SECTION 7 OF THE PETROLEUM (PRODUCTION) ACT 1934 AND SECTION 2(1)(a) OF THE PETROLEUM ACT 1987 (MODIFICATION) REGULATIONS 1997
These Regulations make modifications to section 7 of the Petroleum (Production) Act 1934 and to section 12(1)(a) of the Petroleum Act 1987 which appear to the Secretary of State expedient as a result of the repeal by regulations under Part I of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 of section 17 and 145 of the Mines and Quarries Act 1954 (keeping of plans and general powers of inspectors) and of section 2 of the Mineral Workings (Offshore Installations) Act 1971 (registration of offshore installations).