❓ A WA parliamentary question seeks information on dangerous goods exported through Fremantle Port, including licensing and classification. The response details types of goods, regulations, and classification systems.
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PORT OF FREMANTLE — DANGEROUS GOODS
(1) Will the minister provide the house with a list of dangerous goods that are currently exported through the port of Fremantle? (2) What licensing provisions have to be met by exporters of dangerous goods? (3) Does the port of Fremantle have a classification system for such goods; if so, what would be the classification for the lead in the form in which it is intended to be exported through the port of Fremantle? The PRESIDENT : Before I give the call to the parliamentary secretary, I point out that under the temporary order, question time finishes at 5.00 pm precisely. If it is a long answer, the parliamentary secretary should please use her discretion. Hon ADELE FARINA
(1) Will the minister provide the house with a list of dangerous goods that are currently exported through the port of Fremantle? (2) What licensing provisions have to be met by exporters of dangerous goods? (3) Does the port of Fremantle have a classification system for such goods; if so, what would be the classification for the lead in the form in which it is intended to be exported through the port of Fremantle? The PRESIDENT : Before I give the call to the parliamentary secretary, I point out that under the temporary order, question time finishes at 5.00 pm precisely. If it is a long answer, the parliamentary secretary should please use her discretion. Hon ADELE FARINA
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I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. The minister has provided the following reply — (1) It is important to note that the majority of dangerous goods handled in the port of Fremantle include aerosols, covering the myriad spray packs that are sold in shops and hardware stores; flammable liquids, which, again, relate largely to the huge variety of paints, resins and solvents etc; pesticides; herbicides; cleaners; and acids. The process for the safe management of dangerous goods involves the screening of dangerous goods manifests to identify those high-hazard dangerous goods which are intended to be exported and which may require additional safety controls, such as the set-up of firefighting equipment whilst in the port. This category is closely monitored, and the dangerous goods that fall into this category are typically solid sodium cyanide, solid ammonium nitrate and petroleum fuels. (2) No licensing provision is applicable specifically to the port handling component of a dangerous goods export operation. Manufacturers and transporters have specific obligations under the state’s dangerous goods legislation for the packaging, labelling, storage and transport of dangerous goods, with some associated licensing provisions. Exporters, shippers and port operators are required to comply with the Dangerous Goods Safety (Goods in Ports) Regulations 2007. (3) The port of Fremantle does not have an independent classification system for dangerous goods. Dangerous goods are proclaimed under the Dangerous Goods Safety Act 2004, to which the applicable legislation mentioned in answer (2) is subsidiary. The origins of the classification system for dangerous goods are the United Nations criteria that applies internationally. The minister understands that the lead to be exported through Fremantle is classified as class 6.1 dangerous goods under this criteria.
(2) What licensing provisions have to be met by exporters of dangerous goods? (3) Does the port of Fremantle have a classification system for such goods; if so, what would be the classification for the lead in the form in which it is intended to be exported through the port of Fremantle? The PRESIDENT : Before I give the call to the parliamentary secretary, I point out that under the temporary order, question time finishes at 5.00 pm precisely. If it is a long answer, the parliamentary secretary should please use her discretion. Hon ADELE FARINA replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. The minister has provided the following reply — (1) It is important to note that the majority of dangerous goods handled in the port of Fremantle include aerosols, covering the myriad spray packs that are sold in shops and hardware stores; flammable liquids, which, again, relate largely to the huge variety of paints, resins and solvents etc; pesticides; herbicides; cleaners; and acids. The process for the safe management of dangerous goods involves the screening of dangerous goods manifests to identify those high-hazard dangerous goods which are intended to be exported and which may require additional safety controls, such as the set-up of firefighting equipment whilst in the port. This category is closely monitored, and the dangerous goods that fall into this category are typically solid sodium cyanide, solid ammonium nitrate and petroleum fuels. (2) No licensing provision is applicable specifically to the port handling component of a dangerous goods export operation. Manufacturers and transporters have specific obligations under the state’s dangerous goods legislation for the packaging, labelling, storage and transport of dangerous goods, with some associated licensing provisions. Exporters, shippers and port operators are required to comply with the Dangerous Goods Safety (Goods in Ports) Regulations 2007. (3) The port of Fremantle does not have an independent classification system for dangerous goods. Dangerous goods are proclaimed under the Dangerous Goods Safety Act 2004, to which the applicable legislation mentioned in answer (2) is subsidiary. The origins of the classification system for dangerous goods are the United Nations criteria that applies internationally. The minister understands that the lead to be exported through Fremantle is classified as class 6.1 dangerous goods under this criteria.
