31ATime periods for applications for non‑self‑assessed assessment certificates under section 23

#### 31A Time periods for applications for non‑self‑assessed assessment certificates under section 23 Time periods for applications for non‑self‑assessed assessment certificates under section 23 (1) An assessment of an application under section 23 is to be made and the assessment report and the public report completed within: (a) if a notice or notices requiring additional information were given under section 27—90 days after the day on which the information was provided; and (b) otherwise—90 days after the day on which the application was made. > Note: The Minister may extend the 90 day period under subsection (3). Time periods to exclude time taken to provide requested information (2) If: (a) the applicant for the assessment certificate also applies under section 30A for a permit to introduce the chemical before the assessment report is complete; and (b) the Director requests further information to be given by the applicant under subsection 30A(6); then, the period starting on the date of that request and ending when the further information is received is not to be taken into account in determining the period of 90 days referred to in subsection (1). Minister may extend time period (3) If it is not reasonably practicable for the assessment to be carried out thoroughly, and the reports completed, within the period, the Minister may extend the period by up to 90 days. (4) The Minister must immediately notify the applicant of any extension under subsection (3).