73Decision to direct standard or strategic assessment

73 Decision to direct standard or strategic assessment (1) This regulation applies if the Minister directs the NT EPA: (a) under regulation 66(1)(c) to carry out a standard assessment; or (b) under regulation 66(2)(b) to carry out a standard assessment or strategic assessment. (2) The NT EPA must carry out the assessment unless the proponent withdraws from the assessment process under regulation 94. (3) The NT EPA must decide the method of environmental impact assessment for the standard assessment or strategic assessment within 15 business days after being advised of the Minister's direction. (4) Regulations 59 and 60 apply to the consideration of the method of environmental impact assessment under subregulation (3). (5) The required period for the NT EPA to make a decision under subregulation (3) ceases to run during the period of any consultation required under regulation 60.