ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION ACT 2019 - SECT 100 Consultation on application

ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION ACT 2019 - SECT 100

    (1)     Before making a decision on an application under section 101, the Minister must:

        (a)     consult with the NT EPA; and

        (b)     make reasonable efforts to obtain the views of any statutory decision-maker who the Minister considers may hold views in relation to the matter; and

(c)     consider any written comments received within the time specified by the Minister from a person or entity referred to in paragraph (a) or (b).

    (2)     The required time under section 101(2) for the Minister to make a decision ceases to run during any period that the Minister carries out a consultation under subsection (1).