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Midstream and Downstream Decommissioning and Abandonment Regulations 2023

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(e)  proposals covering the post-decommissioning and abandonment
phase —
(i) seabed sampling surveys to monitor levels of hydrocarbons, heavy
metals and other contaminants in sediments and biota, and
(ii) inspection and maintenance where any installation, structure
or pipeline remained disused and in position or are to be partly
removed, and where any installation, structure or pipeline is partly
removed, the licensee shall remain liable for any residual liability arising
from the installation, structure or pipeline not removed and
appropriately marked ; and
(f ) analysis indicating that the proposal complies with the standards
prescribed by the international maritime organisation on offshore petroleum
installations and structure.
13.—(1) The Authority shall approve an application for a Programme
within 120 days of submission :
Provided that —
(a) the Programme is in accordance with the approved Plan ;
(b) the Programme addresses considerations and recommendations raised
by the Authority and the public consultations in the light of individual
circumstances ;
(c) where applicable, the potential for reuse of a transportation pipeline
together with other existing facility in connection with further hydrocarbon
developments is considered before decommissioning and abandonment ;
(d)  all feasible decommissioning and abandonment options have been
considered and a satisfactory comparative assessment made ;
(e) any removal or partial removal of an installation, structure or
transportation pipeline is performed in a manner that guarantees sustainable
environmental development ;
(f ) any recommendation to leave an installation, structure or gathering
line in place is made with regard to its likely deterioration and to the present,
possible and future effects on the environment and in the case of offshore
installations and structure, consistent with the applicable international
petroleum industry best practices ; and
(g) relevant environmental, technical, and commercial regulations or
standards are complied with.
(2)  The Authority shall notify the licensee of its decision in writing where
it declines an approval for the Programme and state the reasons for the refusal.
(3)  Where the Authority fails to notify the licensee of its decision on the
application within 120 days from the date of submission of the application as
prescribed in these Regulation, the application shall be deemed approved.
Approval of
an
application
for a
Programme