102Disputes between EPA and public authorities

#### 102 Disputes between EPA and public authorities 102 Disputes between EPA and public authorities > > (1) If a dispute arises between the EPA and another public authority with respect to a decision of the EPA against which an appeal lies under this Act or a decision to issue an order under section 30, the EPA or the public authority may refer the dispute to the Premier for settlement in accordance with this section. > > > (2) On the referral of a dispute to the Premier, the Premier may (but need not) appoint a person to hold an inquiry and make a report to the Premier with respect to the dispute. > > > (3) The Premier may make such decision with respect to the dispute as the Premier thinks fit. > > > (4) Any such decision may include an order for the payment of any costs or expenses of or incidental to the holding of an inquiry under this section. > > > (5) The EPA or other public authority to which any such order is given must comply with the order. > > > (6) A decision of the Premier under this section is final and (except in respect of any order under subsection (4)) is taken to be the decision of the EPA. > > > (7) If a dispute is referred to the Premier under this section, the public authority (other than the EPA) does not have a right of appeal to a court under this Act in respect of the dispute, unless the Premier declines to deal with the dispute. > > **s 102:** Am 2008 No 111, Sch 1 \[41\].