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Fisheries Management Act 1994
221SConsultation about modification of proposed detrimental action
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#### 221S Consultation about modification of proposed detrimental action
221S Consultation about modification of proposed detrimental action
> > (1) After making an order under this Division, the Secretary must immediately consult with the person proposing to perform the action to determine whether any modification of the action may be sufficient to protect the threatened species, populations or ecological communities, critical habitat or other habitat concerned.
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> > (2) The Secretary may, for the purposes of making any such determination and considering whether the adoption of any other steps (such as the grant of a licence under Division 6) may be appropriate, request the person proposing to perform the action to provide the information referred to in section 220ZX(3).
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> > (3) After considering any information provided under subsection (2) in accordance with the requirements of section 220ZZ, the Secretary may, if appropriate and if the person concerned wishes to apply for a licence under Division 6, request the person to provide an application for a licence and a species impact statement for determination under that Division.
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> **ss 221P–221U:** Ins 1997 No 153, Sch 1 \[9\].