34ARevoking special permits—notice of proposed revocation

34A Revoking special permits—notice of proposed revocation

(1) Despite subregulation 34(1), the Minister must not revoke a special permit under that subregulation unless: (a) the Minister has given a written notice to the holder of the permit in accordance with subregulation (2) of this regulation; and (b) the Minister has taken into account any information given, within 14 days after the day the notice is given to the holder, to the Minister in response to the notice. (2) A notice under paragraph (1)(a) must: (a) specify the proposed revocation of the permit; and (b) specify the grounds for the proposed revocation; and (c) invite the holder of the permit to give the Minister, within 14 days after the day the notice is given, a written statement showing cause why the permit should not be revoked; and (d) include a statement setting out the holder’s right to seek review of a decision to revoke the permit. (3) A notice under paragraph (1)(a) is not required if the Minister reasonably believes that the proposed revocation is necessary to prevent or lessen a serious and imminent threat to human health or the environment.