22CCouncil to have regard to submissions

22C Council to have regard to submissions

s. 22C

In making a minor variation to a national environment protection measure, the Council must have regard to—

(a) any submissions it receives that relate to the proposed variation or the explanatory statement; and

(b) whether the measure is consistent with section 3 of the Agreement; and

(c) relevant international agreements to which Australia is a party; and

(d) any regional environmental differences in Australia.