New South Wales Consolidated Acts

OFFSHORE MINERALS ACT 1999 - SECT 38B

38B Protecting the environment to be taken into account

(1) In deciding whether or not to grant or renew a licence, or to extend the term of a licence, the Minister is to take into account the need to conserve and protect:

(a) the flora, fauna, fish, fisheries and scenic attractions in the area concerned, and

(b) the features of Aboriginal, archaeological, historical or geological interest of the area.

(2) The Minister may cause such studies (including environmental impact studies) to be carried out as the Minister considers necessary to enable such a decision to be made.