22Alteration of pipeline in emergency

22 Alteration of pipeline in emergency

22 Alteration of pipeline in emergency

A licensee for a pipeline must—

(a) give written notice to the Secretary about work carried out in an emergency that results in the permanent alteration of the pipeline, and

(b) give the notice as soon practicable after the work is completed.

Maximum penalty—

(a) for a corporation—10,000 penalty units, or

(b) for an individual—2,000 penalty units.

Note—

See the Act, section 11(3) for additional requirements that may apply if an alteration is made in an emergency.

s 22: Am 2025 (675), Sch 1[19].