(1) In deciding whether to approve a proposed initial work program the Minister must consider--
(a) the potential of the proposed area of the GHG permit for GHG storage exploration; and
(b) the extent and nature of and when and where the tenderer proposes to carry out the proposed GHG storage exploration; and
(c) any relevant authorisation required under the Water Act.
(2) The matters mentioned in subsection (1) are the work program criteria.