112Power of OGA to require information and samples
(1)The OGA may by notice in writing, for the purpose of carrying out any of its functions under Chapter 3 of Part 1 of the Energy Act 2008 (storage of carbon dioxide), require—
(a)a licensee to provide it with any carbon storage information, or a portion of any carbon storage sample, held by or on behalf of the licensee;
(b)a person who holds information or samples in accordance with an information and samples plan to provide it with any such information or a portion of any such sample.
(2)The notice must specify—
(a)the form or manner in which the information or the portion of a sample must be provided;
(b)the time at which, or period within which, the information or the portion of a sample must be provided.
(3)Information requested under subsection (1) may not include items subject to legal privilege.
(4)Requirements imposed by a notice under this section are sanctionable in accordance with this Chapter.
(5)Where a person provides information or a portion of a sample to the OGA in accordance with a notice under this section, any requirements imposed on the person in respect of that information or sample by regulations under section 108 are unaffected.