16Simplified outline of this Part

16 Simplified outline of this Part

For any operations to be carried on in relation to an identified greenhouse gas storage formation specified in a greenhouse gas injection licence, an approved site plan must be in force in relation to the formation, and the licensee must comply with the plan.

A draft site plan must meet certain criteria. The responsible Commonwealth Minister must decide whether to approve draft site plans, and may withdraw the approval of approved site plans in certain circumstances.

Approved site plans must be reviewed periodically. The responsible Commonwealth Minister may also request the review of approved site plans in certain circumstances.

Draft variations of approved site plans must be prepared in certain circumstances. The responsible Commonwealth Minister must decide whether to approve draft variations.

Offences and civil penalties apply in relation to contravening the requirements of this Part.