OFFSHORE MINERALS ACT 1994 - SECT 386 Scope of compliance directions

OFFSHORE MINERALS ACT 1994 - SECT 386

  (1)   A Designated Authority may give a compliance direction 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), compliance 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 of offshore areas; and

  (c)   the remedying of:

  (i)   damage caused to the seabed or subsoil in an offshore area 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, cores and samples; and

  (f)   the giving of records, cores and samples to the Designated Authority for inspection; and

  (g)   the making of returns.

Note:   For offshore exploration or mining activities see section   4.

  (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 offshore exploration or mining activities; and

  (b)   the flow or discharge of fluids arising from offshore exploration or mining activities; and

  (c)   the safety, health and welfare of people 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   4.