Updating the Health and Safety in Employment (Pipelines) Regulations 1999 to reflect current industry standards

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Submissions closed: 04 February 2022, 5pm

The government is seeking feedback on their response to one of the recommendations of the Auckland Fuel Supply Disruption Inquiry, following the rupture of the Refinery to Auckland Pipeline (RAP) in September 2017.

In response to the rupture of the Refinery to Auckland Pipeline (RAP) in September 2017, the Auckland Fuel Supply Disruption Inquiry provided recommendations to better protect RAP and other similar infrastructure in the future.

A key recommendation from the Inquiry was to update the Health and Safety in Employment (Pipelines) Regulations 1999 (the Regulations) so that the legal requirements relating to pipeline operations match current industry standards, which Government has accepted. This consultation document seeks your feedback on Government’s response to this recommendation.

Last updated: 09 December 2021