177Assessment to continue without change

177 Assessment to continue without change (1) If the NT EPA makes a decision under regulation 173(1)(a)(i) that an assessment can continue, the NT EPA must recommence the environmental impact assessment process in accordance with Parts 5 and 6 within 10 business days after the decision is made. (2) If the NT EPA makes a decision under regulation 173(1)(b)(i) that an assessment can continue, the NT EPA: regulation 83 or 124; and

Environment Protection Regulations 2020 72 (b) may amend a direction given under regulation 119(2)(b) or 124; and (c) must recommence the environmental impact assessment (3) If the NT EPA makes a decision under regulation 173(1)(c)(i) that an assessment can continue within the existing terms of reference, regulation 83 or 143; and (b) may amend a direction given under regulation 136(1) or 143; and (c) must recommence the environmental impact assessment (3A) If a decision is made under regulation 173(1)(c)(ia) or (d)(ia) that the assessment can continue with the approval of terms of reference: (a) the NT EPA must commence the process for the approval of terms of reference under regulation 98 within 10 business days after the decision under regulation 173(1)(c)(ia) or (d)(ia) is made; and (b) regulation 101 applies as if it required the terms of reference to be published within 40 business days after the decision under regulation 173(1)(c)(ia) or (d)(ia) is made. (4) If the NT EPA makes a decision under regulation 173(1)(d)(i) that an assessment can continue within the existing terms of reference, regulation 83; and (b) must recommence the environmental impact assessment

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