(3) Does the port of Fremantle have a classification system for such goods; if so, what would be the classification for the lead in the form in which it is intended to be exported through the port of Fremantle? The PRESIDENT : Before I give the call to the parliamentary secretary, I point out that under the temporary order, question time finishes at 5.00 pm precisely. If it is a long answer, the parliamentary secretary should please use her discretion. Hon ADELE FARINA replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. The minister has provided the following reply — (1) It is important to note that the majority of dangerous goods handled in the port of Fremantle include aerosols, covering the myriad spray packs that are sold in shops and hardware stores; flammable liquids, which, again, relate largely to the huge variety of paints, resins and solvents etc; pesticides; herbicides; cleaners; and acids. The process for the safe management of dangerous goods involves the screening of dangerous goods manifests to identify those high-hazard dangerous goods which are intended to be exported and which may require additional safety controls, such as the set-up of firefighting equipment whilst in the port. This category is closely monitored, and the dangerous goods that fall into this category are typically solid sodium cyanide, solid ammonium nitrate and petroleum fuels. (2) No licensing provision is applicable specifically to the port handling component of a dangerous goods export operation. Manufacturers and transporters have specific obligations under the state’s dangerous goods legislation for the packaging, labelling, storage and transport of dangerous goods, with some associated licensing provisions. Exporters, shippers and port operators are required to comply with the Dangerous Goods Safety (Goods in Ports) Regulations 2007. (3) The port of Fremantle does not have an independent classification system for dangerous goods. Dangerous goods are proclaimed under the Dangerous Goods Safety Act 2004, to which the applicable legislation mentioned in answer (2) is subsidiary. The origins of the classification system for dangerous goods are the United Nations criteria that applies internationally. The minister understands that the lead to be exported through Fremantle is classified as class 6.1 dangerous goods under this criteria.
The PRESIDENT : Before I give the call to the parliamentary secretary, I point out that under the temporary order, question time finishes at 5.00 pm precisely. If it is a long answer, the parliamentary secretary should please use her discretion. Hon ADELE FARINA replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. The minister has provided the following reply — (1) It is important to note that the majority of dangerous goods handled in the port of Fremantle include aerosols, covering the myriad spray packs that are sold in shops and hardware stores; flammable liquids, which, again, relate largely to the huge variety of paints, resins and solvents etc; pesticides; herbicides; cleaners; and acids. The process for the safe management of dangerous goods involves the screening of dangerous goods manifests to identify those high-hazard dangerous goods which are intended to be exported and which may require additional safety controls, such as the set-up of firefighting equipment whilst in the port. This category is closely monitored, and the dangerous goods that fall into this category are typically solid sodium cyanide, solid ammonium nitrate and petroleum fuels. (2) No licensing provision is applicable specifically to the port handling component of a dangerous goods export operation. Manufacturers and transporters have specific obligations under the state’s dangerous goods legislation for the packaging, labelling, storage and transport of dangerous goods, with some associated licensing provisions. Exporters, shippers and port operators are required to comply with the Dangerous Goods Safety (Goods in Ports) Regulations 2007. (3) The port of Fremantle does not have an independent classification system for dangerous goods. Dangerous goods are proclaimed under the Dangerous Goods Safety Act 2004, to which the applicable legislation mentioned in answer (2) is subsidiary. The origins of the classification system for dangerous goods are the United Nations criteria that applies internationally. The minister understands that the lead to be exported through Fremantle is classified as class 6.1 dangerous goods under this criteria.
