205Decision or recommendation if statement of unacceptable

205 Decision or recommendation if statement of unacceptable impact prepared (1) This regulation applies to a significant variation of a proposed action or strategic proposal if the NT EPA has prepared a statement of unacceptable impact in relation to the proposed action or (2) The NT EPA must consider the significant variation and decide whether: (a) the potential significant impacts of the proposed action or strategic proposal can be avoided or mitigated or managed through the conditions of an environmental approval; or (b) the potential significant impacts of the proposed action or strategic proposal cannot be avoided or mitigated or managed through the conditions of an environmental approval; or (c) the environmental impacts of the significant variation are such that a new assessment is required for the matters in the (3) The NT EPA may consult with the proponent if it proposes to make a decision under subregulation (2)(b) and must consider any written submission received from the proponent within the period specified in writing by the NT EPA. (4) If the NT EPA decides that a new assessment is required for a (5) Regulations 59 and 60 apply to the decision or recommendation on

Environment Protection Regulations 2020 86 (6) A decision or recommendation under subregulation (2) or (4) must (7) The required period for the NT EPA to make a decision or recommendation under subregulation (2) or (4) ceases to run