28Exemption from obligation to prepare and lodge reports: section 97C (2) (b)

28 Exemption from obligation to prepare and lodge reports: section 97C (2) (b)

28 Exemption from obligation to prepare and lodge reports: section 97C (2) (b)

(Former clause 16H of 2007 Reg)

(1) For the purposes of section 97C (2) (b) of the Act, the Secretary may, by order published in the Gazette, exempt any person, class of persons, petroleum title or class of petroleum titles from a requirement to prepare and lodge a report under clause 21, 22, 23 or 24.

(2) The holder of a petroleum title may apply to the Secretary for an exemption from a requirement to prepare and lodge a report under section 97C of the Act.

(3) An application for an exemption 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 reason for seeking the exemption.

(4) On receipt of an application for an exemption the Secretary may—

(a) grant an exemption, or

(b) refuse the application.

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