Greenhouse Gas Geological Sequestration Act 2008
27Procedure if initial invitation does not result in the granting of a permit
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27 Procedure if initial invitation does not result in the granting of a permit
(1) The Minister may invite further applications for an exploration permit for an area if—
(a) no applications are received in response to an invitation made under section 22 for that area; or
(b) the Minister refuses to grant an exploration permit to any applicant who responded to such an invitation; or
(c) no applicant who responded to such an invitation is willing to accept the grant of the exploration permit by the Minister.
(2) Sections 22(2), 23, 25 and 26 apply to applications made in response to an invitation under subsection (1).
(3) If more than one application is received, the Minister must consider the applications in the order in which they were received.