New South Wales Consolidated Regulations

WATER SHARING PLAN FOR THE DORRIGO PLATEAU SURFACE WATER SOURCE AND DORRIGO BASALT GROUNDWATER SOURCE 2003 - REG 38

38 Variation of the long-term average extraction limits

(1) The long term average extraction limit of this Unit may be varied by the Minister if dealings under Part 11 of this Plan result in the issuing or cancellation of access licences in this Unit.

(2) Pursuant to section 45 (1) (b) of the Act, the Minister may vary the long-term average extraction limit for this groundwater source established under clause 37 (2) as a result of any change to the environmental health water arising from clause 22 (6).

(3) If there is any change to the long-term average extraction limit arising from subclause (2) then the extraction limit in clause 37 (2) will not decrease, and will not increase, by more than 25%.