Queensland Numbered Acts

GREENHOUSE GAS STORAGE ACT 2009 No. 3 - SECT 245

(1) The Minister may by notice (a report requirement) require a GHG tenure holder to give the Minister a report (a GHG viability report) about all or a stated part of its area if--

(a) the holder is not carrying out GHG storage exploration or GHG stream storage in the area or stated part; and

(b) the Minister is of the opinion that--

(i) it is viable to carry out GHG stream storage in the area or stated part; or

(ii) it may be viable to carry out GHG stream storage in the area or stated part within 10 years.

Note--

For the relevance of this period, see section 102 (Deciding potential storage area application).

(2) The notice must state each of the following--

(a) the Minister's opinion under subsection (1)(b)(i) or (ii);

(b) the facts and circumstances forming the basis for the opinion;

(c) that the Minister requires the holder to give the Minister a GHG viability report about the area;

(d) a reasonable period for giving the report.