PETROLEUM AND GAS (PRODUCTION AND SAFETY) ACT 2004 - SECT 97 Taking proposed action

PETROLEUM AND GAS (PRODUCTION AND SAFETY) ACT 2004 - SECT 97

97 Taking proposed action

(1) Proposed action under section 96 may be taken only if—

(a) the stated period under section 96 has ended; and

(b) either—

(i) the holder has not made an appropriate petroleum lease application under section 96 ; or

(ii) any appropriate lease application under section 96 made by the holder has been refused; and

(c) the Minister has considered any submissions lodged by the holder within the period.

(2) The decision does not take effect until the holder is given an information notice about the decision.

(3) A refusal of the application takes effect at end of the appeal period for the decision to refuse.