54Application to vary conditions of geothermal authority

54 Application to vary conditions of geothermal authority (1) This section applies only to conditions included in a geothermal authority by the Minister. (2) The geothermal authority holder may apply to the Minister to vary the conditions by taking 1 or more of the following actions: (a) amending a condition; (b) suspending a condition; (c) waiving a condition. (3) If the variation relates to the technical work program for the geothermal authority area: (a) the application must be accompanied by a revised technical work program and a varied geothermal operations plan; and (b) the Minister may appoint a person to evaluate the proposed variation if: (i) the Minister has consulted the applicant about the appointment; and (ii) the applicant has paid the costs of the evaluation. (4) The Minister may decide to: (a) vary the conditions by taking the action requested in the application; or (b) vary the conditions by taking another action; or (c) refuse to vary the conditions.