New South Wales Repealed Regulations New South Wales Repealed RegulationsThis legislation has been repealed.
When anhydrous ammonia is being handled by means of a pipeline, the person responsible for the anhydrous ammonia must ensure that:
(a) the pipeline is operated in accordance with AS 2022 (SAA anhydrous ammonia code) , and
(b) at least 3 sets of self-contained breathing apparatus of compressed air or oxygen type and at least 3 sets of suitable protective clothing are kept remote from the pumping area, but readily accessible in case of an emergency, and
(c) all personnel engaged in the handling carry canister respirators of a type approved by the Minister, and
(d) if any anhydrous ammonia is released from the pipeline other than into a tank, it is released into water, and
(e) if the concentration of anhydrous ammonia in the air is greater than 100 parts per million at a distance of 3 metres or more from a vessel or from a connection of the pipeline, the handling is stopped until the concentration is not greater than 100 parts per million.
Penalty: Contravention of this clause is an offence and is punishable in accordance with clause 340.