Western Australian Current Regulations

PETROLEUM (SUBMERGED LANDS) (RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION) REGULATIONS 2015 - REG 47

47 .         Criteria for approval of field management plan

        (1)         The Minister must approve a field management plan under regulation 44(1)(a) or (4) if the Minister is satisfied that —

            (a)         the plan includes the information required under regulation 48(1); and

            (b)         the plan demonstrates that the applicant will manage the field —

                  (i)         in accordance with sound engineering principles, codes, standards and specifications; and

                  (ii)         in a manner that is consistent with good oil‑field practice and compatible with optimum long‑term recovery of the petroleum.

        (2)         The Minister must not approve a field management plan if the Minister is not satisfied that the plan meets the requirements of subregulation (1).