UK Statutory Instrument
2015
United Kingdom
The Offshore Petroleum Licensing (Offshore Safety Directive) Regulations 2015
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Interpretation
Grant and transfer of offshore licences
Offshore petroleum operations
Appointment of operators by offshore licensees
Appointment of operators by the licensing authority
Capacity of operators
Termination of appointment of operators
Obligations on the offshore licensee
Offshore licensee's liability for environmental damage
Requirement to provide information
Sharing of information
Revocation of licences
Fees
Offences
Transitional Provisions
Review
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Enforcement and responsible bodies
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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 …
North Sea Transition Authority
Licenses and regulates the UK oil and gas, offshore hydrogen, and carbon storage industries. Issues petroleum production licences and CO2 storage licences. …
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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