Western Australian Current Regulations

FISH RESOURCES MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS 1995 - REG 103

103 .         Incinerators, construction and use of

        (1)         An incinerator for the disposal of waste —

            (a)         must be constructed in a manner which allows combustion to occur in an efficient manner; and

            (b)         if constructed wholly or partly of mesh, must be made using a mesh of not more than 50 mm; and

            (c)         must be sited —

                  (i)         in an area approved in writing by a fisheries officer; and

                  (ii)         so that correct use does not cause smoke to become a nuisance.

        (2)         An operator who uses an incinerator must ensure —

            (a)         that the incinerator is cleaned after use to avoid leaving unburnt residues to remain or smoulder; and

            (b)         that the incinerator is not used before noon, or such other time as is determined by a fisheries officer.

        Penalty: $500.