Guidance notes

Guidance notes on the storage, transport and agricultural use of Ammonium Nitrate

Important Note:  ammonium nitrate has been banned in Tasmania for agricultural, horticultural and domestic use.

 Ammonium Nitrate Guidance Note 1 - Transport

These guidance notes are designed for businesses that transport ammonium nitrate. This may include manufacturers, the mining industry, agricultural and mining suppliers, importers and exporters.

 Ammonium Nitrate Guidance Note 2 - Storage

These guidance notes are designed for businesses that store any quantity of ammonium nitrate. This may include manufacturers, the mining industry, agricultural and mining suppliers, importers and exporters.

 Ammonium Nitrate Guidance Note 3 - Agricultural Use

These guidance notes apply to primary producers and do not cover the use of ammonium nitrate as a raw material for explosives manufacture.

 Ammonium Nitrate Guidance Note 4 - Siting of New Facilities

This guidance note will provide guidance to regulatory authorities and persons proposing to store ammonium nitrate at new facilities in order to achieve adequate separation distances to off-site facilities in line with community expectations for public safety.