Greenhouse Gas Geological Sequestration Act 2008
42Contamination or sterilisation of a resource
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42 Contamination or sterilisation of a resource
(1) This section applies if, in the opinion of the Minister, the proposed injection testing will present a significant risk of contaminating or sterilising other resources within the permit area but will not present a risk to public health or the environment.
(2) Despite section 40(1)(b), the Minister may approve the plan if—
(a) the holder of an exploration permit has consent to undertake the work proposed in the plan from any holder of a resource authority in the permit area if the resource for which they hold an authority is likely to be contaminated or sterilised; or
(b) in the opinion of the Minister, approval of the plan is in the public interest.