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DANGEROUS GOODS: APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF ROAD TANK VEHICLE DESIGN ABN for Tax Invoice Purposes: 30841 387 271

1. APPLICANT (PERSON OR COMPANY MAKING THE SUBMISSION) Full Name or Company Name

Trading As (If applicable)

ABN / ACN

Address Postcode

Telephone (BH) Telephone (AH) Mobile

Facsimile Email

2. TANK / VEHICLE MANUFACTURER If this is a joint application please show all parties

Name

Address Postcode

Telephone (BH) Telephone (AH) Mobile

Facsimile Email

3. TANK DETAILS Tank Capacity

Number of Compartments

Tank Material

Tank Intended to be used Australia Wide? Yes No

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4. PRESSURE VESSEL REGISTRATION If the tank is also a pressure vessel, provide the relevant Pressure Vessel Design Registration Number issued by the relevant Authority (e.g. NSW WorkCover) and attach evidence.

5. DESCRIPTION OF THE DANGEROUS GOODS Class(es) / Division of Dangerous Goods to be carried

Maximum Specific Gravity (liquids)

6. DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED TO BE SUBMITTED WITH YOUR APPLICATION

Tank Design Compliance Assessment Compliance reports for each applicable Standard must be submitted using the templates found on the OEH website.

Evidence of Other Approvals or Standards For example, in the case of an LPG Tanker, documentation showing the vessel is compliant with AS1210-SAA Unfired Pressure Vessels Code and certificate of design registration issued by WorkCover.

Technical Drawings Please submit a copy of all drawings of tank and vehicle showing the means by which the tank is to form part of, or be attached to the vehicle (note: photographs are also acceptable).

7. ENGINEER’S DECLARATION I certify that I have examined the design and find that it is in accordance with the requirements of the Australian Dangerous Goods Code and the relevant parts of AS2809 or other Standards, as detailed in the attached compliance reports.

Standards

Name of Professional Engineer Date of Examination

Qualification of Professional Engineer (include full title and tertiary education provider)

Signature of examining engineer

Address Postcode

Telephone Number

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8. APPLICANTS DECLARATION I declare to the best of my knowledge that the information provided in this application and in documents supporting this application is true and correct.

Signature of Applicant Date

Print Name

9. CONTACT DETAILS FOR ENQUIRIES Submit this form, payment and supporting documentation, including compliance report statements to: Chemicals and Radiation Licensing, Level 21, Office of Environment and Heritage, PO BOX A290, Sydney South NSW 1232 Email: d.goods@environment.nsw.gov.au

GENERAL GUIDANCE FOR SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION This guidance sheet has been produced to assist an applicant to successfully complete an application for approval for a dangerous goods road tank vehicle design. BACKGROUND INFORMATION The 7th edition of the Australian Dangerous Goods Code (ADG7) states that the design of a tank that forms part of, or is used on a tank vehicle must be approved by the Competent Authority before it can be used for the transport of dangerous goods. The Competent Authority in NSW is the EPA. The Office of Environment and Heritage (OEH) exercises statutory functions and powers in the name of the EPA. In order to obtain a design approval, an applicant must demonstrate that the vehicle complies with the relevant parts of Australian Standards (see table below) by completing the appropriate compliance report templates. Standard Type of Dangerous Goods AS2809 Part 1

Part 1 applies to all road tank vehicles, in addition to the requirements of the applicable Part 2 – 6 according to the type of goods.

AS2809 Part 2

Flammable Liquids

AS2809 Part 3

Liquefied Compressed Gases. For anhydrous ammonia also include AS/NZS2022 report.

AS2809 Part 4

Toxic or Corrosive Liquids The correct type of tank (1 – 5) under this part should be selected according to the properties of the dangerous goods to be transported.

AS2809 Part 5

Bitumen-based products

AS2809 Part 6

Cryogenic Gases and Liquids

AS/NZS2022 Anhydrous ammonia

Storage and handling. Section 4 Tanks for transportation. This report is required in addition to AS2809.3

In addition, any pressure vessel that forms part of the tank vehicle design must comply with AS1210 and must have a pressure vessel design registration number.

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SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION In applying for approval the applicant must: • Complete and submit all sections of the design application form attached to this guidance

sheet; • Submit all supporting required documentation (for example, for pressure vessels, the design

registration issued by WorkCover); • Submit separate compliance report statements for each applicable part of AS2809 (or other

Standards) using the templates located on the OEH website; • Ensure application form has been signed off by a 1Professional Engineer; • Submit overall layout plans/ drawings of the vehicle with the vessel attached, along with any

relevant photographs. Drawings must outline the required measurements for compliance to the applicable standards (for example: road and cabin to tank clearances, stability angle etc); and

• Include payment of $341. Payment may be made by cheque or money order made payable to The Office of Environment and Heritage. To pay by credit card (Visa/ Mastercard only) please call (02) 9995 5974 or email d.goods@environment.nsw.gov.au. Please do not send cash.

Applications can be submitted by writing to: Chemicals and Radiation Licensing, Level 21, Office of Environment and Heritage, PO BOX A290, Sydney South NSW 1232 Or by emailing: d.goods@environment.nsw.gov.au

APPROVALS Once a design is approved a dangerous goods vehicle design approval number will be issued. This approval number must be included in a compliance plate fixed to a road tank vehicle in accordance with section 6.9.2.2 of ADG7. It is acknowledged that multiple units of the exact design may be manufactured; however, when any change is proposed to an approved design, it must be submitted for a new design approval. Note: The approval number should not be confused with a pressure vessel design registration number that is issued by WorkCover NSW (or relevant authority in other jurisdictions). For more information on pressure vessel registration see the WorkCover website (www.workcover.nsw.gov.au). A design approval for a vehicle that may be used in other jurisdictions will be referred to the Competent Authorities Panel for national recognition. BEFORE SENDING YOU APPLICATION Before sending you application, ensure that the following have been completed and are attached:

Signed application form

Compliance reports for each applicable Standard (using templates provided)

Plans, drawings and photos

Specifications and technical information

For pressure vessels – the design registration documentation

A cheque or money order for the required fee, or payment made via credit card

1 A professional engineer is classified as having, OR being eligible for, membership of Engineers Australia in the occupational category of Professional Engineer at the grade of Member. The requirements for membership of Engineers Australia in the occupational category of Professional Engineer at the grade of Member are; completion of four or more years of an accredited or recognised Bachelor of Engineering degree and a minimum three years of work experience at an appropriate level. See www.engineersaustralia.org.au for more information on accredited degrees and memberships.