Petroleum Regulations 2021
24Prescribed factors for accepting or varying an operation plan
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24 Prescribed factors for accepting or varying an operation plan
(1) For the purposes of section 161(1D) of the Act, the following are prescribed factors—
(a) whether the Minister is satisfied that the holder of the authority will implement effective rehabilitation measures for the petroleum operation;
(b) whether the Minister is satisfied that the holder of the authority will consult effectively with any relevant persons or organisations over the life of the petroleum operation;
(c) whether the Minister is satisfied that the holder of the authority has identified the key risks and impacts of the petroleum operation;
(d) whether the Minister is satisfied that the risks and impacts of the petroleum operation will be adequately mitigated.
(2) For the purposes of section 163(3) of the Act, the Minister must take into account the following factors in considering an application to vary an operation plan—
(a) whether the Minister is satisfied that the holder of the authority will implement effective rehabilitation measures for the petroleum operation;
(b) whether the Minister is satisfied that the holder of the authority will consult effectively with any relevant persons or organisations over the life of the petroleum operation;
(c) whether the Minister is satisfied that the holder of the authority has identified the key risks and impacts of the petroleum operation;
(d) whether the Minister is satisfied that the risks and impacts of the petroleum operation will be adequately mitigated.