17Conditions of licence

17 Conditions of licence (1) A licence may be granted subject to such conditions as the Minister thinks fit and specifies in the licence. (2) Without limiting the generality of subsection (1), the conditions referred to in that subsection may include conditions that the licensee shall: (a) within such time as is specified in an instrument in writing served on him by the Minister and before commencing the construction of the pipeline specified in the licence, lodge with the Minister security in such amount, not exceeding $50,000 or such other amount as is prescribed, and in such manner and form, and from such persons, as approved by the Minister and specified in the notice; (b) complete the construction of, and commence to operate, the pipeline within the period specified in the licence; (c) take such measures as the Minister, by instrument in writing served on the licensee, requires to be taken within the time specified in the notice, with respect to the conservation and protection of the flora, fauna, fish, fisheries and scenic attractions, and features of architectural, archaeological, historical or geological interest and the reinstatement, levelling, regrassing, reforesting and contouring of any land which may be damaged or deleteriously affected by the licensee; and (d) take the measures specified in the licence for the purpose of minimising the impact of the grant of the licence on native title rights and interests. Energy Pipelines Act 1981 22