51Effect of variation on application for registration of biodiversity project

51  Effect of variation on application for registration of biodiversity project

  For the purposes of subsection 49(8) of the Act, if an application made by an eligible person under the Act is affected by a variation of a methodology determination, as mentioned in subsection 49(7) of the Act, the Regulator must:

 (a) notify the person, in writing, that the application is so affected; and

 (b) provide a copy of, or an electronic link to, the variation; and

 (c) give the eligible person an opportunity, within the period of 28 days after the notice is given, to withdraw or vary the application before the Regulator considers the application.

Note: If the application is withdrawn, the Act does not prevent the applicant from making a fresh application: see subsection 14(2) of the Act.

Division 2—Cessation of effect of methodology determinations