Hon ADELE FARINA replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. The minister has provided the following reply — (1) It is important to note that the majority of dangerous goods handled in the port of Fremantle include aerosols, covering the myriad spray packs that are sold in shops and hardware stores; flammable liquids, which, again, relate largely to the huge variety of paints, resins and solvents etc; pesticides; herbicides; cleaners; and acids. The process for the safe management of dangerous goods involves the screening of dangerous goods manifests to identify those high-hazard dangerous goods which are intended to be exported and which may require additional safety controls, such as the set-up of firefighting equipment whilst in the port. This category is closely monitored, and the dangerous goods that fall into this category are typically solid sodium cyanide, solid ammonium nitrate and petroleum fuels. (2) No licensing provision is applicable specifically to the port handling component of a dangerous goods export operation. Manufacturers and transporters have specific obligations under the state’s dangerous goods legislation for the packaging, labelling, storage and transport of dangerous goods, with some associated licensing provisions. Exporters, shippers and port operators are required to comply with the Dangerous Goods Safety (Goods in Ports) Regulations 2007. (3) The port of Fremantle does not have an independent classification system for dangerous goods. Dangerous goods are proclaimed under the Dangerous Goods Safety Act 2004, to which the applicable legislation mentioned in answer (2) is subsidiary. The origins of the classification system for dangerous goods are the United Nations criteria that applies internationally. The minister understands that the lead to be exported through Fremantle is classified as class 6.1 dangerous goods under this criteria.
I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. The minister has provided the following reply — (1) It is important to note that the majority of dangerous goods handled in the port of Fremantle include aerosols, covering the myriad spray packs that are sold in shops and hardware stores; flammable liquids, which, again, relate largely to the huge variety of paints, resins and solvents etc; pesticides; herbicides; cleaners; and acids. The process for the safe management of dangerous goods involves the screening of dangerous goods manifests to identify those high-hazard dangerous goods which are intended to be exported and which may require additional safety controls, such as the set-up of firefighting equipment whilst in the port. This category is closely monitored, and the dangerous goods that fall into this category are typically solid sodium cyanide, solid ammonium nitrate and petroleum fuels. (2) No licensing provision is applicable specifically to the port handling component of a dangerous goods export operation. Manufacturers and transporters have specific obligations under the state’s dangerous goods legislation for the packaging, labelling, storage and transport of dangerous goods, with some associated licensing provisions. Exporters, shippers and port operators are required to comply with the Dangerous Goods Safety (Goods in Ports) Regulations 2007. (3) The port of Fremantle does not have an independent classification system for dangerous goods. Dangerous goods are proclaimed under the Dangerous Goods Safety Act 2004, to which the applicable legislation mentioned in answer (2) is subsidiary. The origins of the classification system for dangerous goods are the United Nations criteria that applies internationally. The minister understands that the lead to be exported through Fremantle is classified as class 6.1 dangerous goods under this criteria.
(1) It is important to note that the majority of dangerous goods handled in the port of Fremantle include aerosols, covering the myriad spray packs that are sold in shops and hardware stores; flammable liquids, which, again, relate largely to the huge variety of paints, resins and solvents etc; pesticides; herbicides; cleaners; and acids. The process for the safe management of dangerous goods involves the screening of dangerous goods manifests to identify those high-hazard dangerous goods which are intended to be exported and which may require additional safety controls, such as the set-up of firefighting equipment whilst in the port. This category is closely monitored, and the dangerous goods that fall into this category are typically solid sodium cyanide, solid ammonium nitrate and petroleum fuels. (2) No licensing provision is applicable specifically to the port handling component of a dangerous goods export operation. Manufacturers and transporters have specific obligations under the state’s dangerous goods legislation for the packaging, labelling, storage and transport of dangerous goods, with some associated licensing provisions. Exporters, shippers and port operators are required to comply with the Dangerous Goods Safety (Goods in Ports) Regulations 2007. (3) The port of Fremantle does not have an independent classification system for dangerous goods. Dangerous goods are proclaimed under the Dangerous Goods Safety Act 2004, to which the applicable legislation mentioned in answer (2) is subsidiary. The origins of the classification system for dangerous goods are the United Nations criteria that applies internationally. The minister understands that the lead to be exported through Fremantle is classified as class 6.1 dangerous goods under this criteria.
