CASA 30/25 — Dangerous Goods (Isopropanol and Isopropyl Alcohol) Permission 2025

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Instrument number CASA 30/25

I, daniel bernard o’hagan, Section Manager Drafting, Legal, International & Regulatory Affairs Division, a delegate of CASA, make this instrument under section 23 of the Civil Aviation Act 1988 (the Act).

[Signed D.B. O’Hagan]

Danny O’Hagan
Section Manager Drafting
Legal, International and Regulatory Affairs Division

19 May 2025

CASA 30/25 — Dangerous Goods (Isopropanol and Isopropyl Alcohol) Permission 2025

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

1 Name

  This instrument is CASA 30/25 — Dangerous Goods (Isopropanol and Isopropyl Alcohol) Permission 2025.

2 Duration

  This instrument:

(a) commences on 1 June 2025; and

(b) is repealed at the end of 31 May 2028.

3 Definitions

Note   In this instrument, certain terms and expressions have the same meaning as they have in the Act and the regulations. These include AOC, Australian territory, CASA, checked baggage and registered, in relation to an Australian aircraft.

  In this instrument:

accountable person, for a relevant Australian aircraft, means each of the owner, operator, hirer and pilot of the aircraft.

dangerous goods has the meaning given by section 23 of the Act.

dangerous goods accident has the meaning given by subregulation 92.010(1) of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 (CASR).

dangerous goods incident has the meaning given by subregulation 92.010(1) of CASR.

inner packaging has the same meaning as in the Technical Instructions.

intermediate packaging has the same meaning as in the Technical Instructions.

permitted dangerous goods means dangerous goods with the proper shipping name of isopropanol or isopropyl alcohol that, under the Technical Instructions, is each:

(a) classified to be in hazard class 3, without subsidiary hazard; and

(b) assigned UN number 1219.

Note   At the time of preparing this instrument:

(a) the valid edition of the Technical Instructions is the document titled Doc 9284, Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air, 20252026 Edition, issued by ICAO in 2024; and

(b) the valid edition of the Supplement to the Technical Instructions is the document titled Doc 9284 Supplement, Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air, 20252026 Edition, issued by ICAO in 2024.

proper shipping name has the same meaning as in the Technical Instructions.

relevant Australian aircraft means a registered aircraft that is operated by the holder of an AOC.

relevant passenger, for a flight of a relevant Australian aircraft within Australian territory, means a passenger for the flight who:

(a) holds, or performs the duties of, a position that requires the use of permitted dangerous goods; and

(b) is travelling with the permitted dangerous goods for the purpose of performing a duty that requires their use.

subsidiary hazard has the same meaning as in the Technical Instructions.

Technical Instructions has the meaning given by subregulation 92.010(1) of CASR.

UN followed by a 4-digit number has the meaning given by subregulation 92.170(1) of CASR.

4 Permissions

 (1) For paragraphs 23(2)(b) and (2A)(b) of the Act, a relevant passenger is permitted to carry or consign for carriage permitted dangerous goods as checked baggage on board a relevant Australian aircraft for a flight within Australian territory.

 (2) The permission in subsection (1) is subject to the conditions mentioned in section 5, subsection 6(1) and paragraph 6(2)(a).

 (3) For paragraph 23(1)(b) of the Act, an accountable person for a relevant Australian aircraft is permitted to carry permitted dangerous goods, which have been carried or consigned for carriage under subsection (1), in the hold of the relevant Australian aircraft for a flight within Australian territory.

 (4) For paragraphs 23(2)(b) and (2A)(b) of the Act, an accountable person for a relevant Australian aircraft is permitted to carry or consign for carriage permitted dangerous goods, which have been carried or consigned for carriage under subsection (1), in the hold of the relevant Australian aircraft for a flight within Australian territory.

 (5) The permissions in subsections (3) and (4) are subject to the conditions mentioned in subsection 6(1) and paragraph 6(2)(b).

Note   The conditions mentioned in this instrument apply in addition to a person’s obligations under the Act and Part 92 of CASR. Those obligations include, but may not be limited to, complying with the requirements for an operator in relation to its dangerous goods manual, set out in regulation 92.055 of CASR. Other relevant conditions of the carriage of dangerous goods on an aircraft include, but may not be limited to, the following:

(a) under subregulation 92.025(2) of CASR — that the operator of the aircraft complies with the requirements of the Technical Instructions mentioned in that subregulation;

(b) under subregulation 92.030(2) of CASR, subject to subregulation 92.030(3) of CASR — that a passenger or a member of the aircraft’s crew complies with the requirements of the Technical Instructions mentioned in subregulation 92.030(2);

(c) under subregulation 92.035(2) of CASR — that the consignor for carriage of dangerous goods on an aircraft complies with the requirements of the Technical Instructions mentioned in that subregulation.

5 Condition — relevant passengers

  A relevant passenger must not carry or consign for carriage permitted dangerous goods on a flight of a relevant Australian aircraft unless the passenger has first received written approval from the operator of the aircraft.

