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Antarctic Treaty (Environment Protection) Act 1980
12EPreliminary determination of likely impact of activity
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#### 12E Preliminary determination of likely impact of activity
After considering the preliminary assessment, the Minister must:
(a) determine whether the activity is likely to have:
(i) more than a minor or transitory impact; or
(ii) a minor or transitory impact; or
(iii) no more than a negligible impact;
on the environment; and
(b) inform the proponent of the activity in writing of his or her decision.