(2) No licensing provision is applicable specifically to the port handling component of a dangerous goods export operation. Manufacturers and transporters have specific obligations under the state’s dangerous goods legislation for the packaging, labelling, storage and transport of dangerous goods, with some associated licensing provisions. Exporters, shippers and port operators are required to comply with the Dangerous Goods Safety (Goods in Ports) Regulations 2007. (3) The port of Fremantle does not have an independent classification system for dangerous goods. Dangerous goods are proclaimed under the Dangerous Goods Safety Act 2004, to which the applicable legislation mentioned in answer (2) is subsidiary. The origins of the classification system for dangerous goods are the United Nations criteria that applies internationally. The minister understands that the lead to be exported through Fremantle is classified as class 6.1 dangerous goods under this criteria.
(3) The port of Fremantle does not have an independent classification system for dangerous goods. Dangerous goods are proclaimed under the Dangerous Goods Safety Act 2004, to which the applicable legislation mentioned in answer (2) is subsidiary. The origins of the classification system for dangerous goods are the United Nations criteria that applies internationally. The minister understands that the lead to be exported through Fremantle is classified as class 6.1 dangerous goods under this criteria.
(2) What licensing provisions have to be met by exporters of dangerous goods? (3) Does the port of Fremantle have a classification system for such goods; if so, what would be the classification for the lead in the form in which it is intended to be exported through the port of Fremantle? The PRESIDENT : Before I give the call to the parliamentary secretary, I point out that under the temporary order, question time finishes at 5.00 pm precisely. If it is a long answer, the parliamentary secretary should please use her discretion. Hon ADELE FARINA replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. The minister has provided the following reply — (1) It is important to note that the majority of dangerous goods handled in the port of Fremantle include aerosols, covering the myriad spray packs that are sold in shops and hardware stores; flammable liquids, which, again, relate largely to the huge variety of paints, resins and solvents etc; pesticides; herbicides; cleaners; and acids. The process for the safe management of dangerous goods involves the screening of dangerous goods manifests to identify those high-hazard dangerous goods which are intended to be exported and which may require additional safety controls, such as the set-up of firefighting equipment whilst in the port. This category is closely monitored, and the dangerous goods that fall into this category are typically solid sodium cyanide, solid ammonium nitrate and petroleum fuels. (2) No licensing provision is applicable specifically to the port handling component of a dangerous goods export operation. Manufacturers and transporters have specific obligations under the state’s dangerous goods legislation for the packaging, labelling, storage and transport of dangerous goods, with some associated licensing provisions. Exporters, shippers and port operators are required to comply with the Dangerous Goods Safety (Goods in Ports) Regulations 2007. (3) The port of Fremantle does not have an independent classification system for dangerous goods. Dangerous goods are proclaimed under the Dangerous Goods Safety Act 2004, to which the applicable legislation mentioned in answer (2) is subsidiary. The origins of the classification system for dangerous goods are the United Nations criteria that applies internationally. The minister understands that the lead to be exported through Fremantle is classified as class 6.1 dangerous goods under this criteria.
