Public Comment Draft Australian Code for the Transport of Explosives by Road and Rail third edition
26 March 2008 - Release of the Draft Australian Code for the Transport of Explosives by Road and Rail, third edition, for Public Comment
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22 May 2008 - Stakeholders engage on the Transport of Explosives
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The public comment period for these documents closed on 7 May 2008
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The Australian Forum of Explosives Regulators (AFER) has released the draft Australian Code for the Transport of Explosives by Road and Rail, Third Edition (The Australian Explosives Code) for public comment.
The Australian Explosives Code has been revised to update the technical provisions and operational content, including the listing of explosives.
The purpose of the Australian Explosives Code is to provide a uniform basis for legislation governing the land transport of explosives by road and rail in Australia. It aims to ensure the safety of the community from activities associated with the transport of explosives, largely preventing and reducing the incidence of risks.
It is hoped that the revised Australian Explosives Code will assist in enhancing the level of consistency in its application across the jurisdictions. The amendments also address industry’s concerns as well as security matters relating to the transport of explosives.
The revisions will more closely align the Australian Explosives Code with the United Nations classification and labelling system, afforded by the UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods Model Regulations, as well as the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods.
Public comment closes on Monday 7 May 2008.
AFER will review the proposed amendments to the Australian Explosives Code in light of public comment received and make final recommendations for endorsement by the Workplace Relations Minister’s Council by Monday 4 August 2008.
Instructions
As part of the development of the Code, AFER invites your comments on the following draft documents:
Discussion paper (including details on how to lodge a submission)
The Discussion paper highlights areas where comment is requested.
Stakeholders are encouraged to submit comments by email using the Public Comment Response Form (DOC 229Kb)
All submissions must be accompanied by the Public Comment Cover Sheet (DOC 45Kb)
If you are not able to download the documents they can be provided on CD-ROM or a limited number of printed copies will be made available. Please place your request for a CD-ROM or printed materials by:
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