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Geothermal Energy Resources Regulations 2016.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
Victoria
Document type
Regulation
Date
2016
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Energy, Mineral resources
Keyword
Energy conservation/energy production Authorization/permit Renewable energy Environmental planning Royalties/fees Policy/planning Exploration
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Entry into force notes
These Regulations enter into force on 4 April 2016.
Abstract

These Regulations, consisting of 39 sections divided into eight Parts, aim to the following issues: (a) to provide for the elimination and minimisation, so far as is practicable, of risks to public safety, the environment, land, property or infrastructure involved in undertaking geothermal energy operations; and (b) to prescribe requirements for operation plans; and (c) to prescribe various administrative matters, fees and other requirements authorised by the Act. These Regulations are made under section 169 of the Geothermal Energy Resources Act 2005. The Regulations are divided as follows: Preliminary (Part 1); Exempt operations (Part 2); Extraction licences (Part 3); Development plans (Part 4); Operation plan (Part 5); Reporting (Part 6); Geothermal energy register (Part 7); Administrative matters and fees (Part 8).

Full text
English
Website
www.legislation.vic.gov.au

References - Legislation

Implements

Geothermal Energy Resources Act 2005.

Legislation | Australia | 2005 (2018)

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Authorization/permit, Renewable energy, Exploration, Indigenous peoples

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Geothermal Energy Resources Regulations 2006.

Legislation | Australia | 2006 (2013)

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Authorization/permit, Renewable energy, Environmental planning, Policy/planning, Exploration

Source: FAO, FAOLEX