(1) The Company shall not commence the commissioning or operation of the pipeline system, or any newly installed part of it without an approval to operate given by the WAGP Authority.

(2) The WAGP Authority shall grant an approval to operate if is satisfied that the Company has satisfied all the requirements for such an approval.

(3) The Company and the WAGP Authority shall follow laid down procedures for applying for and processing an application for an approval to operate.