Pursuant to section 79 of the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996, the Environmental Risk Management Authority gives notice that Fuel Storage Systems intends to apply for the approval of amendments to the Code of Practice for the Design and Construction of Above Ground Stationary Rotationally Moulded Tanks
to EN13341 for Automotive Diesel Fuel Storage and Dispensing.
This code specifies requirements for polyethylene
above-ground vertical cylindrical stationary tanks which store diesel.
Under clause 8(2)(h) of Schedule 8 to the Hazardous Substances (Dangerous Goods and Scheduled Toxic Substances) Transfer Notice 2004, above-ground stationary tanks for hazardous liquids must be designed and constructed in accordance with one of the Standards listed in paragraphs 8(2)(a)–(g) of that Schedule or a code of practice approved by the Authority under section 79 of the Act.
Written submissions in relation to the approval of this code can be made by mail, facsimile or email to Code of
Practice Submissions, Hazardous Substances Group, ERMA
New Zealand, PO Box 131, Wellington. Facsimile: (04) 914 0433. Email: dginfo@ermanz.govt.nz
Submissions close on 25 August 2008.
The code is available from or can be inspected at the Wellington office of ERMA New Zealand, Level 1,
BP House, 20 Customhouse Quay, Wellington.
It is also available on the ERMA New Zealand website
www.ermanz.govt.nz/hs/compliance/codesofpractice
.html
The Standards referenced in the code are available for purchase from Standards New Zealand at
www.standards.co.nz
ROB FORLONG, Chief Executive, ERMA New Zealand.