6 General conditions

 (1) A relevant passenger, and each accountable person for a relevant Australian aircraft, must not carry or consign for carriage permitted dangerous goods unless:

(a) the goods are carried:

 (i) together with a respirator fit tester analysis instrument; and

 (ii) in the checked baggage of the passenger; and

 (iii) in the same transport case as the respirator fit tester analysis instrument; and

 (iv) in not more than 4 inner packagings, each containing not more than 30 ml of permitted dangerous goods; and

(b) the closure on each inner packaging is held securely in place with tape or other suitable means; and

(c) each inner packaging is securely packed in an intermediate packaging with cushioning material in such a way that, under normal conditions of transport, it cannot break, be punctured or leak its contents; and

(d) each intermediate packaging contains sufficient absorbent material to completely contain the contents of the inner packaging in case of breakage or leakage, regardless of the orientation of the packaging; and

(e) the permitted dangerous goods will not, in case of breakage or leakage, have either of the following effects:

 (i) react dangerously with the cushioning material or absorbent material;

 (ii) reduce the integrity of the function of either of those materials; and

(f) the intermediate packaging is securely packed in the same transport case as the respirator fit tester analysis instrument; and

(g) a copy of this instrument is carried with the permitted dangerous goods.

 (2) In the event of any dangerous goods accident or dangerous goods incident involving the carriage of permitted dangerous goods under this permission:

(a) if a relevant passenger becomes aware of the accident or incident — the passenger must immediately report it to the operator; and

(b) if an accountable person becomes aware of the accident or incident — the person must ensure that it is immediately reported to CASA.

 

 

Overview

The Civil Aviation Act 1988 was enacted to establish a regulatory framework governing civil aviation in Australia, addressing issues related to air navigation, safety, and the operation of aircraft. This Act serves to create a comprehensive system to ensure the safe and orderly operation of aircraft within Australian territory. The Act was enacted by the Parliament of Australia, with the overarching policy objective of enhancing the safety and efficiency of civil aviation. CASA 30/25 — Dangerous Goods (Isopropanol and Isopropyl Alcohol) Permission 2025 is an exemption instrument issued under section 23 of the Civil Aviation Act 1988 by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), a delegate of CASA, to provide specific permissions for the carriage of dangerous goods, namely isopropanol and isopropyl alcohol, on Australian aircraft. This exemption aims to facilitate the safe transportation of these substances while adhering to stringent safety conditions.

Scope and Application

The CASA 30/25 instrument pertains to the transportation of dangerous goods, specifically isopropanol and isopropyl alcohol, on Australian aircraft. This instrument applies to relevant passengers and accountable persons associated with relevant Australian aircraft that are registered and operated by holders of an Australian Operator Certificate (AOC). The permissions granted by this instrument are limited to flights within Australian territory and are subject to specific conditions aimed at ensuring safety during the transport of dangerous goods. These conditions include obtaining written approval from the aircraft operator, adhering to packaging and containment requirements, and carrying a copy of the instrument with the goods. The permissions are in addition to the obligations under the Civil Aviation Act 1988 and the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998, such as compliance with the Technical Instructions issued by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). The instrument's provisions apply to the carriage of permitted dangerous goods, defined as isopropanol or isopropyl alcohol that is classified under hazard class 3 and assigned UN number 1219, in checked baggage by relevant passengers and in the hold of the aircraft by accountable persons. This instrument provides a temporary exemption and is in effect from 1 June 2025 until 31 May 2028.

Key Provisions

The CASA 30/25 — Dangerous Goods (Isopropanol and Isopropyl Alcohol) Permission 2025 sets out specific permissions and conditions for the carriage of isopropanol and isopropyl alcohol as dangerous goods on relevant Australian aircraft. These permissions are granted under sections 23(2)(b), 23(2A)(b), and 23(1)(b) of the Civil Aviation Act 1988 (the Act) and apply to flights within Australian territory. According to section 4(1), relevant passengers are permitted to carry permitted dangerous goods as checked baggage on board an Australian aircraft. Section 4(3) and (4) extend this permission to accountable persons, allowing them to carry the same goods in the aircraft's hold. These permissions are conditional upon compliance with specific provisions outlined in sections 5 and 6 of the instrument. Section 5 mandates that relevant passengers must obtain written approval from the aircraft operator before carrying permitted dangerous goods. Section 6(1) stipulates that relevant passengers and accountable persons must adhere to stringent conditions when carrying permitted dangerous goods. These conditions include carrying the goods with a respirator fit tester analysis instrument, in the passenger's checked baggage, within four inner packagings each containing no more than 30 ml, securely packed in intermediate packaging with cushioning material and absorbent material, and in the same transport case as the respirator fit tester analysis instrument. The Act imposes several obligations on the parties it governs. Relevant passengers must ensure they have written approval from the aircraft operator before carrying permitted dangerous goods. Both relevant passengers and accountable persons must adhere to the conditions set forth in section 6(1). This includes carrying the dangerous goods with a respirator fit tester analysis instrument, in checked baggage, within specified limits of inner packagings, securely packed in intermediate packaging, and in the same transport case as the respirator fit tester analysis instrument. Failure to comply with these conditions can result in significant consequences. Section 6(2) outlines the reporting requirements in the event of a dangerous goods accident or incident. If a relevant passenger becomes aware of such an incident, they must immediately report it to the aircraft operator. Similarly, if an accountable person becomes aware of such an incident, they must ensure it is reported to CASA. Breaches of these obligations and conditions can result in enforcement actions under the Act and the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 (CASR). While the instrument does not specify maximum penalties, penalties for breaches of aviation safety regulations can be severe, potentially including fines and imprisonment. The specific penalties would depend on the nature and severity of the breach.

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