Section 177: Surface rights reserves for the Authority for midstream and downstream petroleum liquids operations.

The Authority may for the purpose of efficiency, preserve rights of way, easements or other rights over any surface or seabed areas subject to an existing licence or permit, which may be necessary for the laying, operation and maintenance of petroleum liquids transportation pipelines, communication lines, power lines and other similar lines and any right of way or other rights reserved shall continue for the benefit of any entity to whom the Authority may subsequently grant the same for a licence or permit.