PETROLEUM AND GAS (PRODUCTION AND SAFETY) ACT 2004 - SECT 119 Continuing effect of authority to prospect for ATP-related application

PETROLEUM AND GAS (PRODUCTION AND SAFETY) ACT 2004 - SECT 119

119 Continuing effect of authority to prospect for ATP-related application

(1) This section applies if, other than for subsection (2) , the relevant authority to prospect would, other than by cancellation under this Act, end before the ATP-related application is decided.

(2) The authority continues in force in relation to the area the subject of the application until the earlier of the following to happen—

(a) the start of the term of the petroleum lease;

(b) a refusal of the ATP-related application takes effect;

(c) the application is withdrawn.

(3) Despite any ending of the program period for the current work program for the authority—

(a) the authority is taken to have a work program; and

(b) the holder may carry out any authorised activity for the authority.