Mineral Resources (Sustainable Development) (Mineral Industries) Regulations 2019
64BMinister may approve a longer period to prepare a declared mine rehabilitation plan
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64B Minister may approve a longer period to prepare a declared mine rehabilitation plan
(1) A declared mine licensee may apply to the Minister for approval to prepare a declared mine rehabilitation plan within a period up to 12 months longer than the period prescribed by regulation 64A(a) or (b) that applies to the licensee.
(2) An application must be made to the Minister at least 28 days before the end of the period prescribed by regulation 64A(a) or (b) that applies to the licensee.
(3) The Minister may approve or refuse to approve the preparation of a declared mine rehabilitation plan within a period that is up to 24 months longer than a period prescribed by regulation 64A(a) or (b) that applies to a licensee.
Reg. 64C inserted by S.R. No. 97/2022 reg. 12.