(1)  The Minister may, at any time, by instrument in writing served on a permittee, lessee, or licensee, direct the permittee, lessee, or licensee –

(a) to carry out a survey of the position of the well, structure, or equipment specified in the instrument; and

(b) to furnish to him a report in writing of the survey.

(2)  Where the Minister is not satisfied with a report of a survey furnished to him under subsection (1) by a permittee, lessee, or licensee, he may, by instrument in writing served on the permittee, lessee, or licensee, direct the permittee, lessee, or licensee to furnish further information in writing in connection with the survey.

(3)  If a person to whom a direction is given under subsection (1) or (2) fails to comply with the direction, he is guilty of an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.