256Variation of conditions

256 Variation of conditions

(1) If: (a) a mining licence holder requests the Designated Authority in writing to vary a licence condition; or (b) part of the licence area of a mining licence is surrendered under section 235; a Joint Authority may vary a licence condition. (2) If a Designated Authority gives: (a) a direction under section 387; or (b) an approval, consent or exemption under the regulations; to a mining licence holder, the Joint Authority may vary a licence condition to the extent necessary to avoid inconsistency between the licence conditions and the direction, approval, consent or exemption. (3) The Joint Authority may vary a licence condition subject to whatever conditions the Joint Authority thinks appropriate. (4) If the Joint Authority varies a licence condition, the Designated Authority must give the licence holder a written notice that: (a) informs the holder of the variation; and (b) specifies the conditions which have been varied; and (c) specifies any conditions to which the variation is subject.