Has the Chief Officer classified the site as a major hazard facility?
If the Chief Officer decides to classify the site as a major hazard facility (MHF), then the notice to the operator advising of the decision must include a statement advising that the operator must have an approved safety report for the site before the following: • If more than the critical quantity of Schedule 1 substances is at the place – the day specified in the notice; or • If more than the critical quantity of Schedule 1 substances is likely to be at the place – the date when the critical quantity is expected to be at the place for the first time • If notification of an intended change has been given under regulation 15(3) – the day when the notifiable change occurs. Step 2. Preparing a safety report provides guidance on notifiable information; risk assessment; and the safety management system. Operators of a site classified as a major hazard facility should consider the time required to complete the safety report approval process when submitting the notification. Consultation be
