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Environmental Protection (Petrol) Regulations 1999.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
Western Australia
Document type
Regulation
Date
1999 (2012)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Energy
Keyword
Oil Offences/penalties Hazards Risk assessment/management Standards
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Entry into force notes
These regulations come into operation on 1 January 2000.
Abstract

These Regulations concern petrol intended as any petroleum or shale product, or petrol blend, that (a) is used or capable of being used to power an internal combustion engine with positive or spark ignition; and (b) has been entered for home consumption. These Regulations do not apply to (a) petrol that is for use in an aircraft or in a motor vehicle used solely for motor racing at a racing event or facility approved or recognised by a motorsport organisation; or (b) diesel; or (c) liquefied petroleum gas; or (d) liquefied natural gas; or (e) compressed natural gas; or (f) alcohols, including ethanol.

Full text
English
Website
www.legislation.wa.gov.au

References - Legislation

Implements

Environmental Protection Act 1986.

Legislation | Australia | 1986 (2020)

Keyword: Framework law, Institution, EIA, Environmental planning, Pollution control, Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties, Policy/planning, Freshwater pollution, Irrigation, Protection of environment, Biodiversity, Ecosystem preservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX