PART 2Further functions of the OGA relating to offshore petroleum

CHAPTER 6Disclosure

Permitted disclosures

64Disclosure required for returns and reports prepared by OGA

(1)

Section 61 does not prohibit the OGA from using protected material obtained by the OGA under Chapter 3 (information and samples) for the purpose of—

(a)

preparing such returns and reports as may be required under obligations imposed by or under any Act;

(b)

preparing and publishing reports and surveys of a general nature using information derived from the protected material.

(2)

Section 61 does not prohibit the OGA from disclosing protected material so far as necessary for those purposes.