Northern Territory Consolidated Acts Northern Territory Consolidated Acts(1) The Pipeline licensee may construct and operate the Pipeline across a waterway if:
(a) any requirements under a law of the Commonwealth that must be satisfied have been satisfied; and
(b) the Water Minister has given written approval for the construction and operation of the Pipeline across the waterway.
(2) The following conditions apply to the approval:
(a) unless the instrument of approval otherwise provides – a condition that a project participant must not:
(i) prevent, restrict or interfere with the passage of vessels on the waterway; or
(ii) divert or use water in the waterway; or
(iii) obstruct the flow of water in the waterway;
(b) any other conditions determined by the Water Minister that are:
(i) stated in the instrument of approval; or
(ii) notified to the Pipeline licensee by the Water Minister.