Under Regulation 88(1) of the Dangerous Goods Safety (Storage and Handling on Non-explosives) Regulations 2007 (the Regulations), a person must not operate a dangerous goods pipeline to carry dangerous goods unless the pipeline is registered.
A pipeline registration is required to operate a pipeline used to convey dangerous goods that is greater than 60 millimeters in diameter and which:
- is not wholly located on a licensed dangerous goods site, or
- connects two adjoining licensed dangerous goods sites.
A pipeline does not have to be registered if:
- it is on, and does not leave a licensed dangerous goods site; or
- transverses two adjacent licensed dangerous goods sites, and is wholly contained within the two licences; or
- has an internal diameter of less than 60 mm, or
- the Petroleum Pipelines Act 1969, Petroleum (Submerged Lands) Act 1982, or Gas Standards Act 1972 applies to the pipeline.
Major hazard facility (MHF) notification
If a pipeline is not part of an existing major hazard facility and has a capacity greater than the critical quantity of Schedule 1 substances then the operator must notify the department’s Chief Dangerous Goods Officer.
Notifying that critical quantity of Schedule 1 substances will be exceeded: Form
If a pipeline is situated on or connected to a place that could be a major hazard facility, the requirement to register a pipeline will depend on whether the place is determined to be a major hazard facility.
Who can apply?
Registration is granted to the owner of the dangerous goods pipeline. Failure to provide the required documentation will delay processing of applications. Most applications are dealt with within approximately 30 business days.
Learn more about dangerous goods pipeline registration requirements.