16Approvals given by Secretary and Corporation

16 Approvals given by Secretary and Corporation

16 Approvals given by Secretary and Corporation

(1) For the Act, section 57(1)(c), an approval given by the Secretary or Corporation for this part—

(a) must be in writing, and

(b) may be given with or without conditions, and

(c) may be varied or revoked by the Secretary or Corporation by written notice served on the holder of the approval at any time and for any reason.

(2) In exercising a function in relation to the giving, variation or revocation of an approval in connection with a special area, the Secretary or Corporation must have primary regard to the need to prevent water in the special area from becoming polluted or contaminated.