27Extension of time to lodge reports: section 97C (2) (b)

27 Extension of time to lodge reports: section 97C (2) (b)

27 Extension of time to lodge reports: section 97C (2) (b)

(Former clause 16H of 2007 Reg)

(1) The holder of a petroleum title may apply to the Secretary for an extension of the period during which a report must be lodged under clause 21 (2), 22 (2), 23 (2) or 24 (2).

(2) An application for an extension must be lodged with the Secretary not less than 30 days before the date the report is required to be lodged and must contain the following information—

(a) the authority number or other identifying code for the petroleum title,

(b) the name of the holder of the petroleum title,

(c) the period of the extension sought,

(d) the reason for seeking the extension.

(3) On receipt of an application for an extension the Secretary may—

(a) grant an extension of the time by which a report must be lodged, or

(b) refuse the application.

(4) The Secretary must advise the applicant of the determination in writing within 21 days after receipt of the application.