(1)  An operator must not carry out a petroleum activity in a way that is contrary to –

(a) the environment plan for the petroleum activity; or

(b) any limitation or condition, imposed under these regulations, applying to operations for the petroleum activity.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 80 penalty units.

(2)  Subregulation (1) does not apply to the operator if he or she has the written consent of the Minister to carry out the petroleum activity in that way.

(3)  The Minister must not give his or her written consent under subregulation (2) unless there are reasonable grounds for believing that the way in which the petroleum activity is to be carried out will not result in the occurrence of any significant new environmental impact or risk, or significant increase in any existing environmental impact or risk.