Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00828:section:442:p2
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00828
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 442 (pt 2/3)
Character Range: 1219120–1221889

force in relation to each identified greenhouse gas storage formation specified in the licence; and
 (h) in the case of an application for consent to surrender a greenhouse gas injection licence as to some of the blocks in relation to which the licence is in force—a site closing certificate is in force in relation to each identified greenhouse gas storage formation that:
 (i) is specified in the licence; and
 (ii) extends to those blocks.
Note: See also paragraph 646(gp) (NOPSEMA's advisory function).
 (4) If:
 (a) the registered holder has complied with the requirements mentioned in paragraphs (3)(a) to (f); and
 (b) in the case of an application for consent to surrender a greenhouse gas injection licence as to all of the blocks in relation to which the licence is in force—the requirement mentioned in paragraph (3)(g) has been met; and
 (c) in the case of an application for consent to surrender a greenhouse gas injection licence as to some of the blocks in relation to which the licence is in force—the requirement mentioned in paragraph (3)(h) has been met;
the responsible Commonwealth Minister must not unreasonably refuse consent to the surrender.
 (5) Paragraph (3)(e) has effect subject to:
 (a) this Chapter; and
 (b) Chapter 6; and
 (c) the regulations.
 (6) In attaining a state of satisfaction for the purposes of paragraph (3)(d), the responsible Commonwealth Minister must have regard to the principle that plugging or closing off wells should be carried out in a way that minimises damage to the petroleum‑bearing qualities of geological formations.

Sufficient grounds
 (7) Despite subsection (3), if:
 (a) any of:
 (i) the conditions to which the permit, lease or licence is subject; or
 (ii) the provisions of this Chapter, Chapter 5, Chapter 5A, Chapter 6 and Part 8.1; or
 (iii) the provisions of the regulations;
  have not been complied with; and
 (b) the responsible Commonwealth Minister is satisfied that there are sufficient grounds to warrant the giving of consent to the surrender sought by the application;
the responsible Commonwealth Minister may give consent under subsection (2) to the surrender sought by the application.
 (7A) Before consenting, or refusing to consent, to the surrender of:
 (a) a cross‑boundary greenhouse gas assessment permit; or
 (b) a cross‑boundary greenhouse gas holding lease; or
 (c) a cross‑boundary greenhouse gas injection licence;
on the basis set out in subsection (7), the responsible Commonwealth Minister must consult:
 (d) if a part of the permit area, lease area or licence area, as the case may be, is located in the coastal waters of a State—the responsible State Minister of the State; or
 (e) if a part of the permit area, lease area or licence area, as the case may be, is located