107Amendment of approved terms of reference

107 Amendment of approved terms of reference (1) The NT EPA may amend the approved terms of reference for an environmental impact assessment process during the assessment process if: (a) either of the following circumstances apply: (i) the NT EPA becomes aware of information that was not available at the time of approval of the terms of reference and the NT EPA would have specified different terms of reference if the information had been available; (ii) new information becomes available that indicates a new threat or change in circumstance relating to the environment and the NT EPA reasonably considers that an amendment to the terms of reference is required; and (b) the NT EPA considers that the amendment is necessary: (i) to meet the objects of the Act; and

Environment Protection Regulations 2020 45 (ii) to achieve the purpose of the environmental impact assessment process set out in section 42 of the Act. (2) If the NT EPA proposes to amend approved terms of reference, the NT EPA must advise the proponent as soon as practicable of the proposal and the reasons for the amendment. (3) This Subdivision does not apply to an administrative amendment.