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Decommissioning of ORE infrastructure - Decommissioning obligation - What does decommissioning obligation require

74A: Criteria for agreeing or setting time frames for decommissioning

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"Deciding when to stop using an offshore renewable energy site: what the Minister thinks about"

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When the Minister is deciding on a date for decommissioning, they have to think about some things. You need to know the Minister will consider the size of the offshore renewable energy development that needs to be decommissioned. They will also think about how complicated the decommissioning process will be and look at any plans that have already been accepted.

The Minister will consider any approvals that have been given for decommissioning and when the energy generation from the development is expected to stop. They will also think about how long it will take to meet any other requirements before decommissioning can start or finish.

The Minister can consider any other matters they think are relevant when deciding on a date for decommissioning, as outlined in section 74, which is part of the decision-making process.

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74: When decommissioning obligation must be carried out, or

"When you must clean up old offshore energy equipment"

75: Decommissioning proposals, or

"Plan for removing old offshore energy equipment"

Part 3Decommissioning of ORE infrastructure
Decommissioning obligation: What does decommissioning obligation require

74ACriteria for agreeing or setting time frames for decommissioning

When considering under section 74 what date or dates for decommissioning are to be agreed to, or specified, by the Minister, the Minister must consider—
the size of the ORE development to be decommissioned:
the complexity of the required decommissioning:
the decommissioning proposal and any decommissioning plans accepted under other enactments:
any consents granted in relation to decommissioning the ORE development:
the estimated date on which generation from the ORE development will cease:
the time required to comply with requirements under other enactments before decommissioning can commence or be completed:
any other matters the Minister considers relevant.