UK Act of Parliament
1987
United Kingdom
Petroleum Act 1987
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What this Act requires
Sections that create concrete duties on businesses or carry penalties. Procedural and definitional sections are folded into the “Browse other sections” expander at the bottom of each group. Click any section title to read the source text on legislation.gov.uk.
Schedules
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Browse 32 other sections — procedural / definitional / commencement
Preparation of programmes.
Persons who may be required to submit programmes.
Section 1 notices: supplementary provisions.
Approval of programmes.
Failure to submit programmes.
Revision of programmes.
Withdrawal of approval.
Duty to carry out programmes.
Default in carrying out programmes.
Financial resources.
Regulations.
Offences: penalties.
Offences: general.
Validity of Secretary of State’s acts.
Notices.
Interpretation of Part I.
Existing licences.
Future licences.
Northern Ireland territorial waters.
Annual reports.
Automatic establishment of safety zones.
Establishment of safety zones by order.
Safety zones: offences.
Safety zones: supplementary.
Construction authorisations.
Availability of funds.
Compulsory acquisition of rights.
Construction of refineries.
Expenses.
Repeals.
Commencement.
Short title and extent.
Enforcement and responsible bodies
The regulators that administer or enforce this legislation.
HSE
PrimaryHealth and Safety Executive
Workplace health, safety, and welfare regulation across all industries. Enforces the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and related regulations. Investigates …
Offshore Petroleum Regulator for Environment and Decommissioning
Regulates environmental aspects of offshore oil and gas, carbon storage, and gas unloading/storage. Issues environmental permits, approves oil spill response plans, and …
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