Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2018L01248:reg:5
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2018L01248
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 5
Character Range: 2120–3402

5  Definitions
Note: A number of expressions used in this instrument are defined in the Act, including the following:
(a) Designated Authority;
(b) exploration;
(c) holder;
(d) licence;
(e) licence area;
(f) offshore area;
(g) sample.
  In this instrument:
Act means the Offshore Minerals Act 1994.
geological data includes:
 (a) geological maps, profiles and drill logs prepared in connection with geological exploration; and
 (b) the results of geotechnical, geochemical, geophysical, mineralogical and sedimentological investigation undertaken on samples.
geophysical data includes:
 (a) bathymetric, gravitational, magnetic, navigational and seismic measurements; and
 (b) data collected by means of sidescan sonar, sidescan radar, or a sub‑bottom profiler.
relevant Designated Authority, for a licence, means the Designated Authority for the offshore area in which the licence area is located.
return period, for a licence, means a period:
 (a) beginning:
 (i) on the day the licence comes into force; or
 (ii) on an anniversary of the day the licence comes into force; and
 (b) ending:
 (i) at the end of 12 months beginning on the day the period begins; or
 (ii) if the licence ceases to be in force before the end of that 12 months—on the last day the licence is in force.