Notice Type
Authorities/Other Agencies of State
Notice Title

Notice of Intention to Apply for Approval of Code of Practice

Pursuant to section 79 of the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996, the Environmental Risk Management Authority ("ERMA New Zealand") gives notice that it intends to apply for approval of the code of practice Hazardous Atmosphere Zones - AS/NZS 60079.10.1:2009.
This code has been developed by the ERMA New Zealand and sets out a means of compliance with the requirements
of the Hazardous Substances (Classes 1 to 5 Controls) Regulations 2001, Regulation 58, in respect of the establishment of hazardous atmosphere zones.
It is version 2 of the code of practice AS/NZS 60079.10:2004 and AS/NZS 2430.3:2004 approved by ERMA New Zealand in June 2009.
A copy of the code 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
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 6140. Facsimile: (04) 914 0433. Email: submissions@ermanz.govt.nz
Submissions close on 29 January 2010.
ROB FORLONG, Chief Executive, ERMA New Zealand.