PART 2Further functions of the OGA relating to offshore petroleum

CHAPTER 2Disputes

I126Appeals against decisions of the OGA: disputes

1

This section applies to any decision of the OGA to which effect is given by one of the actions set out in an entry in column 1 of the table below.

2

A person affected by any such decision may appeal against it to the Tribunal—

a

on the grounds that the decision was not within the powers of the OGA, or

b

on the grounds set out in the corresponding entry in column 2 of the table.

(1) Action by the OGA

(2) Grounds for appeal

The setting of a timetable under section 21(5)(a).

The timetable is unreasonable.

The giving of directions under section 21(5)(b).

A direction, or a number of directions taken together, are unreasonable.

The giving of directions under section 23(3)(b).

A direction, or a number of directions taken together, are unreasonable.

The imposition of a requirement to provide information under section 24(1).

Either—

  1. a

    the information requested is not relevant to the dispute in question, or

  2. b

    the period specified under section 24(2) is unreasonable.

The imposition of a requirement under section 25(1) or (2) in relation to attendance at a meeting.

Either—

  1. a

    the requirement to attend the meeting is unreasonable,

  2. b

    reasonable notice of the meeting was not given, or

  3. c

    the requirement as to the knowledge and expertise of the person attending the meeting is unreasonable.

3

On an appeal under this section the Tribunal may—

a

affirm, vary or quash the decision under appeal,

b

remit the decision under appeal to the OGA for reconsideration with such directions (if any) as the Tribunal considers appropriate, or

c

substitute its own decision for the decision under appeal.