24Criteria for considering licence exemptions

24 Criteria for considering licence exemptions

For the purposes of section 80(5) of the Act, the following are prescribed matters—

(a) the purposes of the Act;

(b) the objective of the Authority;

(c) the objects set out in section 111 of the Act;

(d) the principles of environment protection;

(e) whether granting the proposed exemption may adversely affect—

(i) human health or the environment; or

(ii) the interests of any person other than the applicant; or

(iii) any environmental values identified in any relevant environment reference standard;

(f) the best available techniques or technologies for engaging in the prescribed activity;

(g) whether the applicant has adequately engaged with any person whose interests may be affected by the proposed exemption, taking into account the Charter of Consultation developed under section 53 of the Act;

(h) whether the applicant is a fit and proper person for the purposes of Chapter 4 of the Act;

(i) whether, if the Authority has requested further information from the applicant, the applicant has provided sufficient information within a reasonable time;

(j) whether it is in the public interest to grant the exemption.

Part 3.3—Permits