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Petroleum (Submerged Lands) Act 1981.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
Northern Territory
Document type
Legislation
Date
1983 (2018)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to make provision with respect to the exploration for and the exploitation of the petroleum resources, and certain other resources, of certain submerged lands adjacent to the coasts of the Northern Territory and for other purposes.
Subject
Mineral resources, Sea
Keyword
Oil Exploration Mining Transport/storage Environmental planning Environmental standards Protected area Royalties/fees Authorization/permit Policy/planning Standards Protection of environment Maritime zone
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force on 14 February 1983.
Abstract

This Act, consisting of 170 sections divided into four Parts and completed by two Schedules, provides for the exploration and exploitation of petroleum resources in submerged lands adjacent to the coasts of the Northern Territory. It provides for the administration of relevant Commonwealth acts in the area affected by this Act and for the protection of traditional rights in the areas to which this Act applies (Part I). The Act regulates mining for petroleum including exploration permits, retention leases, production licences, pipeline licences, fees and royalties and defines requirements for environmental protection and pollution control in mining and transport operations (Part II); under section 137B, for the purpose of protecting a well, structure or equipment, the minister may create safety zones. The Act also provides for the conservation of the Australian Geodetic Datum, i.e. reference frame for defining geographic coordinates, to determine the position of blocks and certain other areas.

Full text
English
Website
legislation.nt.gov.au

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Petroleum (Submerged Lands) Regulations.

Legislation | Australia | 1987 (2013)

Keyword: Oil, Authorization/permit, Continental shelf, Maritime zone

Source: FAO, FAOLEX