sec.386Scope of directions

sec.386 Scope of directions

The Minister may give a direction under section 387 or 392 if it is necessary or convenient to do so to carry out or give effect to this Act or the regulations. Without limiting subsection (1) , directions may be given about— the control of offshore exploration or mining activities; and the conservation and protection of the mineral resources in coastal waters; and the remedying of damage caused— to the seabed or subsoil in coastal waters by offshore exploration or mining activities; or by the escape of substances as a result of offshore exploration or mining activities; and the protection of the environment; and the keeping of records and samples; and the giving of records and samples to the Minister for inspection; and the making of returns. For offshore exploration or mining activities see the dictionary. For subsection (2) , the control of offshore exploration or mining activities extends to the control of— the construction, maintenance and operation of installations used in or for use in exploration or mining activities in coastal waters; and the flow or discharge of fluids arising from exploration or mining activities in coastal waters; and the safety, health and welfare of persons working in offshore exploration or mining activities; and the maintenance of structures, equipment and property used in or for use in offshore exploration or mining activities. For offshore exploration or mining activities see the dictionary. (sec.386-ssec.1) The Minister may give a direction under section 387 or 392 if it is necessary or convenient to do so to carry out or give effect to this Act or the regulations. (sec.386-ssec.2) Without limiting subsection (1) , directions may be given about— the control of offshore exploration or mining activities; and the conservation and protection of the mineral resources in coastal waters; and the remedying of damage caused— to the seabed or subsoil in coastal waters by offshore exploration or mining activities; or by the escape of substances as a result of offshore exploration or mining activities; and the protection of the environment; and the keeping of records and samples; and the giving of records and samples to the Minister for inspection; and the making of returns. For offshore exploration or mining activities see the dictionary. (sec.386-ssec.3) For subsection (2) , the control of offshore exploration or mining activities extends to the control of— the construction, maintenance and operation of installations used in or for use in exploration or mining activities in coastal waters; and the flow or discharge of fluids arising from exploration or mining activities in coastal waters; and the safety, health and welfare of persons working in offshore exploration or mining activities; and the maintenance of structures, equipment and property used in or for use in offshore exploration or mining activities. For offshore exploration or mining activities see the dictionary.