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Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 2009.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
Queensland
Document type
Legislation
Date
2009 (2020)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to facilitate greenhouse gas geological storage.
Subject
Energy
Keyword
Basic legislation Natural gas Renewable energy Enforcement/compliance Environmental planning Climate change Policy/planning
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Abstract

The main purpose of this Act, consisting of 447 sections divided into eight Chapters, is to help reduce the impact of greenhouse gas emissions on the environment, principally by facilitating the process called greenhouse gas geological storage, also called greenhouse gas storage (GHG storage) by providing for the granting of authorities (called GHG authorities) to explore for or use underground geological formations or structures to store carbon dioxide, or carry out related activities; and creating a regulatory system for the carrying out of activities relating to GHG authorities. The Act also ensures the minimization of conflict with other land uses; constructive consultation with people affected by the activities; appropriate compensation for owners or occupiers of land adversely affected by the activities; and a responsible land and resource management.

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

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Greenhouse Gas Storage Regulation, 2010.

Legislation | Australia | 2010 (2019)

Keyword: Natural gas, Renewable energy, Enforcement/compliance, Environmental planning, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Greenhouse Gas Storage Regulation 2021.

Legislation | Australia | 2021

Keyword: Natural gas, Renewable energy, Enforcement/compliance, Environmental planning, Climate change, Emissions, Financing, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Mineral and Energy Resources (Common Provisions) Act 2014.

Legislation | Australia | 2014 (2018)

Keyword: Environmental planning, Authorization/permit, Mining, Enforcement/compliance, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Indigenous peoples, Policy/planning, Concession

Source: FAO, FAOLEX