Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 2009
sec.116Continuing effect of GHG permit for permit-related application
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sec.116 Continuing effect of GHG permit for permit-related application
This section applies if other than for subsection (2) , the relevant GHG permit would other than by cancellation under this Act, end before the permit-related application is decided. The GHG permit continues in force for the area the subject of the application until the earlier of the following to happen— the start of the term of the GHG lease; a refusal of the application takes effect; the application is withdrawn. Despite any ending of the program period for the current work program for the GHG permit— the GHG permit is taken to have a work program; and the holder may carry out any authorised activity for the GHG permit. (sec.116-ssec.1) This section applies if other than for subsection (2) , the relevant GHG permit would other than by cancellation under this Act, end before the permit-related application is decided. (sec.116-ssec.2) The GHG permit continues in force for the area the subject of the application until the earlier of the following to happen— the start of the term of the GHG lease; a refusal of the application takes effect; the application is withdrawn. (sec.116-ssec.3) Despite any ending of the program period for the current work program for the GHG permit— the GHG permit is taken to have a work program; and the holder may carry out any authorised activity for the GHG permit.
- (a) the start of the term of the GHG lease;
- (b) a refusal of the application takes effect;
- (c) the application is withdrawn.
- (a) the GHG permit is taken to have a work program; and
- (b) the holder may carry out any authorised activity for the GHG permit.