South Australian Numbered Regulations

PETROLEUM (SUBMERGED LANDS) REGULATIONS 2005 (NO 150 OF 2005) - REG 37

37—Orders under clause 45 of Schedule 7 to the Act

        (1)         For the purposes of clause 45(1) of Schedule 7 to the Act, a person may apply in writing to the Safety Authority for an order exempting the person from one or more of the provisions of Part 3 of that Schedule.

        (2)         Within 28 days after the Safety Authority receives an application, the Safety Authority must decide whether or not to make the order.

        (3)         In making the decision, the Safety Authority must—

            (a)         consult with persons who might be affected by the decision to grant or refuse an exemption; and

            (b)         take into account submissions made by those persons.

Examples—

1         If an operator applies for an exemption, a health and safety representative might be an affected person.

2         If a health and safety representative applies for an exemption, an operator might be an affected person.

        (4)         In granting an exemption, the Safety Authority—

            (a)         may grant an exemption subject to conditions; and

            (b)         may specify a period of time in which an exemption applies.

        (5)         The Safety Authority must give reasons for the decision.