Western Australian Current Acts Western Australian Current Acts (1) The Minister may
give a direction under section 387 or 392 if it is necessary or convenient to
do so to carry out or give effect to this Act or the regulations.
(2) Without limiting
subsection (1), directions may be given in relation to —
(a) the
control of offshore exploration or mining activities; and
(b) the
conservation and protection of the mineral resources in coastal waters; and
(c) the
remedying of —
(i)
damage caused to the seabed or subsoil in coastal waters
by offshore exploration or mining activities; or
(ii)
damage caused by the escape of substances as a result of
offshore exploration or mining activities;
and
(d) the
protection of the environment; and
(e) the
keeping of records and samples; and
(f) the
giving of records and samples to the Minister for inspection; and
(g) the
making of returns.
Note:
For “offshore
exploration or mining activities” see section 5.
(3) For the purposes
of subsection (2), the control of offshore exploration or mining activities
extends to the control of —
(a) the
construction, maintenance and operation of installations used in or for use in
exploration or mining activities in coastal waters; and
(b) the
flow or discharge of fluids arising from exploration or mining activities in
coastal waters; and
(c) the
safety, health and welfare of persons working in offshore exploration or
mining activities; and
(d) the
maintenance of structures, equipment and property used in or for use in
offshore exploration or mining activities.
Note:
For “offshore
exploration or mining activities” see section 5.