(1)  In this section –

authorisation means an authorisation issued under section 161F that is in force.

(2)  A person who holds an authorisation may, on the approved form, apply to the Director for approval to carry out works under the authorisation.

(3)  The Director may approve, unconditionally or on conditions, an application made under subsection (2) .

(4)  The Director may only approve works under subsection (3) if –

(a) the works are of a kind specified in the Mineral Exploration Code of Practice; and

(b) the works are for the purposes of collecting data to enable the determination by the Minister of whether all or part of the area of land has significant prospectivity.