Nomination of an operator

No work is permitted on a facility or operation unless the nomination of an operator has been accepted by the regulator.

Petroleum and geothermal energy safety levies

A safety levy is payable by the registered operator in respect of a licence or permit area for which there is a safety system in force.

Replacement of a registered operator

The regulator must maintain a current register of operators, ensuring that any change to a nominated operator is updated in the register.

Submitting an application for nomination

The notification of change may be made either by the nominee or the existing operator. There may be a change of registered operator for a facility.