(3) Does the port of Fremantle have a classification system for such goods; if so, what would be the classification for the lead in the form in which it is intended to be exported through the port of Fremantle? The PRESIDENT : Before I give the call to the parliamentary secretary, I point out that under the temporary order, question time finishes at 5.00 pm precisely. If it is a long answer, the parliamentary secretary should please use her discretion. Hon ADELE FARINA replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. The minister has provided the following reply — (1) It is important to note that the majority of dangerous goods handled in the port of Fremantle include aerosols, covering the myriad spray packs that are sold in shops and hardware stores; flammable liquids, which, again, relate largely to the huge variety of paints, resins and solvents etc; pesticides; herbicides; cleaners; and acids. The process for the safe management of dangerous goods involves the screening of dangerous goods manifests to identify those high-hazard dangerous goods which are intended to be exported and which may require additional safety controls, such as the set-up of firefighting equipment whilst in the port. This category is closely monitored, and the dangerous goods that fall into this category are typically solid sodium cyanide, solid ammonium nitrate and petroleum fuels. (2) No licensing provision is applicable specifically to the port handling component of a dangerous goods export operation. Manufacturers and transporters have specific obligations under the state’s dangerous goods legislation for the packaging, labelling, storage and transport of dangerous goods, with some associated licensing provisions. Exporters, shippers and port operators are required to comply with the Dangerous Goods Safety (Goods in Ports) Regulations 2007. (3) The port of Fremantle does not have an independent classification system for dangerous goods. Dangerous goods are proclaimed under the Dangerous Goods Safety Act 2004, to which the applicable legislation mentioned in answer (2) is subsidiary. The origins of the classification system for dangerous goods are the United Nations criteria that applies internationally. The minister understands that the lead to be exported through Fremantle is classified as class 6.1 dangerous goods under this criteria.
The PRESIDENT : Before I give the call to the parliamentary secretary, I point out that under the temporary order, question time finishes at 5.00 pm precisely. If it is a long answer, the parliamentary secretary should please use her discretion. Hon ADELE FARINA replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. The minister has provided the following reply — (1) It is important to note that the majority of dangerous goods handled in the port of Fremantle include aerosols, covering the myriad spray packs that are sold in shops and hardware stores; flammable liquids, which, again, relate largely to the huge variety of paints, resins and solvents etc; pesticides; herbicides; cleaners; and acids. The process for the safe management of dangerous goods involves the screening of dangerous goods manifests to identify those high-hazard dangerous goods which are intended to be exported and which may require additional safety controls, such as the set-up of firefighting equipment whilst in the port. This category is closely monitored, and the dangerous goods that fall into this category are typically solid sodium cyanide, solid ammonium nitrate and petroleum fuels. (2) No licensing provision is applicable specifically to the port handling component of a dangerous goods export operation. Manufacturers and transporters have specific obligations under the state’s dangerous goods legislation for the packaging, labelling, storage and transport of dangerous goods, with some associated licensing provisions. Exporters, shippers and port operators are required to comply with the Dangerous Goods Safety (Goods in Ports) Regulations 2007. (3) The port of Fremantle does not have an independent classification system for dangerous goods. Dangerous goods are proclaimed under the Dangerous Goods Safety Act 2004, to which the applicable legislation mentioned in answer (2) is subsidiary. The origins of the classification system for dangerous goods are the United Nations criteria that applies internationally. The minister understands that the lead to be exported through Fremantle is classified as class 6.1 dangerous goods under this criteria.
Hon ADELE FARINA replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. The minister has provided the following reply — (1) It is important to note that the majority of dangerous goods handled in the port of Fremantle include aerosols, covering the myriad spray packs that are sold in shops and hardware stores; flammable liquids, which, again, relate largely to the huge variety of paints, resins and solvents etc; pesticides; herbicides; cleaners; and acids. The process for the safe management of dangerous goods involves the screening of dangerous goods manifests to identify those high-hazard dangerous goods which are intended to be exported and which may require additional safety controls, such as the set-up of firefighting equipment whilst in the port. This category is closely monitored, and the dangerous goods that fall into this category are typically solid sodium cyanide, solid ammonium nitrate and petroleum fuels. (2) No licensing provision is applicable specifically to the port handling component of a dangerous goods export operation. Manufacturers and transporters have specific obligations under the state’s dangerous goods legislation for the packaging, labelling, storage and transport of dangerous goods, with some associated licensing provisions. Exporters, shippers and port operators are required to comply with the Dangerous Goods Safety (Goods in Ports) Regulations 2007. (3) The port of Fremantle does not have an independent classification system for dangerous goods. Dangerous goods are proclaimed under the Dangerous Goods Safety Act 2004, to which the applicable legislation mentioned in answer (2) is subsidiary. The origins of the classification system for dangerous goods are the United Nations criteria that applies internationally. The minister understands that the lead to be exported through Fremantle is classified as class 6.1 dangerous goods under this criteria.
