221AMatters that Secretary must take into account

#### 221A Matters that Secretary must take into account 221A Matters that Secretary must take into account > > (1) In considering whether to grant or to refuse to grant a licence application, the Secretary must take into account the following— > > > > > (a) any species impact statement, > > > > > (b) any written submissions received concerning the application within the period, and at the address for submissions, specified in the notice, > > > > > (c) the factors specified in section 220F (Eligibility for listing), > > > > > (d) any relevant recovery plan or threat abatement plan, > > > > > (e) the principles of ecologically sustainable development, > > > > > (f) whether the action proposed is likely to irretrievably reduce the long-term viability of the species, population or ecological community in the region, > > > > > (g) whether the action proposed is likely to accelerate the extinction of the species or ecological community or place it at risk of extinction. > > > (2) The Secretary must also consider the likely social and economic consequences of granting or refusing to grant a licence application. > > **ss 221–221I:** Ins 1997 No 153, Sch 1 \[9\].