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Offshore Renewable Energy Bill

Regime for offshore renewable energy permits and infrastructure protection - Commercial permits

30: What commercial permits must specify

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"What details must be included in a commercial permit for offshore renewable energy?"

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If you get a commercial permit for offshore renewable energy, it must include some key details. You will need to know the name of the person or company holding the permit. The permit must also describe the development project, including the type of renewable energy to be used and how much power it will generate.

The permit must specify the area where the development can take place and when the permit starts and ends. It must also outline the conditions that the permit holder must follow. You should be aware that the permit may include other details as well, which will be set out in regulations.

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Part 2Regime for offshore renewable energy permits and infrastructure protection
Commercial permits

30What commercial permits must specify

  1. A commercial permit must specify all of the following:

  2. the name of the permit holder:
    1. the proposed development to which the permit applies (including the renewable energy resource proposed to be used and the proposed amount of power to be generated):
      1. the permit area:
        1. the start date and end date of the permit:
          1. the conditions of the permit:
            1. any other matters prescribed by the regulations.