Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00828:section:229
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00828
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 229
Character Range: 572680–573514

229  Simplified outline
  The following is a simplified outline of this Part:

         • This Part provides for the grant of petroleum special prospecting authorities over blocks in an offshore area.
         • A petroleum special prospecting authority may be granted over a block so long as none of the following is in force over the block:

                (a) a petroleum exploration permit;
                (b) a petroleum retention lease;
                (c) a petroleum production licence;
                (d) a greenhouse gas assessment permit;
                (e) a greenhouse gas holding lease;
                (f) a greenhouse gas injection licence.

         • A petroleum special prospecting authority authorises the holder to carry on petroleum exploration operations in the authority area (but not to make a well).