(3)
If there is no plan of operations in force for a relevant mining lease
immediately before the commencement day, the most recent expired plan of
operations under the Mineral Resources Act for the lease—
(a) is taken to be
the plan of operations for the transitional authority submitted under section
233; but
(b) continues in force only until 6 months after the
commencement day.
(4) Section 540(1)(e)(iv) does not apply to a plan of
operations that, under this section, is taken to be the plan of operations for
an authority.