Greenhouse Gas Geological Sequestration Act 2008
40Approval of injection testing plan
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40 Approval of injection testing plan
(1) Subject to section 41, the Minister may approve an injection testing plan if he or she is satisfied that the proposed injection testing—
(a) will not present a risk to public health or the environment; and
(b) will not present a significant risk of contaminating or sterilising other resources in the permit area.
(2) The Minister may approve an injection testing plan under this section subject to any conditions that he or she considers necessary.
(3) The Minister may refer an injection testing plan to an independent panel or any relevant public authority for a recommendation concerning acceptance of the plan.