Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations(1) The following conditions apply to each blasting permit:
(a) only authorised explosives may be used for a blasting operation authorised by the permit;
(b) the permit-holder must establish and maintain a safety management system (including a blast plan) for the blasting operation authorised by the permit;
(c) the shotfirer for the operation must hold a shotfirer licence authorising the use of the explosives stated in the blast plan for the purpose stated in the blast plan;
(d) the exclusion zone as set out in the blast plan must be maintained for the blasting site;
(e) the permit-holder must—
(i) comply with the obligations imposed directly on the permit-holder under this part; and
(ii) ensure that this part is complied with in relation to the use of explosives for any blasting operation conducted under the authority of the permit.
Note A licensee who fails to comply with a condition of the licence may commit an offence against the Act, s 63 (Failure to comply with conditions of licence).
(2) If a person holds a shotfirer licence as well as a blasting permit, an obligation that applies to the person under this part in either capacity is taken to be a condition of both the licence and the permit.