62Consultation on proposed recommendation to refuse

62 Consultation on proposed recommendation to refuse environmental approval (1) Before making a recommendation under regulation 57(2)(d) or 58(1)(e), the NT EPA must: (a) consult with the proponent; and (b) consider any written submission received from the proponent within the period specified in writing by the NT EPA. (2) The NT EPA may only make a recommendation under regulation 57(2)(d) or 58(1)(e) if it considers that the action is unacceptable because it is likely to have significant impacts that cannot be appropriately avoided, mitigated or managed.