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78 Show cause process
(1) The Minister must not accept a statement of unacceptable impact
unless the Minister has first complied with this section.
proponent:
(a) stating the Minister's intention to accept the statement of
unacceptable impact; and
(b) asking the proponent to show cause why the statement should
not be accepted.
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(3) The show cause notice must specify the date by which the
proponent may show cause.
(5) The Minister must consider any response given by the proponent to
the show cause notice in making a decision under section 76.