Commonwealth Consolidated Acts

CUSTOMS ACT 1901 - SECT 269ZHI

             (1)  If the CEO becomes satisfied within 110 days after:

                     (a)  the date of initiation of an investigation as specified in a notice published under section 269TC; or

                     (b)  the date of publication, under section 269ZC, of a notice of a review of anti-dumping measures; or

                     (c)  the date of publication, under section 269ZHD, of a notice of an inquiry into the continuation of anti-dumping measures;

that that period is likely to be insufficient for the CEO to place on the public record a statement of essential facts in relation to that investigation, review or inquiry, the CEO may, before the end of that period, give the Minister a written request to extend the period.

             (2)  If the CEO makes such a request, he or she must supply reasons why the period is likely to be insufficient.

             (3)  The Minister may, having regard to the request and to the reasons:

                     (a)  if he or she is satisfied that it is reasonable to do so--determine the period by which the 110 days is to be extended and notify the CEO accordingly; and

                     (b)  if he or she is not so satisfied--inform the CEO that the statement must be prepared within the 110 days.