PART 2Further functions of the OGA relating to offshore petroleum

CHAPTER 6Disclosure

Permitted disclosures

I165Disclosure in exercise of certain OGA powers

1

Section 61 does not prohibit a disclosure of protected material if—

a

the protected material was obtained by the OGA under Chapter 2 (disputes), and

b

the disclosure is made in the exercise of the OGA's powers under section 23(6) (publication of recommendations for resolving disputes).

2

Section 61 does not prohibit a disclosure of protected material if it is made in the exercise of the OGA's powers under section 53 (publication of details of sanctions).

3

Section 61 does not prohibit a disclosure of protected material which is permitted by section 75 (international oil and gas agreements: information exchange).