Report – Statement Of Reasons – Scarborough 4D MSS EP – 31 July 2023

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NOPSEMA accepted, subject to conditions, the Scarborough 4D B1 Marine Seismic Survey Environment Plan submitted by Woodside Energy on 31 July 2023. The plan authorizes a three-dimensional/baseline 4D marine seismic survey in the Northern Carnarvon Basin, approximately 188 km northwest of Northwest Cape in Commonwealth waters. The approval followed an extended review process spanning from October 2021 to June 2023, during which NOPSEMA issued four "not reasonably satisfied" notices and four requests for further information. Woodside resubmitted the environment plan seven times to address NOPSEMA's concerns regarding compliance with regulatory criteria before final acceptance was granted.