146Relinquishment notice—reversal of biodiversity outcome other than due to natural disturbance or conduct etc.

146 Relinquishment notice—reversal of biodiversity outcome other than due to natural disturbance or conduct etc.

Scope (1) This section applies if: (a) a biodiversity certificate (the original biodiversity certificate) has been issued in relation to a biodiversity project (whether or not the certificate remains in effect); and (b) subject to rules made for the purposes of section 148, there has been a significant reversal of the biodiversity outcome to which the project relates; and (c) the reversal is not attributable to: (i) natural disturbance; or (ii) reasonable actions taken to reduce the risk of bushfire; or (iii) conduct engaged in by a person (other than the project proponent for the project), where the conduct is not within the reasonable control of the project proponent; and (d) the permanence period of the project has not ended. Relinquishment notice (2) The Regulator may give a relinquishment notice, in relation to the original biodiversity certificate, to the project proponent.

Note 1: For projects with multiple project proponents, see Part 3 (and in particular sections 40 and 43).

Note 2: For review of decisions, see Part 20.