# Petroleum Act 1998, Paragraph 7

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

Where the OGA—
(a) is satisfied that an applicant for a works authorisation has complied with paragraph 3; and
(b) has considered any representations relating to the application which were made to the OGA—
(i) within the period specified in the notice published in respect of the application under paragraph 3(a);
(ii) at a hearing held under paragraph 5(1); and
(iii) in accordance with a notice served by the OGA in respect of the application under paragraph 5(2),
it shall decide whether to issue an authorisation in consequence of the application.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/17/schedule/2/paragraph/7 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/petroleum-act-1998/schedule-2/paragraph-7
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