Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00828:section:117
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00828
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 117
Character Range: 304588–305497

117  Grant of special petroleum exploration permit—2 or more applications

Scope
 (1) This section applies if:
 (a) the Joint Authority publishes a notice under subsection 115(1) inviting applications for the grant of a petroleum exploration permit over a block or blocks; and
 (b) at the end of the period specified in the notice, 2 or more applications have been made under section 115 in relation to the block or blocks.

Rejection of applications
 (2) The Joint Authority may reject any or all of the applications.

Unrejected applications
 (3) If the Joint Authority does not reject all of the applications, the table has effect:

Unrejected applications
Item                     If...                                                                                                                                            the Joint Authority may give a written notice (called an offer document) to...