35Temporary declaration of protected environmental area

35 Temporary declaration of protected environmental area (1) The Minister may, by Gazette notice, declare an area of land to be a protected environmental area (a temporary declaration) if the Minister believes on reasonable grounds that: (a) the environment or an aspect of the environment of the area should be protected; and (b) the declaration of the area is necessary to further the objects of this Act. (2) A temporary declaration has effect for the period (not exceeding 12 months) specified in the Gazette notice.

Environment Protection Act 2019 28 (3) A temporary declaration must not be made in respect of an area within 3 months after the day on which a previous temporary declaration affecting that area expires, unless it relates to a different matter. (4) The Minister must consult with the NT EPA before making a temporary declaration. (5) The Minister must make reasonable efforts to advise any owner or occupier of land in the declared area of the making of a temporary declaration. (6) The Minister must publish a statement of the reasons for making a temporary declaration as soon as practicable after the declaration is