On 16 November 2015, NOPSEMA made a decision that it was not satisfied that BP's environment plan for exploration drilling in the Great Australian Bight had met regulatory requirements.

After a thorough and rigorous assessment, NOPSEMA has determined that the environment plan does not yet meet the criteria for acceptance under the environment regulations, and has advised BP of this decision.

NOPSEMA is required by law to provide BP with a reasonable opportunity to modify the environment plan. If BP chooses to resubmit a modified plan, it will then be assessed by NOPSEMA.

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