Western Australian Repealed Regulations

This legislation has been repealed.

ESPERANCE PORT AUTHORITY REGULATIONS 1969 - REG 162

162 .         Liquids derived from petroleum, coal or shale may be pumped after sunset, in certain cases

        (1)         With the written approval of the Port Authority, liquids derived from petroleum, coal or shale may be pumped to or from a vessel after sunset, if — 

            (a)         every pipeline, hose, valve and other appliance is coupled and pumping is commenced at least one hour before sundown; and

            (b)         adequate lighting of an approved type is provided to the satisfaction of the Port Authority.

        (2)         Where pumping operations are continued after sundown, pipelines and hoses shall not, without the express permission of the Port Authority, be uncoupled until the hours of daylight, and then only in the presence of a representative of the Port Authority.

        (3)         Except as provided by this regulation, liquids derived from petroleum, coal or shale shall not be pumped to or from a vessel, after sunset.