(1) This regulation applies if there is no operator for a diving project.
(2) The diving contractor must prepare a diving project plan for the diving project and give a copy of the plan to NOPSEMA.
(3) NOPSEMA must not accept the diving project plan unless it is satisfied that:
(a) the plan complies with regulation 4.16; and
(b) there was effective consultation in the preparation of the plan, as required by regulation 4.18; and
(c) the diving operations to which the plan relates are appropriate to be covered by a single plan.