This order is the Imports and Exports (Asbestos-containing Products) Prohibition Order 2016.

This order comes into force on 1 October 2016.

In this order, unless the context otherwise requires,—

The importation of an asbestos-containing product is prohibited unless the importation is authorised by a permit.

However, subclause (1) does not apply if the product—

The EPA may grant a permit authorising the importation of an asbestos-containing product.

The EPA must not grant a permit unless the applicant satisfies the EPA that—

The EPA may impose any conditions on a permit it considers appropriate.

A permit remains in force for 12 months from the date it is granted or any shorter period stated in it (unless it is revoked before then under section 3BA of the Imports and Exports (Restrictions) Act 1988).

The following fees are payable to the EPA in relation to an application for a permit:

The assessment fee is payable only if—

The assessment fee is $116 for each hour worked after the criteria in subclause (2)(a) and (b) have been met (with part-hours to be charged on a proportional basis).

The fees prescribed by this clause are exclusive of any goods and services tax.

In this clause, hours worked means hours or part-hours of work carried out in respect of the application by the EPA’s employees, agents, or board members.