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2022-39 - Water Circulation Systems

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NEW BRUNSWICK
REGULATION 2022-39
under the
Public Health Act
(O.C. 2022-180)
Filed June 30, 2022
Under section 68 of the Public Health Act, the Lieutenant-Governor in Council makes the following Regulation:
Citation
1 This Regulation may be cited as the Water Circulation Systems Regulation – Public Health Act.
Definitions
2 The following definitions apply in this Regulation.
“Act” means the Public Health Act. (Loi)
“cooling system” means one or more cooling towers that share one or more components of their superstructure and includes all components, process instruments and appurtenances through which water flows or comes into contact with the cooling tower, including biocide, anti-scaling and anti-corrosion chemical applicators, valves, pumps, the tower superstructure, condensers and heat exchangers, and any other related components.(système de refroidissement)
“cooling tower” includes an evaporative condenser and fluid cooler. (tour de refroidissement)
Water circulation system
3A cooling system is prescribed for the purposes of the definition “water circulation system” under section 1 of the Act.
Application fee
4(1)Subject to subsection (2), effective April 1, 2023, the application fee for a licence to operate a water circulation system is $450 for each cooling tower in the system that is the subject of the application.
4(2)In the case of an initial application for a licence, an application fee under subsection (1) is reduced by
(a) 25 % for a licence issued between July 1 and September 30, inclusive,
(b) 50 % for a licence issued between October 1 and December 31, inclusive, and
(c) 75 % for a licence issued between January 1 and March 31, inclusive.
Issuance of licence
5 The Minister shall issue a licence to operate a water circulation system if the Minister is satisfied that an applicant has fulfilled all the requirements of the Act and the regulations in relation to an application for a licence.
Cooling tower identification number
6(1)When the Minister issues a licence under section 5, the Minister shall assign an identification number to each cooling tower in the water circulation system that is the subject of the licence.
6(2)The holder of the licence shall display on each cooling tower the assigned identification number on a sign or plate that is
(a) no less than 20 cm by 25 cm in size,
(b) securely fastened in a clearly visible location, and
(c) constructed of a durable, weather-resistant material.
Updating of information
7(1)An applicant or holder of a licence, as the case may be, shall provide the Minister with updated information at least five days before any change in the information provided in the initial application or as subsequently updated.
7(2)Despite subsection (1), the holder of a licence shall advise the Minister of any change in the ownership of the building in which the water circulation system is located at least 30 days before the change.
Renewal of licence
8 The holder of a licence who applies to renew a licence shall pay the fee required under subsection 4(1) at the time of application and ensure that all the information provided in the initial application or subsequently updated is accurate.
Suspension or revocation of licence
9(1)The Minister may suspend or revoke a licence if the Minister is satisfied that the licence holder has violated or failed to comply with any provision of the Act or this Regulation.
9(2)The suspension of a licence may be subject to conditions.
9(3)The Minister may reinstate a licence that has been suspended if the licence holder has complied with the conditions of the suspension.
Duration of licence
10 Every licence expires on March 31 unless it has been suspended or revoked in the interim.
Licence not transferable
11 A licence is not transferable.
Commencement
12This Regulation comes into force on August 1, 2022.