Offshore Minerals Act 1999
306Variation of conditions
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306 Variation of conditions
306 Variation of conditions
(1) If a works licence holder requests the Minister in writing to vary a licence condition, the Minister may vary the condition.
(2) If the Minister gives:
(a) a direction under section 387, or
(b) an approval, consent or exemption under the regulations,
to a works licence holder, the Minister 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 Minister may vary a licence condition subject to whatever conditions the Minister thinks appropriate.
(4) If the Minister varies a licence condition, the Minister 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.