Criteria for Determining Validity Periods for Poisons Permits, Regulations, 2003 (5763-2003)

This is an unofficial translation. The binding version is the official Hebrew text. Readers are consequently advised to consult qualified professional counsel before making any decision in connection with the enactment, which is here presented in translation for their general information only. Hazardous Substances Regulations (Criteria for Determining Validity Period of Permits), 5763-2003 By the power vested in me under Sections 3(d), 10(1) and 12 of the Hazardous Substances Law, 5753-1993 (hereinafter – “the Law”), after consultation with the Minister of Health, the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, the Minister of Welfare and the Minister of Industry, Trade and Labor under Section 13 of the Law, and with the approval of the Knesset Internal Affairs and the Environment Committee under Section 21A(a) of “Basic Law: The Knesset” and Section 2(b) of the Penal Law, 5737-1977, I hereby make the following Regulations: Purpose 1. The purpose of these regulations is to determine criteria for the validity period of permits. Definitions 2. In these Regulations – "Level" – level of grading for the purpose of determining the validity period of a permit, as specified in regulation 3; “Permit” – Hazardous Material Permit, as defined in the Law; “Hazardous substance”, “Supervisor” and “Occupation” – as defined in the Law; “Hazardous substances groups” – groups of the hazardous substances as determined in a publication of the United Nations Organization – “Recommendation on the Transport of Dangerous Goods: Model Regulations” – also known as “the Orange Book”, in its most updated version, a copy of which can be reviewed by the public at the Hazardous Substances Division at the Ministry of Environmental Protection in Jerusalem or at the Information and Operation Center of the Ministry of Environmental Protection, during customary work hours. Validity period of permit 3. a) The validity period of a permit to deal with hazardous materials in the quantities, business types and activity types as specified in Tables A and B of the Schedule, shall be in accordance with the levels specified below and noted in column B of the said Tables: 1) For one year – Level A; 2) For two years – Level B; 3) For three years or more – Level C; 4) For a period of less than one year, under the Appointed Supervisor’s decision – for a one-time occupation, with a duration of less than one year. b) The classification into levels, in relation to subsection (1) to (3) shall be determined as follows: 1) The level shall be initially determined according to Table A of the Schedule; 2) It Table A does not provide an appropriate classification, the level shall be determined according to Table B of the Schedule. 3) If a certain occupation fits more than one level in each Table in the Schedule, the stricter level among them shall be determined. Commencement 4. These regulations shall enter into force thirty days after their date of publication. Schedule (Regulation 3) Table A Classification by types of Hazardous Materials, Business and Activity types and Quantity Column A Column B Types of Hazardous Materials Level A Level B Level C Anhydrous Ammonia In a quantity of over 5 Tons In a quantity of 1–5 Tons In a quantity of under 1 Ton Arsenic, Phosphaite, Silane or any other Gas with an IDLH value of less than 50 parts per For every quantity million Liquefied petroleum gas, natural gas (tank farms) Bulk containers in a total quantity of over 25 Tons Bulk containers in a total quantity of up to 25 Tons Home containers in a capacity of up to 50Kg each, and a total quantity of over 100 Tons Home containers in a capacity of up to 50Kg each, and a total quantity of over 100 Tons Odorless liquefied petroleum gas, Propylene In a quantity of over 10 Tons In a quantity of 1–10 Tons In a quantity of under 1 Ton Fuel (tank farm) In a capacity of over 200,000 Tons In a capacity of under 200,000 Tons diphenylmethane diisocyanate (MDI) Toluene-2,4-diisocyanate (TDI) In a quantity of over 30 Tons In a quantity of 3 –30 Tons In a quantity of under 3 Tons Tionile chloride In a quantity of over 1 Ton In a quantity of 100-1000Kg In a quantity of under 100Kg Chlorine gas In a quantity of over 1 Ton In a quantity of under 1 Ton Lithium batteries In a quantity of over 10 Tons In a quantity of 3 –10 Tons In a quantity of under 3 Tons Business types Refineries and Petrochemical Industries For every quantity Steam Power Plants For every quantity Gas Turbines For every quantity Ammunition and Explosives’ Production Plant For every quantity Leather-tanning Plant For every quantity Plywood Plant For every quantity Textile Plant For every quantity Food Plant For every quantity Plastic Products’ Plant For every quantity Bonded Warehouses For every quantity Site for Treatment, Neutralizing or Recycling of Toxic Waste In a quantity of over 1000 Ton In a quantity of under 1000 Ton Hospital, Clinic or other Medical Institution For every quantity Research Institute, including in Academic Institutes For every quantity Laboratory which does not belong to a research institute For every quantity Photo Lab For every quantity Printing Press For every quantity Laundromat, Dry Cleaning For every quantity Swimming Pool Chlorine Gas quantity of over 1 Ton Chlorine Gas quantity of under 1 Ton, or Liquid Bromine, or Chlorine dioxide Production In liquid chlorine, solid Chlorine and Bromine Activity Types Water Disinfection Chlorine Gas quantity of over 1 Ton Chlorine Gas quantity of under 1 Ton, or Liquid Bromine, or Chlorine dioxide Production In liquid chlorine, solid Chlorine and Bromine Soil Disinfection In a quantity of over 10 Tons In a quantity of 2 –10 Tons In a quantity of under 2 Tons Storage of Toxic Substances in Seaports or Airports For every quantity Metal Plating, including Galvanization, Printed Circles, Surface Treatments for Metals and Anodization For every quantity Gas Production For every quantity Metal Casting For every quantity Battery Production and Storage, without recycling For every quantity Jewelry Production For every quantity Pesticide Storage In a quantity of over 25 Tons In a quantity of 2 –25 Tons In a quantity of under 2 Tons Sewage Treatment, including Neutralization For every quantity Artificial Ripening of Fruits For every quantity Import, Purchase or Sale (without storage) of Toxic Substances For every quantity Toxic Substances Transfer For every quantity Toxic Waste Transfer For every quantity Pest Control For every quantity Table B Classification by Hazardous Substances Class Column A Column B Nature of Activity and Hazard Classes1 Level A Level B Level C Combustible Gases (Class 2.1) – Storage or Use In a quantity of over 1 Ton In a quantity of 100 -1000Kg In a quantity of under 100Kg Non-Combustible and Non-Toxic Gases (Class 2.2) – Storage or Use For every quantity Toxic Gases (Class 2.3) – Storage or Use In a quantity of over 100Kg In a quantity of under 100Kg Combustible Liquids (Class 3) – Storage or Use In a quantity of over 200 Tons In a quantity of 30 200 Tons In a quantity of under 30 Tons Flammable Solids, spontaneously combustible materials and Wet Toxic Substances (Class 4) – Storage or Use In a quantity of over 1 Ton In a quantity of 100 -1000Kg In a quantity of under 100Kg Oxidizers and Organic Oxides (Class In a quantity of In a quantity of 10 In a quantity of 5) – Storage or Use over 25 Tons -25 Tons under 10 Tons Toxic and Contaminating Materials (Class 6) – Storage or Use In a quantity of over 1 Ton In a quantity of 100 -1000Kg In a quantity of under 100Kg Corrosive Material (Class 8) – Storage or Use a. Acids and Bases b. Others In a quantity of over 10 Tons In a quantity of over 1 Ton In a quantity of 2 – 10 Tons In a quantity of 100 -1000Kg In a quantity of under 2 Tons In a quantity of under 100Kg Materials of Class 9 – Storage or Use For every quantity 1 Where a certain substance has a primary hazard class and secondary hazard class – the determining hazard group shall be the stricter between them.