An operator must not carry out a petroleum activity after the occurrence of any significant new environmental impact or risk, or significant increase in an existing environmental impact or risk, arising from the activity unless –

(a) the new impact or risk, or increase in the impact or risk, is provided for in the environment plan for the activity; or

(b) as soon as practicable after the occurrence, the operator has submitted a proposed revision of the environment plan and the Minister has not rejected it under Division 5 .

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 80 penalty units.