COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA
Section 271
Section 708
Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 2006
SURRENDER OF PETROLEUM EXPLORATION PERMIT WA-458-P
I, JOANNE JENIFER BELL, Delegate of the National Offshore Petroleum Titles Administrator, on behalf of the Commonwealth-Western Australia Offshore Petroleum Joint Authority hereby give notice of the surrender of the whole of Petroleum Exploration Permit WA-458-P as described by the blocks hereunder, of which
Lightmark Enterprises Pty Ltd
(ACN 139 038 663)
is the registered titleholder.
DESCRIPTION OF BLOCKS
The reference hereunder is to the name of the map sheet of the 1:1,000,000 series prepared and published for the purposes of the Act and to the numbers of graticular sections shown thereon.
Map Sheet SE50 (Rowley Shoals)
Block No. | Block No. | Block No. |
2986 | 2987 | 3058 |
This notice takes effect on the day on which it appears in the Australian Government Gazette.
Made under the Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 2006
of the Commonwealth of Australia.
JOANNE JENIFER BELL
DELEGATE OF THE TITLES ADMINISTRATOR
ON BEHALF OF THE COMMONWEALTH-WESTERN AUSTRALIA
OFFSHORE PETROLEUM JOINT AUTHORITY
Overview
The Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 2006 was enacted to provide a legislative framework for the regulation and management of offshore petroleum activities and greenhouse gas storage in Australian waters. This Act was introduced to address the need for a comprehensive regulatory regime that ensures the environmentally sustainable development of offshore petroleum resources, while also facilitating the storage of greenhouse gases in a manner that minimises environmental impact. The Act was enacted by the Parliament of Australia with the objective of providing a clear legal structure to govern the exploration, production, and storage of petroleum and greenhouse gases in Australia's offshore areas. The Act aims to balance the interests of industry, the environment, and the public, ensuring that offshore petroleum activities are conducted in a responsible and sustainable manner. The notice of the surrender of Petroleum Exploration Permit WA-458-P under this Act reflects the ongoing management and regulation of offshore activities as prescribed by the legislative framework.
Scope and Application
The Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 2006 applies to the surrender of petroleum exploration permits, which are legal instruments that grant the holder the right to explore for and produce petroleum in designated offshore areas. Specifically, this Act governs the surrender of Petroleum Exploration Permit WA-458-P, which pertains to the blocks 2986, 2987, and 3058 in the Rowley Shoals area as delineated on Map Sheet SE50 of the 1:1,000,000 series. The registered titleholder for this permit is Lightmark Enterprises Pty Ltd (ACN 139 038 663). The notice of surrender, issued by Joanne Jenifer Bell as the Delegate of the National Offshore Petroleum Titles Administrator on behalf of the Commonwealth-Western Australia Offshore Petroleum Joint Authority, takes effect from the date of its publication in the Australian Government Gazette. The Act, which is a Commonwealth statute, applies to the conduct and transactions related to offshore petroleum activities, and its jurisdiction extends to the Commonwealth-Western Australia Offshore Petroleum Joint Authority’s regulatory domain. There are no specific exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds mentioned in the provided text, and the application of the Act may be extended or restricted through subordinate instruments as necessary.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of this legislation pertain to the formal surrender of a petroleum exploration permit, specifically Permit WA-458-P. Section 271 of the Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 2006 facilitates the surrender process, which is executed by the Delegate of the National Offshore Petroleum Titles Administrator on behalf of the Commonwealth-Western Australia Offshore Petroleum Joint Authority. This surrender encompasses the entire permit, including all rights and obligations associated with it. Section 708 details the notice requirements for this surrender, ensuring that the public and relevant parties are informed of the surrender, which in this case is for the blocks 2986, 2987, and 3058 on Map Sheet SE50 (Rowley Shoals).
The Act imposes several obligations on the parties involved, primarily focusing on the formal surrender of the permit. The Delegate must ensure that the surrender is properly documented and published in the Australian Government Gazette, as indicated in Section 271. Additionally, the registered titleholder, Lightmark Enterprises Pty Ltd, must comply with all legal requirements and procedures associated with the surrender. The Joint Authority must also ensure that all necessary documentation and approvals are in place before the surrender takes effect, as per the Act's provisions.
Breach of the provisions outlined in the Act can result in various civil and criminal consequences. Although specific offences and penalties are not detailed in this particular notice, the Act generally provides for penalties for non-compliance with its requirements. These can include fines and, in more severe cases, imprisonment. For instance, under the Act, individuals or entities found guilty of wilfully failing to comply with the surrender provisions could face significant penalties, including financial penalties and legal action. The exact penalties depend on the nature and severity of the breach, as stipulated by the relevant sections of the Act.