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Petroleum and Geothermal Energy Resources (Hydraulic Fracturing) Regulations 2017.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
Western Australia
Document type
Regulation
Date
2017 (2021)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Mineral resources, Water
Keyword
Mining Protection of environment Water conservation zone Freshwater pollution Pollution control Public health Potable water
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Abstract

Thee Regulations prohibit hydraulic fracturing in certain areas of the State; these include the metropolitan region; the Peel region; the South West region; the Dampier Peninsula hydraulic fracturing ban area; a national park as defined in the Conservation and Land Management Act 1984 section 3; a public drinking water source area; an area that is within 2 km of a public drinking water source area; an iconic natural heritage place. Exception is made for existing petroleum authority area for which is establish a moratorium period.

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

References - Legislation

Implements

Petroleum and Geothermal Energy Resources Act 1967.

Legislation | Australia | 1967 (2020)

Keyword: Oil, Energy conservation/energy production, Natural gas, Exploration, Mining, Royalties/fees, Inspection, Authorization/permit, Indigenous peoples

Source: FAO, FAOLEX