Northern Territory Numbered Acts Northern Territory Numbered Acts(1) If a serious accident occurs in a geothermal authority area, the operator for the area must:
(a) carry out an investigation to assess, if possible, the cause of the serious accident; and
(b) give the Minister a written report about the serious accident within the prescribed period.
Fault element: Strict liability offence.
Maximum penalty: 200 penalty units.
(2) For subsection (1)(b):
(a) the prescribed period is 14 days after the occurrence of the serious accident or the period agreed between the operator and Minister; and
(b) the report must include:
(i) details of the serious accident and an assessment of the cause of the accident; and
(ii) information about remedial actions taken, or to be taken, in relation to the serious accident; and
(iii) recommendations for the prevention of the occurrence of further similar accidents.