34Construction to comply with prescribed standards

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. Energy Pipelines Act 1981 35 (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.