(1)  In this regulation –

temporary suspension order means a written order, in an approved form, ordering the suspension of blasting for a period not exceeding 48 hours specified in the order.

(2)  The Secretary may, in respect of any blasting, issue the person who has commissioned the blasting with a temporary suspension order if reasonably satisfied that the suspension is necessary to –

(a) enable any urgent or unforeseen contingencies or matters arising from the blasting to be assessed or addressed by any person; or

(b) check on any serious deficiencies or issues that the blasting appears to have brought to light in the blasting plan; or

(c) check on any permissions or insurance.

(3)  A person who is issued with a temporary suspension order under subregulation (2) must comply with that temporary suspension order.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 50 penalty units.

(4)  A temporary suspension order overrides any blasting plan.