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Energy Pipelines Act 1981
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34 Construction to comply with prescribed standards
(1) Subject to subsections (2) and (3) but notwithstanding any other
requirement of this Part, a pipeline shall be constructed in
accordance with the prescribed standards, specifications and
conditions and such other standards, specifications and conditions
as are specified in the licence in respect of the pipeline.
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(2) Where there is a conflict between a prescribed standard or
specification and a standard or specification specified in the licence
in respect of a pipeline, the latter shall prevail.
(3) Where there is a conflict between a prescribed standard or
specification, or a standard or specification specified in the licence
in respect of the pipeline, and a direction given under section 40(1)
to the licensee, the direction shall prevail.