(1)  A validation of a proposal for a pipeline under these regulations is a statement in writing by an independent validator that –

(a) the proposal is suitable for the purposes for which it is made; and

(b) if the proposal includes a modification of the pipeline that may affect the integrity of the pipeline, there are reasonable grounds to believe that the modification will result in the pipeline being suitable for the purposes for which it is to be used; and

(c) the proposal is consistent with the pipeline management system description in the pipeline management plan in force for the pipeline; and

(d) the proposal complies with any Australian or international standards that are mentioned in the pipeline management plan as applying to that kind of proposal.

(2)  A validation is to cover the scope of the validation agreed under these regulations.