Petroleum (Onshore) Regulation 2016
10Variation of work programs
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10 Variation of work programs
10 Variation of work programs
(Former clause 10 of 2007 Reg)
(1) The holder of a petroleum title who wishes to vary the work program in force in respect of the title must lodge a submission with the Minister providing adequate details of the variation proposed to be made and setting out the reasons for making it.
(2) The Minister may approve of the variation if the Minister is satisfied that there is just and sufficient cause for making the variation and if the revised work program meets the Minister’s requirements.
(3) The variation becomes effective when the Minister signifies approval of it by a notice in writing served on the holder of the title.
(4) The Minister’s approval of a variation may also, to any extent the Minister considers necessary or convenient, vary the requirements of this Part in so far as it applies to the holder of the title concerned.