(1)  If a notice of a permit application is published under section 145(1)(a) , any person who may be affected by the proposed dam works if the application is granted may make written representations to the Minister in relation to the permit application –

(a) within the period specified in the notice; and

(b) in the manner specified in the notice; and

(c) by lodging the representations at the address specified in the notice.

(2)  A person who has lodged a representation may withdraw it by written notice to the Minister lodged –

(a) at any time before the Minister grants or refuses to grant the permit application to which the representation relates; and

(b) at the address stated, in accordance with section 145(2)(d) , in the notice published under section 145(1)(a) .

(3)  If a representation has been withdrawn, it is taken never to have been made.