88Suspension of assessment process on referral to

88 Suspension of assessment process on referral to Commonwealth process for a proposed action or strategic proposal if: (a) the NT EPA reasonably considers that the proposed action or strategic proposal may have an impact on a matter of national environmental significance; and (b) the proponent is required, or is likely to be required, to refer the proposed action or strategic proposal to the relevant Commonwealth Minister under the Commonwealth Act; and (c) the proposed action or strategic proposal: (i) has not been so referred; or (ii) has been referred and the Commonwealth Minister has not made a decision on the proposed action or strategic proposal, the assessment process under the Commonwealth Act or the matters to be included in the

Environment Protection Regulations 2020 34 (2) The NT EPA must recommence the environmental impact assessment process within 10 business days after the NT EPA is notified of the last of the following: (a) the Commonwealth Minister's decision on the referral; (b) if applicable – the assessment process under the Commonwealth Act; (c) the matters to be included in the assessment process.