130Requirement to nominate blocks as a location

#### 130 Requirement to nominate blocks as a location Requirement to nominate (1) If: (a) the Joint Authority is of the opinion that a petroleum exploration permittee is entitled to nominate a block or blocks under subsection 129(1) or (2); and (b) the permittee has not done so; the Joint Authority may, by written notice given to the permittee, require the permittee to nominate the block or blocks within: (c) 90 days after the day on which the notice was given; or (d) such longer period, not more than 180 days after the day on which the notice was given, as the Joint Authority allows. (2) The Joint Authority may allow a longer period under paragraph (1)(d) only on written application made by the permittee within the period of 90 days mentioned in paragraph (1)(c). Consequences of non‑compliance (3) If the permittee does not comply with the requirement, the Joint Authority may, by written notice given to the permittee, nominate the block or blocks for declaration as a location.