Offshore Minerals Act 1994
306Variation of conditions
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306 Variation of conditions
(1) If a works licence holder requests the Designated Authority in writing to vary a licence condition, the Joint Authority may vary the condition. (2) If a Designated Authority gives: (a) a direction under section 387; or (b) an approval, consent or exemption under the regulations; to a works licence holder, the Joint Authority may vary a licence condition to the extent necessary to avoid inconsistency between the licence conditions and the direction, approval, consent or exemption. (3) The Joint Authority may vary a licence condition subject to whatever conditions the Joint Authority thinks appropriate. (4) If the Joint Authority varies a licence condition, the Designated Authority must give the licence holder a written notice that: (a) informs the holder of the variation; and (b) specifies the conditions which have been varied; and (c) specifies any conditions to which the variation is subject.