214Alteration or removal of pipeline constructed in breach of this Act

214 Alteration or removal of pipeline constructed in breach of this Act

(a) the construction of a pipeline is started, continued or completed in breach of this Act; or

(b) a pipeline is altered or reconstructed in breach of this Act.

(2) The Minister may, by written notice given to whichever of the following persons is applicable—

(a) if the construction of the pipeline has been completed—the owner of the pipeline;

(b) if the construction of the pipeline has not been completed—the person for whom the pipeline is being constructed—

direct the person—

(c) to make specified alterations to the pipeline; or

(d) to move the pipeline to a specified place in the offshore area; or

(e) to remove the pipeline from the offshore area—

within the period specified in the direction.

(3) The period specified in the direction must be reasonable.

(4) If a person does not comply with a direction under subsection (2) within—

(a) the period specified in the direction; or

(b) such longer period as the Minister allows—

(5) The Minister may allow a longer period under subsection (4)(b) only on written application made by the person referred to in subsection (4) within the period specified in the direction.

(6) Costs and expenses incurred by the Minister under subsection (4) are—

(a) a debt due to the State by the person referred to in that subsection; and

Division 2—Obtaining a pipeline licence