Obligations of operator
87 Obligations of operator
(1) The operator for a geothermal authority area must ensure the environmental impact of the work done under the technical work program is limited to the impact necessary for the geothermal activities being conducted in the area.
To implement the geothermal operations plan, the operator must:
(a) establish and maintain an appropriate management structure of competent persons; and
(b) as far as practicable, ensure the workforce is competent to perform duties under the technical work program; and
(c) provide adequate resources for the operation of the environmental protection strategy; and
(d) ensure, by regular assessment, the environmental protection strategy is effective.
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