Permit holders are expected to maintain permits in good standing and ensure that all obligations under the OPGGSA, Directions and permit conditions, including any special conditions associated with the permit area, are met within the due time frame. Failure to undertake each component of the minimum guaranteed work program or secondary work program in the designated year or earlier may result in cancellation of the permit.
Where the Joint Authority believes cancellation of the permit is the appropriate course of action, the permit holder will be served notice of intention to cancel the permit in accordance with the OPGGSA.
Generally, permit holders will be given five weeks within which to submit matters they wish to be considered and taken into account by the Joint Authority in reaching its final decision on permit cancellation.
Arrangements are available for companies that have a permit cancelled to maintain good standing (refer to Arrangements to Maintain Good Standing).