Pipelines Act 2005
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5 Definitions
In this Act—
amend in relation to the conditions of a licence, includes adding conditions to, and removing conditions from, the licence;
apparatus and works in relation to a pipe or system of pipes, includes—
(a) apparatus for inducing or facilitating the flow or movement of anything through the pipe or system of pipes;
(b) apparatus or structures for giving protection or support to the pipe or system of pipes;
(c) apparatus for transmitting information or instruction with regard to the operation of the pipe or system of pipes;
(d) apparatus and facilities required to maintain the pipe or system of pipes;
(e) apparatus or facilities permitting the addition of anything to or removal of anything from the pipe or system of pipes to facilitate flow;
(f) apparatus and facilities required for the inspection or safe operation of the pipe or system of pipes;
(g) prime movers for the operation of any apparatus or works mentioned in paragraph (a) or (e);
S. 5 def. of applicant inserted by No. 68/2014 s. 72(a).
applicant means a person who has lodged an application for a licence to construct and operate a pipeline;
S. 5 def. of approved consultation information substituted by No. 68/2014 s. 72(b).
approved consultation information—
(a) in relation to a proposed pipeline, means the information to be provided to owners and occupiers that is included in an approved consultation plan for that pipeline;
(b) in relation to a proposed significant alteration of the route of a pipeline, means the information to be provided to owners and occupiers that is included in an approved consultation plan for that alteration;
S. 5 def. of approved consultation plan substituted by No. 68/2014 s. 72(c).
approved consultation plan means a consultation plan approved under Division 1 of Part 4 or Division 6 of Part 5;
construction, in relation to a pipeline, includes the placing or testing of the pipeline;
Crown land means land that is, or that is by any Act deemed to be, unalienated land of the Crown, and includes—
(a) land of the Crown that is reserved permanently or temporarily by or under any Act; and