CHAPTER 3 STORAGE PERMITS

the name and address of the potential operator;

proof of the technical competence of the potential operator;

the characterisation of the storage site and storage complex and an assessment of the expected security of the storage pursuant to Article 4(3) and (4);

the total quantity of CO2 to be injected and stored, as well as the prospective sources and transport methods, the composition of CO2 streams, the injection rates and pressures, and the location of injection facilities;

a description of measures to prevent significant irregularities;

a proposed monitoring plan pursuant to Article 13(2);

a proposed corrective measures plan pursuant to Article 16(2);

a proposed provisional post-closure plan pursuant to Article 17(3);

the information provided pursuant to Article 5 of Directive 85/337/EEC;

proof that the financial security or other equivalent provision as required under Article 19 will be valid and effective before commencement of the injection.

the competent authority, on the basis of the application submitted pursuant to Article 7 and of any other relevant information, is satisfied that:

the competent authority has considered any opinion of the Commission on the draft permit issued pursuant to Article 10.

the name and address of the operator;

the precise location and delimitation of the storage site and storage complex, and information concerning the hydraulic unit;

the requirements for storage operation, the total quantity of CO2 authorised to be geologically stored, the reservoir pressure limits, and the maximum injection rates and pressures;

the requirements for the composition of the CO2 stream and the CO2 stream acceptance procedure pursuant to Article 12, and, if necessary, further requirements for injection and storage in particular to prevent significant irregularities;

the approved monitoring plan, the obligation to implement the plan and requirements for updating it pursuant to Article 13 as well as the reporting requirements pursuant to Article 14;

the requirement to notify the competent authority in the event of leakages or significant irregularities, the approved corrective measures plan and the obligation to implement the corrective measures plan in the event of leakages or significant irregularities pursuant to Article 16;

the conditions for closure and the approved provisional post-closure plan referred to in Article 17;

any provisions on changes, review, updating and withdrawal of the storage permit pursuant to Article 11;

the requirement to establish and maintain the financial security or any other equivalent pursuant to Article 19.