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Dangerous Goods (Road and Rail Transport) Regulations 2010.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
Tasmania
Document type
Regulation
Date
2010 (2017)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
Authorization/permit Hazards Ecosystem preservation Hazardous substances Hazardous waste Pollution control Transport/storage
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Entry into force notes
These regulations enter into force on 1 January 2011.
Abstract

These Regulations, consisting of 259 sections divided into 23 Parts and consolidated by two Schedules, regulates by nationally consistent legislation the transport of dangerous goods by road and rail in order to promote public safety and protect property and the environment. These Regulations are divided into the following parts: General, Interpretation, Training and Offence Provisions (1); Key Concepts (2); Transport of Dangerous Goods to Which Special Provisions (3); Packaging Division 1 - General (4); Consignment Procedures Division 1 - Reserved (5); Safety Standards – Vehicles and Equipment (6); Transport Operations Relating to Certain Dangerous Goods (7); Stowage and Restraint (8); Segregation (9); Bulk Transfer of Dangerous Goods Division 1 - General (10); Documentation Division 1 - Transport documentation (11); Safety Equipment (12); Procedures During Transport Division 1 - Immobilised and stopped vehicles (13); Emergencies Division 1 - Emergencies generally (14); Mutual Recognition Division 1 - Registers of determinations, exemptions, approvals and licences (15); Exemptions Division 1 - General (16); Administrative Determinations and Approvals Division 1 - General (17); Licences Division 1 - Preliminary (18); Reconsideration and Review of Decisions (19); Insurance (20); Local Regulations (21); Miscellaneous (22); Transitional (23).

Full text
English
Website
www.thelaw.tas.gov.au

References - Legislation

Implements

Dangerous Goods (Road and Rail Transport) Act 2010.

Legislation | Australia | 2010 (2013)

Keyword: Authorization/permit, Hazards, Ecosystem preservation, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Pollution control, Transport/storage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX