•   There is to be a National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority ( NOPSEMA ).

•   NOPSEMA has functions in relation to the occupational health and safety of persons engaged in:

  (a)   offshore petroleum operations; or

  (b)   offshore greenhouse gas storage operations.

•   NOPSEMA also has functions in relation to:

  (a)   the structural integrity of facilities, wells and well - related equipment; and

  (b)   environmental management.

•   There is to be a Chief Executive Officer ( CEO ) of NOPSEMA.

•   There is to be a National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority Board.

•   The main function of the Board is to give advice, and make recommendations, to the CEO about the operational policies and strategies to be followed by NOPSEMA in the performance of its functions.