Applying for dangerous goods exemption, determination or approval

Prospective applicants should contact the department before submitting an application to ensure it is necessary and addresses the subject in the most appropriate manner.

The form provided may be used to apply for an exemption, determination or approval. It is essential that the items listed are addressed in sufficient detail for the application to be processed and a decision made. Additional information may be requested from the applicant if the detail is insufficient.

For national dangerous goods land transport determinations, please check the register of the Competent Authorities Panel (CAP) as these also apply under Western Australian law.

 

Exemptions may be requested by anyone for review and a decision by the Chief Officer or Minister as appropriate.

• Refer to rr. 7 and 8 of the Dangerous Goods Safety (General) Regulations 2007 for more details.
• Part 4 of the Dangerous Goods Safety Act 2004.
• Part 15 of Dangerous Goods Safety (Road and Rail Transport of Non-Explosives) Regulations 2007.

Transport exemptions outside Western Australia

Where a transport exemption is requested for national effect or beyond Western Australia’s border, the exemption must be considered and reviewed by the Competent Authority Panel (CAP), which is a national body.

The application form can be requested by emailing dgsb@dmirs.wa.gov.au.

The Chief Officer may make determinations in respect to dangerous goods, packaging, vehicles routes, times and other matters.

Refer to rr. 17, 18, 19 and 20 of the Dangerous Goods Safety (Road and Rail Transport of Non-Explosives) Regulations 2007 for greater detail.

An approval in respect of:

• training courses
• design of packaging
• overpacks
• segregation devices
• methods of segregation
• emergency information

can be requested in writing from the Chief Dangerous Goods Officer.

Refer to rr. 15, 55, 56, 59, 137, 138, 162 and 194 of the Dangerous Goods Safety (Road and Rail Transport of Non-Explosives) Regulations 2007 for greater detail.

There is a separate approvals process for those seeking to be an approved responder to dangerous goods incidents or approved training provider for dangerous goods transport.

• Applying for approval of responders to dangerous goods transport emergencies
• Applying for approval as a training provider for dangerous goods transport

Application fee

See a Schedule of fees and charges for the approval fee.

The completed and signed application form must be accompanied by any supporting documentation.

This can be emailed to:

cso@dmirs.wa.gov.au

Or mailed to:

Dangerous Goods Licensing
Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety
Locked Bag 100
East Perth WA 6892

Or lodged in person:

303 Sevenoaks Street (entrance via Grose Avenue)
Cannington WA 6107

For any enquiries please contact Dangerous Goods Licensing
Phone: (08) 6251 2300
Email: cso@dmirs.wa.gov.au