Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00638:section:192
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00638
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 192
Character Range: 195489–196060

192  Mining licences
 (1) This Part provides for the grant of mining licences over blocks in an offshore area.
 (2) A mining licence may be granted over:
 (a) a vacant standard block (see Division 2); or
 (b) certain blocks that are not vacant (see Division 2); or
 (c) a tender block (see Division 3).
Note 1: A tender block is a block that has been declared available for tender. A standard block is any other block (see sections 19 and 20).
Note 2: A retention or exploration licence holder may apply for a mining licence over the same area or part of the same area.