17Applications for permits

17 Applications for permits

(1) A person who requires a permit must apply to the Minister for a permit under subsection 18(1) to operate a facility during a year by giving to the Controller, by such day as is prescribed, an application, in the approved form, containing such information as is required by the form. A failure to apply by that day does not affect the validity of the application.

Note: However, if a person fails to apply by that day, the Director may name the person in the annual report: see section 96.

(2) The Controller may, by written notice, request an applicant to give the Controller additional information within a period specified in the notice. (3) If the applicant does not give the Controller the additional information within the period specified in the notice, the application is taken to have been withdrawn. (4) If the Controller is satisfied with the information (including any additional information) given by an applicant, the Controller must give a report to the Minister that includes the Controller’s recommendation as to whether the permit should be granted.