20Replacement of approved AIP plan after completion of project

20 Replacement of approved AIP plan after completion of project

(1) If: (a) an approved AIP plan (the original plan) for a major project is in force; and (b) the project involves establishing a new relevant facility; and (c) the project has been completed; the operator of the new relevant facility may give the Authority a draft AIP plan: (d) that is expressed to replace the original plan; and (e) Part B of which is identical to Part B of the original plan.

Note: Section 30 deals with Parts of AIP plans.

(2) If the operator 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 (other than Subdivision C of Division 2); and (b) the Authority is satisfied that steps specified in accordance with subsections 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 operator 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 operator 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.