reg 8

Pipeline activity must not continue if new or increased environmental impact or environmental risk identified

In force

(1)

The operator of a pipeline activity commits an offence if —

(a)

the operator carries out the pipeline activity after the occurrence of —

(i)

any significant new environmental impact or environmental risk arising from the pipeline activity; or

(ii)

a significant increase in any existing environmental impact or environmental risk arising from the pipeline activity;

and

(b)

the new impact or risk, or increase in the impact or risk, is not provided for in the environment plan for the pipeline activity.

Penalty: a fine of $10 000.

(2)

Subregulation (1) does not apply to the operator if —

(a)

the operator has submitted a proposed revision of the environment plan in accordance with regulation 18; and

(b)

the Minister has not refused to approve the revision.

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