Queensland Consolidated Acts

GREENHOUSE GAS STORAGE ACT 2009 - SECT 116

116 Continuing effect of GHG permit for permit-related application

(1) This section applies if other than for subsection (2) , the relevant GHG permit would other than by cancellation under this Act, end before the permit-related application is decided.

(2) The GHG permit continues in force for the area the subject of the application until the earlier of the following to happen—

(a) the start of the term of the GHG lease;

(b) a refusal of the application takes effect;

(c) the application is withdrawn.

(3) Despite any ending of the program period for the current work program for the GHG permit—

(a) the GHG permit is taken to have a work program; and

(b) the holder may carry out any authorised activity for the GHG permit.