149Interim determination by arbitrator

149 Interim determination by arbitrator

149 Interim determination by arbitrator

(1) As soon as practicable after concluding a hearing, an arbitrator—

(a) must make an interim determination as to whether or not the holder of the prospecting title should have a right of access to the land concerned, and

(b) if the arbitrator determines that the holder of the prospecting title should have such a right of access, must prepare a draft access arrangement in respect of that land.

(2) As soon as practicable after making an interim determination, the arbitrator—

(a) must reduce the determination to writing, and

(b) must cause a copy of the determination, together with a copy of any draft access arrangement, to be served on each of the parties to the hearing.