(1)  The regulator may exempt a person or class of persons from compliance with any of these regulations.

(2)  The exemption may be granted on the regulator's own initiative or on the written application of 1 or more persons.

(3)  This regulation is subject to the limitations set out in this Part.

(4)  This regulation does not apply to an exemption from –

(a) a provision requiring a person to hold a high risk work licence; or

(b) a provision of Chapter 9 relating to a major hazard facility or proposed major hazard facility.

Note

A decision to refuse to grant an exemption is a reviewable decision (see regulation 676 ).