Schedule 1 Chemicals Regulations (Chemical Weapons Convention)

Marginal note:Cessation of activities

9 In the case of a cessation of the activities authorized by the licence, the licensee shall

• (a) notify the National Authority in writing of the cessation of activities, at least seven days before the activities cease;

• (b) take measures to destroy or transfer the Schedule 1 chemicals immediately after the cessation of activities;

• (c) if it is intended to destroy the Schedule 1 chemicals,

  • (i) notify the National Authority of that intent and of the proposed method of destruction at least seven days before the day on which destruction is proposed to take place,

  • (ii) destroy the Schedule 1 chemical using methods that comply with relevant safety standards and applicable environmental regulations,

  • (iii) provide the National Authority with documentation, no later than 30 days after the cessation of activities, that confirms the destruction, and

  • (iv) bear the costs of the destruction;

• (d) if it is intended to transfer the Schedule 1 chemical,

  • (i) notify the National Authority in writing of the intent to transfer and of the name, address, telephone number and fax number of the recipient of the transfer at least seven days before the day on which the transfer is proposed to take place,

  • (ii) provide the National Authority with documentation, no later than 30 days after the cessation, that confirms the transfer, and

  • (iii) bear the costs of the transfer;

• (e) return the licence to the National Authority no later than 30 days after the cessation of activities;

• (f) ensure that all documents, records and reports related to the licence are retained at the facility for five years after the cessation of activities; and

• (g) if a facility ceases to exist within five years after the cessation of activities, provide the National Authority with a copy of all documents, records and reports related to the licence as soon as practicable.