97Decision on method of assessment

97 Decision on method of assessment (1) If the NT EPA reconsiders the method of environmental impact assessment under regulation 95(1), the NT EPA must either: (a) decide the new method of environmental impact assessment and direct the proponent to carry out the environmental impact assessment in accordance with that new assessment method; or (b) decide to continue the assessment with the existing assessment method. (2) Regulations 59 and 60 apply to the consideration of the method of environmental impact assessment under subregulation (1). (3) The NT EPA must make a decision under subregulation (2) within 15 business days after the earlier of the following occurs: (a) the receipt of the response of the proponent to the show cause notice under regulation 96; (b) the date specified under regulation 96 for the proponent to show cause.

Environment Protection Regulations 2020 40 (4) The required period for the NT EPA to make any decision or take any action in relation to the existing environmental impact assessment process ceases to run from the time the show cause notice is given under regulation 96 until a decision is made under subregulation (1).