21Key objects of work program

21 Key objects of work program

(1) In addition to the requirements set out in section 148, the key objects of the work program applying to the holder of an exploration permit are—

(a) to establish the characteristics and the extent of any underground geological storage formation in the permit area; and

(b) to assess the feasibility of injecting a greenhouse gas substance into an underground geological storage formation; and

(c) to assess the suitability of an underground geological storage formation for the permanent storage of a greenhouse gas substance; and

(d) to ensure that greenhouse gas sequestration exploration is carried out in a manner that—

(i) protects the integrity of the underground geological storage formation; and

(ii) protects public health and the environment from the impact of greenhouse gas sequestration exploration.

(2) The holder of an exploration permit must ensure that the key objects of the work program specified in subsection (1) are achieved to the maximum extent that is practicable.

Division 2—Procedure for obtaining permits