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Pipelines Act 2005.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
Victoria
Document type
Legislation
Date
2005 (2014)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Energy, Mineral resources
Keyword
Oil Transport/storage Authorization/permit Indigenous peoples
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 1 April 2007.
Abstract

This Act, consisting of 14 Parts and completed by two Schedules, concerns the ownership, use, construction, maintenance and operation of pipelines in Victoria. The main purpose of this Act is to re-enact with amendments the laws relating to the construction and operation of pipelines in Victoria. The Act provides for pipeline licence process (Part 5), access to land to carry out pipeline operations (Part 6), construction and operation of pipelines (Parts 7 and 8), management plans (Part 9), and rehabilitation and compensation (Part 10). The objectives of this Act are: to facilitate the development of pipelines for the benefit of Victoria; to create an effective, efficient and flexible regulatory system for the construction and operation of pipelines; to establish sound consultative processes relating to the construction and operation of pipelines; to establish processes to determine the most efficient and suitable route for each pipeline; to protect the public from environmental, health and safety risks resulting from the construction and operation of pipelines; to ensure that pipelines are constructed and operated in a way that minimises adverse environmental impacts and has regard for the need for sustainable development.

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

References - Legislation

Repeals

Pipelines Act 1967.

Legislation | Australia | 1967 (2005)

Keyword: Oil, Transport/storage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Pipelines Regulations 2007.

Legislation | Australia | 2007 (2015)

Keyword: Oil, Transport/storage, Environmental planning, Royalties/fees, Data collection/reporting, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Pipelines Regulations 2017.

Legislation | Australia | 2017

Keyword: Oil, Transport/storage, Environmental planning, Royalties/fees, Data collection/reporting, Access-to-information, Authorization/permit, Standards, Environmental fees/charges, Environmental standards, Offences/penalties, Policy/planning, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Energy Resources Legislation Amendment Act 2010.

Legislation | Australia | 2010

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Oil, Exploration, Minerals, Mining, Indigenous peoples

Source: FAO, FAOLEX