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.