Offshore Minerals Act 1998
sec.197Application for mining lease over vacant standard sub-block
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sec.197 Application for mining lease over vacant standard sub-block
A person may apply to the Minister for a mining lease over a standard sub-block that is vacant. A standard sub-block is vacant if no exploration permit, mineral development licence or mining lease is in force over the sub-block. The application must not cover more than 20 sub-blocks. If the application is for a tenure over a group of sub-blocks, the sub-blocks must form a discrete area. (sec.197-ssec.1) A person may apply to the Minister for a mining lease over a standard sub-block that is vacant. (sec.197-ssec.2) A standard sub-block is vacant if no exploration permit, mineral development licence or mining lease is in force over the sub-block. (sec.197-ssec.3) The application must not cover more than 20 sub-blocks. (sec.197-ssec.4) If the application is for a tenure over a group of sub-blocks, the sub-blocks must form a discrete area.