47Subsection 5A(2)

47  Subsection 5A(2)

 (2) However, the Supervising Scientist does not have the functions described in subsection (1) in relation to general mining operations in an area specified by the Minister in a direction under section 7 as an area in relation to which the Supervising Scientist does not have those functions.

 (3) Subsection (2) applies whether the Minister gave the direction before or after the commencement of this subsection.

48  Paragraph 18(1)(b)

49  Paragraph 18(1A)(b)

Omit all the words after “Parks” (first occurring), substitute “or a person who is an agent or delegate of the Director of National Parks”.

50  Subsections 21(3) and (6)

51  Paragraph 22C(4)(b)

Omit all the words after “Parks” (first occurring), substitute “or a person who is an agent or delegate of the Director of National Parks”.

52  Subsection 24A(2)

 (2) However, the Institute does not have the functions described in subsection (1) in relation to general mining operations in an area specified in a direction given by the Minister as an area in relation to which the Institute does not have those functions.

 (3) Subsection (2) applies whether the Minister gave the direction before or after the commencement of this subsection.

53  Paragraph 33(a)

Note: The heading to section 33 is altered by omitting “and Wildlife” (first occurring).

54  Section 34

34  Supervising Scientist must comply with management plan etc.

  The Supervising Scientist must perform his or her functions and exercise his or her powers in relation to a Commonwealth reserve or township wholly or partly in the Alligator Rivers Region only in accordance with:

 (a) a management plan in operation for the reserve under Division 4 of Part 15 of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999; and

 (b) a town plan in operation for the township under that Division.

55  Section 3 (definition of Director)

56  Section 3 (at the end of subparagraphs (b)(i) and (ii) of the definition of prescribed instrument)

Add “and”.

57  Section 3 (at the end of subparagraph (b)(iii) of the definition of prescribed instrument)

Omit “or”, substitute “and”.

58  Section 3 (subparagraph (b)(iv) of the definition of prescribed instrument)

 (iv) an instrument giving the approval of the Governor‑General under paragraph 355(1)(a) of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999.

59  Subsection 4(3)

Omit “the area of a park, reserve or conservation zone under the National Parks and Wildlife Conservation Act 1975”, substitute “a Commonwealth reserve or conservation zone under Part 15 of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999”.