46Consultation with prescribed bodies

46 Consultation with prescribed bodies

(1) The Executive Director must, by written notice, seek the advice of a body prescribed by the rules for the purposes of this subsection if the Executive Director is considering doing any of the following: (a) including, removing or varying a condition of a kind mentioned in subsection 38(2) on the basis that the inclusion, removal or variation is necessary to manage risks to human health or the environment; (b) not varying a term of the assessment certificate under paragraph 49(1)(b) on the basis that the Executive Director is not satisfied that the risks to human health or the environment can be managed. (2) In considering an application, the Executive Director may, by written notice, seek the advice of a body prescribed by the rules for the purposes of this subsection. (3) The body may provide a response to the Executive Director. (4) The response must be given within the period specified in the notice, which must not be less than 20 working days after the day the notice is given.