86Review of authorisation by Minister

86  Review of authorisation by Minister

 (1) The Minister may, at any time, decide to review a controlled activity authorisation for a domestic activity for the purpose of deciding whether to vary, suspend or revoke the authorisation.

 (2) The Minister must decide to review a controlled activity authorisation for an international activity for the purpose of deciding whether to vary, suspend or revoke the authorisation if either of the following applies:

 (a) the Minister reasonably believes that the circumstances mentioned in subsection (3) exist in relation to the activity;

 (b) the Minister receives, from a party to the BBNJ Agreement or the Scientific and Technical Body, information that suggests that the circumstances mentioned in subsection (3) exist in relation to the activity.

 (3) The circumstances are that:

 (a) the activity has had, or may have, a significant adverse impact on the marine environment in an area beyond national jurisdiction; and

 (i) the nature or severity of the significant adverse impact was not foreseen at the time the authorisation was given; or

 (ii) the significant adverse impact was, or may be, caused by a breach of a condition to which the authorisation is subject.

Notification of decision to review

 (4) The Minister must, as soon as practicable after deciding to review a controlled activity authorisation:

 (b) publish a copy of the notice through the Clearing‑House Mechanism.

Subdivision B—Variation of authorisation