19Replacement of approved AIP plan before completion of project

19 Replacement of approved AIP plan before completion of project

(1) If: (a) an approved AIP plan (the original plan) for a major project is in force; and (b) the project has not been completed; the project proponent for the project may give the Authority a draft AIP plan that is expressed to replace the original plan. (2) If the project proponent gives the Authority a draft AIP plan for the project under subsection (1), the Authority must: (a) approve the plan; or (b) refuse to approve the plan. Approval of replacement plan (3) The Authority must not approve a draft AIP plan under subsection (2) unless: (a) the draft AIP plan complies with the AIP plan rules; and (b) the Authority is satisfied that the steps specified in accordance with subsections 35(2), 36(2), 39(2) and 40(2) are adequate. (4) If the Authority approves the draft AIP plan under subsection (2), the plan becomes the approved AIP plan for the project. (5) If the draft AIP plan becomes the approved AIP plan for the project, the original plan ceases to be in force. Notice of decision (6) If the Authority approves the draft AIP plan under subsection (2), the Authority must give the project proponent a written notice setting out the decision. (7) If the Authority refuses to approve the draft AIP plan under subsection (2), the Authority must give the project proponent a written notice setting out the decision. Timing (8) The Authority must take all reasonable steps to ensure that a decision is made on a draft AIP plan for a project within 30 days after the Authority is given the draft AIP plan.