18 AUGUST 2005

NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE, No. 130

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Authorities and Other Agencies of State Notices

Environmental Risk Management Authority

Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996

Notice of Intention to Apply for Approval of Code of Practice

Pursuant to section 79 of the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996, the Environmental Risk Management Authority (ERMA New Zealand) gives notice that APD Limited intends to apply for the approval of the Code of Practice for the Design and Construction of Vertical Cylindrical Above Ground Thermoplastic Stationary Tanks for the Storage of Hazardous Liquids with Class 6, 8 and 9 Hazard Classifications.

This code specifies requirements for thermoplastic above ground vertical cylindrical stationary tanks which store toxic, corrosive or ecotoxic liquids that are not flammable.

Under clause 8 (2) (h) of Schedule 8 to the Hazardous Substances (Dangerous Goods and Scheduled Toxic Substances) Transfer Notice 2004, above ground stationary tanks for hazardous liquids must be designed and constructed in accordance with one of the Standards listed in paragraphs 8 (2) (a)-(g) of that Schedule or a code of practice approved by the authority under section 79 of the Act.

Written submissions in relation to the approval of this code can be made by mail, facsimile or email to the contacts below.

Submissions close on 16 September 2005.

A copy of the code can be inspected at the Auckland Office of APD Limited (4/298 Neilson Street, Penrose), or at the Wellington Office of ERMA New Zealand (Level One, BP House, 20 Customhouse Quay).

The standards referenced in the code are available for purchase from Standards New Zealand.

ROB FORLONG, Chief Executive, ERMA New Zealand.

Code of Practice Submissions: Hazardous Substances Group, ERMA New Zealand, P.O. Box 131, Wellington. Facsimile: (04) 914 0433. Email: dginfo@ermanz.govt.nz

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Land Transport New Zealand

Land Transport Act 1998

Notice of Proposed Land Transport Rule: Work Time and Logbooks

In accordance with section 161 (2) of the Land Transport Act 1998, Land Transport New Zealand, on behalf of the Minister of Transport, gives notice of his intention to make a Rule concerning work time and logbook use requirements for commercial and heavy vehicle drivers, and advises that draft Land Transport Rule: Work Time and Logbooks (Rule 62001) is now available for public comment.

This proposed rule:

• establishes a framework for managing driver fatigue;
• gives effect to the limits on work time prescribed by the Land Transport Act;
• defines the use of logbooks to record and monitor work time;
• outlines the process for applying to establish an alternative fatigue management scheme;
• consolidates and clarifies existing legal requirements, and proposes changes aimed at increasing safety.

A copy of the draft Rule may be obtained by calling the Land Transport New Zealand Help Desk on freephone 0800 699 000 or by visiting our web site: www.landtransport.govt.nz/consultation/work-time/

The draft Rule is also available for viewing at Land Transport New Zealand’s regional offices.

A copy of the draft Rule has been made available to groups and individuals who have expressed an interest in the Rule.

Submissions on draft Land Transport Rule: Work Time and Logbooks close on 7 October 2005.

For further information, contact the Rules Team, Land Transport New Zealand, P.O. Box 2840, Wellington.

Dated at Wellington this 15th day of August 2005.

ANGELA DUNCAN, Manager Rules.

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New Zealand Parole Board

Parole Act 2002

Notice of Publication of Annual Report—New Zealand Parole Board

Pursuant to section 119 of the Parole Act 2002, the report of the New Zealand Parole Board for the year to 30 June 2005 has been published.

Copies of the report are available from the New Zealand Parole Board, P.O. Box 939, Wellington. Telephone: (04) 495 8423. Email: info@paroleboard.govt.nz

From 19 August 2005, the report will be available on-line at: www.paroleboard.govt.nz

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Securities Commission

Public Finance Act 1989

Notice of Publication of Annual Report—Securities Commission

Pursuant to section 44 of the Public Finance Act 1989, the Minister of Commerce hereby gives notice that the