I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. The minister has provided the following reply — (1) It is important to note that the majority of dangerous goods handled in the port of Fremantle include aerosols, covering the myriad spray packs that are sold in shops and hardware stores; flammable liquids, which, again, relate largely to the huge variety of paints, resins and solvents etc; pesticides; herbicides; cleaners; and acids. The process for the safe management of dangerous goods involves the screening of dangerous goods manifests to identify those high-hazard dangerous goods which are intended to be exported and which may require additional safety controls, such as the set-up of firefighting equipment whilst in the port. This category is closely monitored, and the dangerous goods that fall into this category are typically solid sodium cyanide, solid ammonium nitrate and petroleum fuels. (2) No licensing provision is applicable specifically to the port handling component of a dangerous goods export operation. Manufacturers and transporters have specific obligations under the state’s dangerous goods legislation for the packaging, labelling, storage and transport of dangerous goods, with some associated licensing provisions. Exporters, shippers and port operators are required to comply with the Dangerous Goods Safety (Goods in Ports) Regulations 2007. (3) The port of Fremantle does not have an independent classification system for dangerous goods. Dangerous goods are proclaimed under the Dangerous Goods Safety Act 2004, to which the applicable legislation mentioned in answer (2) is subsidiary. The origins of the classification system for dangerous goods are the United Nations criteria that applies internationally. The minister understands that the lead to be exported through Fremantle is classified as class 6.1 dangerous goods under this criteria.
(1) It is important to note that the majority of dangerous goods handled in the port of Fremantle include aerosols, covering the myriad spray packs that are sold in shops and hardware stores; flammable liquids, which, again, relate largely to the huge variety of paints, resins and solvents etc; pesticides; herbicides; cleaners; and acids. The process for the safe management of dangerous goods involves the screening of dangerous goods manifests to identify those high-hazard dangerous goods which are intended to be exported and which may require additional safety controls, such as the set-up of firefighting equipment whilst in the port. This category is closely monitored, and the dangerous goods that fall into this category are typically solid sodium cyanide, solid ammonium nitrate and petroleum fuels. (2) No licensing provision is applicable specifically to the port handling component of a dangerous goods export operation. Manufacturers and transporters have specific obligations under the state’s dangerous goods legislation for the packaging, labelling, storage and transport of dangerous goods, with some associated licensing provisions. Exporters, shippers and port operators are required to comply with the Dangerous Goods Safety (Goods in Ports) Regulations 2007. (3) The port of Fremantle does not have an independent classification system for dangerous goods. Dangerous goods are proclaimed under the Dangerous Goods Safety Act 2004, to which the applicable legislation mentioned in answer (2) is subsidiary. The origins of the classification system for dangerous goods are the United Nations criteria that applies internationally. The minister understands that the lead to be exported through Fremantle is classified as class 6.1 dangerous goods under this criteria.
(2) No licensing provision is applicable specifically to the port handling component of a dangerous goods export operation. Manufacturers and transporters have specific obligations under the state’s dangerous goods legislation for the packaging, labelling, storage and transport of dangerous goods, with some associated licensing provisions. Exporters, shippers and port operators are required to comply with the Dangerous Goods Safety (Goods in Ports) Regulations 2007. (3) The port of Fremantle does not have an independent classification system for dangerous goods. Dangerous goods are proclaimed under the Dangerous Goods Safety Act 2004, to which the applicable legislation mentioned in answer (2) is subsidiary. The origins of the classification system for dangerous goods are the United Nations criteria that applies internationally. The minister understands that the lead to be exported through Fremantle is classified as class 6.1 dangerous goods under this criteria.
(3) The port of Fremantle does not have an independent classification system for dangerous goods. Dangerous goods are proclaimed under the Dangerous Goods Safety Act 2004, to which the applicable legislation mentioned in answer (2) is subsidiary. The origins of the classification system for dangerous goods are the United Nations criteria that applies internationally. The minister understands that the lead to be exported through Fremantle is classified as class 6.1 dangerous goods under this criteria.
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