WATER SUPPLY (SAFETY AND RELIABILITY) ACT 2008 - SECT 667 Definitions for pt 8
WATER SUPPLY (SAFETY AND RELIABILITY) ACT 2008 - SECT 667
Definitions for pt 8667 Definitions for pt 8
In this part—
"administering authority" means the administering authority under the
Environmental Protection Act 1994 .
"coal seam gas" means petroleum (in any state) occurring naturally in
association with coal or oil shale, or in strata associated with coal or oil
shale mining.
"coal seam gas water" means underground water brought to the surface of the
earth in connection with exploring for or producing coal seam gas, and
includes coal seam gas water—
(a) whether it is treated or untreated; or
(b) that is mixed with other water.
"commencement" means the commencement of this section.
"CSG environmental authority" means an environmental authority for a CSG activity issued under the Environmental Protection Act 1994 .
"pre-amended Act" means this Act as in force before its amendment by the Electricity and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2014 , part 4 .
"public health conditions" means conditions or requirements about—
(a) protecting public health; and
(b) assessing and minimising any impacts the release of coal seam gas water may have on human health.
"specific approval" means a specific approval under the Waste Reduction and Recycling Act 2011 .