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📜 Petroleum and Geothermal Energy Resources (Hydraulic Fracturing) Amendment Regulations 2021

RegulationsSL 2021/16724 September 2021

Principal Act

Petroleum and Geothermal Energy Resources Act 1967

These regulations amend the Petroleum and Geothermal Energy Resources (Hydraulic Fracturing) Regulations 2017 to define 'existing petroleum authority area', 'iconic natural heritage place', and 'West Kimberley National Heritage place'. They also include a map of iconic natural heritage places.

The regulations affect petroleum and geothermal energy operators, particularly those operating in or near the West Kimberley National Heritage place. They introduce new definitions and considerations related to hydraulic fracturing activities in these areas.

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