(1) This section applies to a decision set out in the table, and the affected person in relation to that decision is set out in the table.
Decisions and affected persons | |||
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Item |
Column 1 Provision under which decision is made |
Column 2
|
Column 3
|
1 |
refusal to renew a petroleum exploration permit |
the permittee | |
2 |
refusal to grant a petroleum retention lease to a petroleum production licensee |
the licensee | |
3 |
refusal to renew a petroleum retention lease |
the lessee | |
4 |
refusal to grant a pipeline licence to a petroleum production licensee |
the licensee | |
5 |
refusal to grant a pipeline licence to a petroleum production licensee |
the licensee. | |
6 |
refusal to grant a pipeline licence to a greenhouse gas injection licensee |
the licensee. |
(2) Before making the decision, the Minister must—
(a) by written notice given to the affected person, give at least 30 days notice of the Minister's intention to make the decision; and
(b) give a copy of the notice to such other persons (if any) as the Minister thinks fit.
(3) The notice must—
(a) set out details of the decision that is proposed to be made; and
(b) set out the reasons for the proposal; and
(c) invite a person to whom the notice, or a copy of the notice, has been given to make a written submission to the Minister about the proposal; and
(d) specify a time limit for making that submission.
(4) In deciding whether to make the decision, the Minister must take into account any submissions made in accordance with the notice.