386Scope of directions

386 Scope of directions

386 Scope of directions

(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.

(2) Without limiting subsection (1), directions may be given in relation to:

(a) the control of offshore exploration or mining activities, and

(b) the conservation and protection of the mineral resources in coastal waters, and

(c) the remedying of:

(i) damage caused to the seabed or subsoil in coastal waters by offshore exploration or mining activities, or

(ii) damage caused by the escape of substances as a result of offshore exploration or mining activities, and

(d) the protection of the environment, and

(e) the keeping of records and samples, and

(f) the giving of records and samples to the Minister for inspection, and

(g) the making of returns.

Note—

For “offshore exploration or mining activities” see section 5.

(3) For the purposes of subsection (2), the control of offshore exploration or mining activities extends to the control of:

(a) the construction, maintenance and operation of installations used in or for use in exploration or mining activities in coastal waters, and

(b) the flow or discharge of fluids arising from exploration or mining activities in coastal waters, and

(c) the safety, health and welfare of persons working in offshore exploration or mining activities, and

(d) the maintenance of structures, equipment and property used in or for use in offshore exploration or mining activities.

Note—

For “offshore exploration or mining activities” see section 5.