98Contamination or sterilisation of a resource

98 Contamination or sterilisation of a resource

(1) This section applies if, in the opinion of the Minister, the proposed injection and permanent storage of the greenhouse gas substance will present a significant risk of contaminating or sterilising other resources within the licence area but will not present a risk to public health or the environment.

(2) Despite section 96(1)(b), the Minister may approve the plan if—

(a) the injection and monitoring licence holder has consent to undertake the work proposed in the plan from any holder of a resource authority in the licence 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.