Draft variation following occurrence of certain events
34 Draft variation following occurrence of certain events
This regulation applies if —
an approved site plan is in force in relation to an identified GHG storage formation specified in a GHG injection licence; and
an event mentioned in the Table occurs.
Table
Item | Event |
|---|---|
1. | The site plan is no longer accurate and up‑to‑date because there is new information that significantly alters the determination of any of the following — (a) the fundamental suitability determinants of the formation; (b) the expected migration pathway or pathways of each greenhouse gas substance stored in, or to be injected into and stored in, the formation; (c) predictions set out in Part A of the site plan for the behaviour of each greenhouse gas substance stored in, or to be injected into and stored in, the formation; (d) interactions between the formation and the method by which a greenhouse gas substance is injected into the formation; (e) any other matter relevant to the safe and secure storage of a greenhouse gas substance in the formation. |
2. | The licensee proposes to make a change, or a series of changes, to the way the operations in the approved site plan are carried out that will affect — (a) predictions set out in Part A of the site plan for the behaviour of each greenhouse gas substance stored in, or to be injected into and stored in, the formation; or (b) the risks associated with those operations. |
3. | The licensee proposes to make a significant change to the way the operations in the approved site plan are managed that will affect the integrated operations management plan. |
The licensee must, within the period mentioned in subregulation (3) —
prepare a draft variation of the site plan for the purpose of addressing the circumstances of the event; and
give the draft variation to the Minister.
Penalty for this subregulation: a fine of $10 000.
For the purposes of subregulation (2), the period is —
60 days beginning on the day on which the event occurs; or
if the Minister agrees in writing to a longer period — that longer period.
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