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Petroleum (Submerged Lands) (Management of Well Operations) Regulations 2004.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
Commonwealth
Document type
Regulation
Date
2004 (2007)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Mineral resources
Keyword
Mining Data collection/reporting Policy/planning Exploration
Geographical area
Oceania
Abstract

The object of these Regulations is to ensure that, for petroleum exploration, appraisal and production in an adjacent area: (a) the design of downhole activities is in accordance with good oil-field practice; and (b) downhole activities are carried out in accordance with an accepted well operations management plan; and (c) risks are identified and managed in accordance with sound engineering principles and good oil-field practice. A titleholder that wishes to carry out a well activity for which

Full text
English
Website
www.austlii.edu.au

References - Legislation

Implements

Petroleum (Submerged Lands) Act, 1967.

Legislation | Australia | 1967 (2007)

Keyword: Oil, Maritime zone, Exploration, Mining, Transport/storage, Environmental planning, Environmental standards, Protected area, Royalties/fees, Institution, Authorization/permit, Coastal zone management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage (Resource Management and Administration) Regulations 2011.

Legislation | Australia | 2011 (2016)

Keyword: Ozone layer, Mining, Oil, Transport/storage, Data collection/reporting, Natural gas, Exploration, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX