Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00828:section:162:p2
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00828
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 162 (pt 2/2)
Character Range: 403667–406054

key petroleum operations under the licence unless the responsible Commonwealth Minister has approved the operations under section 163.
 (11) Despite subsection (2), the condition mentioned in subsection (10) does not need to be specified in the licence.
 (12) If, under section 163, the responsible Commonwealth Minister approves the carrying on of one or more key petroleum operations under a declared petroleum production licence, the responsible Commonwealth Minister may, by written notice given to the licensee, vary the licence by imposing one or more conditions to which the licence is subject.
 (13) A variation of a declared petroleum production licence under subsection (12) takes effect on the day on which notice of the variation is given to the licensee.
 (14) A condition imposed under subsection (12) may require the licensee to ensure that:
 (a) all wells; or
 (b) one or more specified wells;
made in the licence area by any person engaged or concerned in operations authorised by the licence are made in a manner, and to a standard, that will facilitate the plugging or closing off of the wells in a way that restores or maintains the suitability of a part of a geological formation for the permanent storage of greenhouse gas substances.
 (15) Subsection (14) does not limit:
 (a) subsection (12); or
 (b) Part 6.2; or
 (c) Part 6.4.
 (16) If:
 (a) a declared petroleum production licence is subject to a condition; and
 (b) the condition was imposed under subsection (12);
the responsible Commonwealth Minister may, by written notice given to the licensee, vary or revoke the condition.
 (17) A variation of a declared petroleum production licence under subsection (16) takes effect on the day on which notice of the variation is given to the licensee.
 (18) Subsection (17) does not limit section 264.

Petroleum production licences obtained as a result of a change to the boundary of the coastal waters of a State or Territory
 (19) The Joint Authority may, by written notice given to the licensee of a petroleum production licence granted under section 183A, vary the licence by imposing one or more conditions to which the licence is subject.
 (20) A notice under subsection (19) must be given within 14 days after the grant of the licence.
 (21) A variation under subsection (19) takes effect on the day on which notice of the variation is given to the licensee.