(1)  A petroleum instrument holder must ensure that, at all times, there is an operator for the petroleum activity.

(2)  An operator is the person responsible to the petroleum instrument holder for the overall management and operation of the petroleum activity.

(3)  A petroleum instrument holder must notify the Minister, in writing, of the contact details of an operator before the first submission for a petroleum activity is lodged under these regulations.

(4)  If the operator is to change, the petroleum instrument holder must notify the Minister, in writing, at the earliest practicable opportunity and, if practicable, at least 28 days before the change of operator takes effect.

(5)  Nothing in this regulation affects any duty or responsibility of the petroleum instrument holder, under the Act, for a petroleum activity carried out under the petroleum instrument.