, penalties, or other regulatory consequences as prescribed under the Civil Aviation Act 1988. Although specific penalties are not detailed within the instrument itself, violations of the Act generally may result in substantial fines and other legal repercussions. The exact penalties for breaches would depend on the nature and severity of the violation, as well as any relevant regulatory guidelines and precedents.

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